Splashtown Lead w/ LG - 2026

Splashtown Lead With LG - 2026

774 PORTLAND RD - SACO, ME 04072

Overview

Position Type Seasonal

Description

Splashtown Leads with lifeguard certification are responsible for supervising all slide attendants and Lifeguards in the Splashtown water park. If you have an eye for detail, enjoy keeping things clean and tidy and being around water, and like to take on more responsibility, this position in the Splashtown water park is for you!

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain a safe attraction

• Perform pre-operation safety checks at the opening of the slide and after any power failure or emergency shutdown.
• Fill out pre-operation checklist.
• Understand and follow all emergency protocols.

Monitor and enforce the safety of riders during all aspects of slide operation

• Perform pre-dispatch safety Checks.
• Monitor slide and pools continuously while in operation.

Perform pre-dispatch safety checks

• Screen riders for proper height and weight (as applicable) and verify correct bracelet color of the day and bracelet type.
• Verify that riders are properly seated in the tube or body slide.
• Verify proper inflation of tubes (as applicable).
• Monitor guests for loose items and secure them.
• Monitor queue line.
• Deliver safety spiel(s).
• Verify all attendants are in proper operating position.
• Verify all guests are behind perimeter fencing.
• Visually perform final scan prior to dispatch.

Follow all policies and procedures of slide operation

• Assist loading/unloading of riders.
• Maintain focus and operate the attraction using designated controls as instructed, in an efficient manner.
• Close attraction during weather, other safety shutdowns, and at park closing time.
• Communicate with Park 1 or management using a portable radio as necessary.

Provide and maintain a safe, fun, and clean guest friendly atmosphere.

• Engage riders at all points of contact (rider screening, load, unload, pre-dispatch safety checks) to provide direction and/or verbal acknowledgement to enhance awareness.
• Clean attraction and immediate surrounding area as necessary.
• Notify management when a more advanced cleaning is necessary.
• Monitor pools and slide run-outs for any guest in trouble.
• Rescue or provide assistance to any guests as needed.
• Provide assistance to guests needing medical attention until a park EMT arrives. Assist EMS as needed.
• Be attentive to guests needs.
• Be able to assist guests or find someone that can.

Including the above, also performs the following supervisory duties:

• Monitors all daily operations.
• Verifies all paperwork is completed throughout the day.
• Monitors staff.
• Responsible for cleaning up messes involving feces.
• Communicates staffing and operational issues to Splashtown Operations Manager.
• Works with Splashtown Operations Manager to orient and train all Splashtown staff.
• Assists Splashtown Operations Manager with any other tasks as needed.

Comply with all policies and procedures of Funtown Splashtown USA

• Follow all policies and procedures of the Department.
• Maintain professional appearance following all uniform guidelines.
• Attend all required department, interdepartmental, and park trainings.
• You may be assigned to other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Applicant must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• One year of Splashtown water park experience preferred. One year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Lifeguard Certified required and CPR certification preferred.
• A successful applicant will have strong communication skills and a friendly, positive attitude who is able to work alone and as part of a team.

Working Conditions

• While we do our best to provide shaded areas for our employees to be in, it is impossible to guarantee this at all times of the day. You may be in direct/indirect sunlight for long periods of time. We operate in most summer weather conditions and since you are outside, and Maine weather is unpredictable, we ask that you dress appropriately and are prepared for light to heavy rain, changes in temperature, and humidity.
• We also suggest that you always come prepared with snacks, meals, and a water bottle full of water (we will refill water as much as needed for you).
• Most slides require an attendant to work in chlorinated water and some may require attendant to work at an elevated height.

Physical Requirements

• Applicant should be able to sit or stand for long periods of time while occasionally walking short distances.
• Applicant should not have a fear of heights to work at select attractions.
• Select tasks require the ability to lift or push up to 30 or 50 lbs.