Lifeguard

Northgate Resorts owns and manages the most awarded Camp-Resort portfolio in the nation. Our passion is creating family camping memories for our guests - memories that will last a lifetime! We don't do this as individuals, but as a passionate team that cares about making a difference in our guests' lives. We endeavor to be a highly effective, lean, and fast-moving organization. The Lifeguard Staff is responsible for guest safety and park compliance of the assigned aquatic facilities. This is a SEASONAL , full-time or part-time position and reports to the Lifeguard Supervisor.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Guest Interactions Verify wristbands for guest entry Check for glass containers for safety reasons Check for pool capacity for safety reasons Ensure compliance with all aquatic facility rules; enforcing the rules and regulations of the waterpark Maintains constant surveillance of guests in the aquatic facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of guests in the event of an emergency Ensures the safety of patrons of an aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies Administers and coordinates emergency first aid as necessary Other Essentials Duties Clean and vacuum pool, clean skimmer baskets and skim the pool as needed Sweep pool deck, clean tables, pick up trash, and empty trash cans Straighten pool furniture as necessary Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility; performs daily routine chores and maintenance of waterpark to ensure neat and orderly appearance Advises aquatics management of unsafe and unsanitary conditions Participate in other projects and activities as assigned

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

Valid Lifeguard (CPR, AED, and first aid) certification, or willingness to obtain.If not certified, training will be provided at no cost. Must be 15 years of age or older for certification

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

A professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service Required to work nights, weekends, and holidays Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Swimming Prerequisites Complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards (Swim goggles are NOT allowed) Surface dive feet first or head first to a depth of 10 ft to retrieve a 10lb object Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping your head above or near the surface of the water Exit the water without using a ladder or steps Swim 300 yards continuously, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing using a front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. Tread water for two minutes using only legs Other Essential Demands Able to move up to 50 lbs Must be able to remain in a stationary position Regularly move throughout the pool area, standing in water or submerged to the waist for extended periods Able to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue Continuously climb, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and crawl Use arms and hands to reach, lift, and operate life-saving equipment Constant exposure to outside weather conditions Able to continuously scan all areas of the pool with a clear vision Able to adequately hear noises and distinguish distress signals Able to communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distance in everyday and loud situations Northgate provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Northgate is also a proud participant of the E-Verify Program. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We are a team of fun seekers, out of the box thinkers, and creators of unforgettable experiences! Northgate Resorts was founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2013. Since then our team has grown to thousands of talented individuals serving millions of campers each and every year. We love what we do, which is only possible because of our incredible team! And we are always looking for individuals to join us. Perks & Benefits of Working At Northgate Resorts Apart from amazing locations both at our campgrounds and home office, stellar teams, and more, check out what Northgate Resorts has to offer. *Below benefits do not apply to all employees. To see a full list of benefits talk to your manager during the hiring process. 01.

VACATION DISCOUNTS

Enjoy the park plus give your family and friends deep discounts during the season. 02. Daily Pay Get paid more frequently with our daily pay schedule. 03.

EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION

Free lunch in the summer, shout outs from your coworkers, and more. 04. 401k MATCH Start saving for retirement with a 401k plan and matching contribution. 05.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION

Pick the plans that work for you and enjoy partial coverage for all health insurance. 06. Enjoy coverage for your furry friend with our latest benefit of pet insurance. What is a work camper? Simply put: It’s someone who works and camps at our resorts for short-term or seasonal periods. Work campers earn their standard wages and receive a discount on their campsite, in exchange they commit to being available for work as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northgate Resorts Jellystone Park