Lifeguard

If youre ready to take on a role that combines responsibility teamwork and the opportunity to contribute to the safety and enjoyment of our guests we encourage you to apply for this vital position. Join us at our brand new oneofakind water park and be part of an exciting experience! Help ensure our pool and water park areas are safe fun and welcoming for all who visit.

Whats in it for you

• Paid Training & Certification
• Free Lunch & Water Park Entry
• Career Advancement & Fun Work Environment

As a Lifeguard you will:

• Monitor guest activity in the pool and waterpark area to ensure safe use of the facilities.
• Apply and enforce pool rules and regulations consistently.
• Assist distressed swimmers in emergency situations.
• Coordinate emergency procedures and provide first aid as trained and authorized.
• Respond to guest inquiries and provide resort information upon request.
• Practice safe work habits wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.

To excel in this role you must embody our core values of integrity passion and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment.

Qualifications :

• Must be able to react quickly in emergency situations
• High School Degree or equivalent is required
• American Red Cross Lifeguard CPR First Aid and AED Certified (preferred but not required certifications will be provided upon hire and required to start)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to speak effectively with guests and other team members
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Strong ability to recognize unsafe and hazardous situations and react properly
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion and lift and/or move up to/over 100 pounds with assistance
• Must be able to work in wet humid and outdoor weather conditions and extreme heat and sun exposure
• Westgate Resorts is a Smoke and TobaccoFree workplace. Except where prohibited by law applicants who smoke or use tobacco products will not be considered for positions at Westgate
• Must be at least 18 and have a valid FL State Drivers License to drive company golf carts.
• Required to pass a background check drug test and prove eligibility to work in the United States

Additional Information :

Why Westgate

• Comprehensive health benefits medical dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) vacation sick and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Disability Accident Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e. hotels cruise resorts restaurants entertainment etc. 
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other protected status under federal state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.