Lifeguard

Company Description

Starting Pay: $16.50 / hour - Use our Daily Pay benefit and get access to your pay as you need it.

Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo provides you with the unique opportunity to meet and greet with guests who share your enthusiasm for the great outdoors at our authentic Florida dude ranch, which lies on 1,700 beautiful acres overlooking the scenic Kissimmee River and just one hour South of Orlando. Enjoy the surroundings and excitement that our amazing resort offers such as incredible outdoor recreational opportunities, including horseback riding, airboat and swamp buggy rides, trap & skeet range, full-service marina and award-winning Saturday night rodeo.

Job Description

If you're 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, one-of-a-kind 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.

What’s 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 Tobacco-Free 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 Driver’s 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 [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.