Lifeguard

Position Title: Lifeguard

Average Contract Length: 4.5 months on/6 weeks off

Minimum Hours Per Week: 70 hours per week

Average Hours Per Week/Day: 71-75 hrs per week, 10-12 hrs per day

Top 4 Responsibilities:

• Assist with monitoring and operating all water-based recreation spaces including opening, closing, monitoring safety and volume of the Donald’s/Goofy’s pool, AquaDunk/AquaDuck waterslide, Twist n Spout/Mickey’s slide and pools, Nephew’s/Nemo’s Reef, AquaLab, and general activity around pool areas
• Assist with monitoring and operating all shipboard recreation spaces including Goofy’s/Wide World of Sports deck, ping pong, shuffleboard, foosball, mini golf, sports simulators areas; set up and verify supplies and equipment are available during operating hours; replenish, clean, and maintain as needed

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor the integrity of shipboard adult-only areas, such as Quiet Cove pool area; assist in minimizing the volume of children congregating around the ship; interact with Guests and provide any directions/Guest service assistance
• Assist with the Port Adventures as directed based on skills and performance; this will include, but is not limited to, dispatching tours (report feedback), operating the Port Adventures desk and processing, stuffing, and delivering pre-booked tickets
• Ensure the well-being of our Guests, keeping pool areas clean, answering Guest questions, enforcing policies, rules, and regulations of Recreation locations
• Be fully qualified as a licensed lifeguard; participate in regular trainings, including but not limited to, in-service training, re-certification, Castaway Cay training, etc.
• Monitor radio communication with Port Adventures manager and other areas; communicate with the Bridge on the radio in emergency situations
• Conduct bookings and sales of golf and sports simulators (Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy)
• Maintain adequate supplies for daily operation and confirm operation’s show readiness, adhering to all VSP guidelines
• Entertain and conduct sport-related games and activities
• Perform Greeter or Host duties as directed

Required/Desired: Experience, Qualifications, Education, Licenses:

• Minimum six months of recent work experience in a lifeguard capacity in a pool setting; high volume environment
• Ability to pass a pre-hire swim and successfully complete lifeguard training (conducted upon arrival in Orlando, Florida); certification requirements must also be maintained throughout contract
• Ability to detect and respond to noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility
• Must be able to observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility
• Ability to pass a vision screening with at least 20/25 vision, corrected or uncorrected
• Experience in a lifeguard capacity in an open water setting is a plus
• Previous experience with boats, snorkel equipment, or other recreational equipment is a plus
• High level of fitness including strong swimming abilities
• Good computer skills and operational knowledge