Job Details

Job Summary:

This is a Seasonal position with flexible hours, taking place from 4/12/2025 through 9/1/2025

Remain flexible in training and working in multiple areas, including Aquatics, Guest Services, and Food. Must be willing to change assignments with little or no notice to cover park needs.

Must be at least 16 years of age.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Successfully complete training in multiple areas throughout the park; ensuring rules and procedures are followed.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment as deemed necessary.
• Continuously observing swimmers to ensure their safety.
• Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid.
• Maintains order in swimming areas by ensuring guests follow all posted signage, park rules, and safety information.
• Maintains work area(s) for cleanliness. Ensures ride tubes and/or mats and life jackets are available for guests' use.
• Provides swimming instructions to guests to ensure a safe environment is preserved.
• Adheres to daily rotation schedule.
• Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Ensures guests follow posted safety guidelines.
• Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Understands and speaks effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Deals with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Identifies and resolves problems promptly; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must feel comfortable in the water
• Able to communicate efficiently

Certification and Licensure:

At a minimum, must be able to obtain a Jeff Ellis & Associates Shallow Water License. Pre-requisite skills for the training are as follows:

• Swim 50 yards using the front crawl (freestyle) or breaststroke without stopping
• Retrieve a 10 lb. brick from 3-4 feet of water
• Swim underwater for 10 feet

Must be able to obtain the American Heart Association Basic Lifesaving Certification.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The ability to lift and/or move 15 pounds frequently to 50 pounds maximum
• The ability to stand and walk on uneven terrain, inclines, asphalt, and concrete continuously
• The ability to work in extreme weather frequently
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day
• The ability to remember locations, understand and carry out instructions continuously
• The ability to safely climb ladders, hills, and stairs frequently
• The ability to work at a rapid speed continuously

Benefits Offered

• Free Admission - Free admission to Silver Dollar City Attractions and discounted admissions to Herschend Enterprises' attractions and resorts across the US for you and your dependents.
• Exclusive Admission Discounts - Complimentary tickets & discounts on season passes for loved ones.
• Food & Merchandise Discounts - Discounts on dining, drinks, and merchandise across Silver Dollar City Attractions.
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing - Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement plans are available after one year and 1,000 hours.
• Health Insurance - Affordable health plan options (co-pay, HSA, FSA) available to all full-time seasonal and year-round employees.
• Mary's Well House - Employee health center that provides employees with basic office visits, x-rays, and lab work for a co-pay, whether insured or not.
• Free Tuition - Earn your degree, debt-free. 100% free tuition starting day one of employment. Learn more at:

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