Ready to dive into an exciting, one-of-a-kind opportunity? When it comes to your work, do you want to do more than just get your feet wet?
At our water park, you'll play a key role in helping us deliver a memorable and positive experience for our guests. If you're passionate, positive and hard-working, we'd love to have you join our team!
What you get to do :
- Complete opening, operating, and closing procedures daily
- Maintain surveillance of park guests to ensure safety on park attractions / elements
- Mentor Ambassadors, including goal setting and performance review
- Conduct weekly in-service training to maintain / improve skill level of water safety team
- Investigate safety and guest service incidents
- Manage the efficient use of labor and expenses
- Identify and communicate industry best practices to management
- Support senior leadership in a variety of duties
- Initiate interaction with park guests in a proactive manner
- Assist with maintaining park cleanliness
- Ensure all ambassadors provide exceptional guest service
- Cross train at Busch Gardens to assist with a variety of roles during off season
What it takes to succeed :
- At least 18 years of age
- Have a valid high school diploma or equivalent.
- 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
- Previous experience within the last three (3) years as a lifeguard (guarding water 5ft or more) required
- Have the following current certifications : American Red Cross Lifeguard , CPR for the Professional Rescuer w / AED, and First Aid Certification
- Able to obtain Lifeguard Instructor Certification required
- Able to pass Deep Water Swim test
- Trained at both Adventure Island and Busch Gardens preferred
- Valid driver’s license and able to meet company's driving guidelines
- Available to work varying shifts / hours based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays Must be a role model for SEA safety, guest service, cleanliness and grooming standards.
- Have excellent communication skills both written and oral
- Comfortable speaking in front of large groups.
- Able to walk and stand for long periods of time, work in all forms of outdoor weather.
- Able to climb on uneven surfaces or towers (up to 65 ft tall)
The perks of the position : Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as :
- FREE park admission
- Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
- Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
- Scholarship opportunities
- Exclusive employee events and giveaways
EEO Employer :
SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.