Position: Summer Waves Attraction Guard

Department / Division: Summer Waves / Amenities

   

• Ensures safety to all park guests patrolling and monitoring assigned areas including but not limited to attraction entries, attraction pool exits, and kiddie pool. 
• Enforces safety rules and regulations of all attractions to further ensure the safety of park guests.
• Assists lifeguards and emergency medical personnel by keeping emergency areas free of non-essential personnel and guests. 
• Contacts management and emergency medical personnel in cases of serious injury.
• Follows all aquatic procedures as outlined in SOP manual.
• Required to attend in-service training.
• Assists in opening of park including but not limited to; putting out chairs, preparing shade areas, preparing attractions.
• Assists in closing of park including cleaning and putting away chairs, shade areas, gathering and removing litter, 
• Assists patrons with all customer service needs, represents Summer Waves in a professional courteous manner at all times.
• Performs all other duties as assigned. 

 

• Must be at least 16 years old,
• Knowledge of general aquatic operating policies and procedures a plus. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing. 
• Must be mature and demonstrate professionalism.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.

 

• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 
• More than 50% of the typical work day will be spent standing, climbing, balancing, and use of sensory abilities including feeling, grasping, touching, talking, and hearing. 
• Between 25% and 50% of the typical work day will be spent walking, stooping and/or crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling and repetitive motions of the wrists, hands or fingers. 
• Visual abilities to perform tasks required to determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures. 
• Required to perform in outdoor environmental conditions. Exposure to extreme heat, high humidity and occasionally adverse weather conditions as well occasional extreme cold.
• Will be exposed to hazards such as moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, exposure to chemicals.
• Noise levels are considered normal to loud.

 
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.  Applicants who complete the online application process will receive an email receipt of submission to the email address provided.  If email confirmation is not received, applicant may contact Human Resources at 912-635-4081 for confirmation, however, due to the volume of applicants received, we are unable to provide information on application status after receipt.  Applicants who need assistance to accommodate a disability may request and accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 912-635-4081. 
 
All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Incomplete applications or applications without accompanying documents when required will not be considered.  Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process. Successful completion of background check is required including credit when applicable to the position.  Relocation expenses are not authorized, applicants should consider this when applying.  
 
Jekyll Island Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Authority supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.  The Jekyll Island is a Drug-free Workplace.