Lifeguard - $16.50/HR
Company: Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor
Location: Evanston
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: Join us on Saturday March 28th from 11am-3pm at Six
Flags Great America for our Lifeguard Hiring Event! Provides
attentive swimmer surveillance of incidents and response to any
emergency situation with efficiency and professionalism. This
position requires teamwork abilities, a positive attitude, and
responsibility. Responsibilities: Essential Duties and
Responsibilities: Respond to emergency situations in a professional
and efficient manner with a teamwork approach. Solve and handle
Guest concerns with a positive attitude and efficient customer
service. Interact with Guests on a one-on-one basis or in large
groups and maintain professionalism. Communicate and enforce all
rider requirements and restrictions. (i.e. height and/or weight
restrictions, proper swimwear, proper riding position, etc.)
Responsible for the proper and safe operation of rides/attractions
in the water park. Deliver friendly and informative announcements
to Guests in small and large groups. Maintain a clean work area to
promote a safe working environment and help eliminate hazards.
Assist with maintaining park cleanliness throughout the day and
end-of-day cleaning tasks. Complete attraction certification tests,
corrected to 100% proficiency. Complete Witness Statements and/or
other required documentation accurately and legibly as needed.
Maintain proper grooming and uniform guidelines at all times.
Follow and enforce all park policies and procedures in a fair and
consistent manner at all times. Maintain all job duties in all
weather conditions including, but not limited to heat, cold, sun,
rain, and wind. Perform Water Attendant duties and responsibilities
as needed Qualifications: Skills and Qualifications: Minimum Age:
15 Must be able to achieve, and maintain, certification as a
Shallow Water Lifeguard. Responsible for maintaining all rescue
skills at a “test-ready” level. Must be able to swim a minimum of
50 yards non-stop. Must be able to retrieve a 10lb. brick from a
minimum of 5 feet of water Must be able to swim across 10 feet
under water. Must be able to exit out of a pool without using a
ladder. Must complete a minimum of 4 hours of in-service training
per month. Must be able to work varied shifts including days,
nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to communicate
effectively in the English language, including the ability to read,
speak, and understand. Must be able to stand in and move through
water for periods of time at water depths from 0 to 6 feet. Must be
able to stand and walk a minimum of 7 to 10 hours a day over
various number of surfaces. Must be able to continuously kneel, use
hand-eye coordination, maintain a minimum of 20/25 vision or have
20/25 corrected vision. Must be able to continuously pull, push,
and hold tubes, rafts, and mats. Must be able to lift and carry a
minimum of 50lbs. for a minimum of 25 feet over various surfaces.
Must have excellent communication skills to interact effectively
with guests, co-workers, and leadership. Must be able to work
efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Must be willing to work
outdoors in various weather conditions Must be professional,
self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic
attitude Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work
with others
Keywords: Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor, Wheaton , Lifeguard - $16.50/HR, Customer Service & Call Center , Evanston, Illinois
