Silver Rapids Waterpark is looking for dedicated people to help build up our Aquatics team! We are looking to hire at least 20 candidates as lifeguards. Lifeguarding is a very rewarding job, and is best for those who love to learn and work in a team.

Lifeguards make $13/hour once they pass their lifeguard class. We will also pay you for training and certifications! A win win!

Benefits include: 

-A Silver Mt Season Pass for each season you work with our company

-Discounts throughout the resort

-Free Waterpark Access for up to six people any day you are not on shift.

-FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE Can work around any other job, school, or extra curricular schedules.

-Lots of room for advancement into our leadership team.


Job Description: Entry Level Job - Responsible for the protection of the life and safety of all guests, both in and out of the water by following established rules, regulations and procedures.  Ensure a positive public relations image. The overriding and most important function of each employee is to either directly (by interaction) or indirectly (by providing the key support role to a guest experience) strive to provide the finest in friendly service and quality product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Guest safety is the most important concern of the lifeguard.  All lifeguards should do everything possible to maintain an accident free environment, by watching for potential problems proactively.
• Every lifeguard has the responsibility of covering their assigned water zone using the 10/20 scanning rule, which means the guard has 10 seconds to recognize a problem within their zone and 20 seconds to respond to and reach that problem.
• Monitoring and maintaining control over queue areas and slide towers.
• Ensuring that the waterpark is clean and free from trash
• Performing daily opening and closing duties as assigned
• Supervises and provides surveillance of swimmers and guests during park hours and special events.
• Enforces the rules and regulations and renders appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary.
• Advises aquatics management of unsafe and unsanitary conditions.
• Possesses a general knowledge of the activity pools and flume attractions.
• Assists guests in a polite and expedient manner.
• Performs daily routine chores and maintenance of waterpark to ensure neat and orderly appearance.
• Handles and communicates with guests on a one-on-one basis in a professional, courteous manner.
• Maintains a professional atmosphere in the Guard area at all times.
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance and a professional conduct at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Pre-Employment Requirements:  Reference check, criminal background check, drug test. 

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Must be at least 15 years of age.

Technical Skills:

• Ensuring that Ellis & Associates standards are meet at all times and to participate in the required in-service training and audits so we can be ready to handle and manage any aquatic emergency in a professional and efficient manner.

Performance Skills:

• Demonstrates ability to provide expert care, sensitive consideration and efficient service to guests.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a hot environment, while constantly on feet (standing and walking) with or without shoes on wet or dry concrete surfaces without difficulty or injury to self

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Certification in First Aid, CPR and NPWLTP (Must pass Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training) Will provide.