Lifeguard- Part Time, Walt Disney World - Full-time / Part-time

Lifeguards at the Walt Disney World® Resort have tons of options and tons of fun!
With 5 beaches, 10 marinas, more than 50 resort pools and two water parks, the Walt Disney World® Resort has everything, from lazy rivers to wave pools, to make Guests’ dreams come true. Lifeguard responsibilities include ensuring the well-being of our Guests, keeping pool areas clean, answering Guest questions, providing information and assisting in boat or towel rentals. Lifeguards may also have the opportunity to work in a variety of locations throughout property and in different positions, including Pool Attendant, Slide Operations and Marina Operations. Certification training is provided and conducted over three consecutive days weekly. Walt Disney World® Resort Lifeguards are eligible for paid training with Ellis and Associates, Inc. Lifeguard Hosts and Hostesses receive a starting rate of $10.25/hour for shallow water, and $11.25/hour for deep water.

Responsibilities

Lifeguard responsibilities include ensuring the well-being of our Guests, keeping pool areas clean, answering Guest questions, enforcing policies, rules and regulations of Recreation locations. Other Responsibilities include:

• Recognize and respond effectively in emergency situations
• Enforce policies, rules and regulations of the Recreation locations
• Participate in regular in-service training
• Dispatch Guests at various Slide Locations
• Clearing pool deck of used towels, lifejackets, and trash
• Switching out used and clean towel bins
• Meeting and Greeting Pool Guests
• Proactively address guest needs by answering questions, giving directions and other information regarding the hotel/resort or surrounding areas
• Ensure the safety of Guests, may be a first responder to emergency situations
• Maintain overall upkeep of all cabanas

Basic Qualifications

• This role is Part-Time and requires full availability for any shift, a MINIMUM of THREE (3) days per week, including nights and holidays.
• Strong observational skills to proactively identify Guest needs and ensure safety guidelines are being followed
• Strong verbal communication skills (able to positively engage with Guests, team members, and management)

Physical demands include:

• Ability to swim 200 yards (ability to swim 8 lengths continuously)
• Perform work that may involve lifting Guests, in and out of the pool up to 100 lbs or more with assistance
• Lifeguard training is provided and must be successfully completed

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Lifeguarding or Swimming Instructor experience preferred
• Casual Regular Cast Members must be available a minimum of three (3) days per week
• Seven (7) days of full availability, including nights and weekends and holidays is preferred.
• Bilingual preferred

Company Overview

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.