Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.
While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating® . Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.
Summer is meant for FUN in the SUN! Do you love working outside and engaging with people? Do you care about safety but also strive to deliver an amazing guest experience? If you answered yes to these questions, you might just be the perfect addition to our Aquatics Team! Prevention is the key to water safety, and aquatic Hosts provide a safe environment by enforcing park and safety rules.
Lifeguard Hosts are responsible for the care and safety of all guests, dispatching riders on water attractions, monitoring swimming pools, and assisting guests in and out of the water.
We are currently looking for a:
Adventureland Park 2027 - Deep Water Lifeguard (Ages 16+)
Roles & Responsibilities:
Dispatch riders down water slides
Assist guests onto mats and tubes
Roam entire area of assigned pool, scan water for distressed swimmers
Maintain constant surveillance of assigned area
Maintain a sense of calm in tense, escalated or emergency situations
Perform water rescues when necessary, using appropriate techniques and equipment
Physically assist distressed swimmers to safety in both shallow and deep water
Enforce weight and height requirements
Provide first-aid to injured guests when authorized
Quickly and efficiently escalate medical emergencies to the proper authorities, when needed
Report customer and safety concerns as well as lost children to management
Protect guest belongings; turn in found items to lost-and-found as soon as time permits
Clean up assigned area (including parking lots) at end of shift
Remove unwanted trash or tripping hazards from Aquatics areas
Assist in other departments as needed
All other duties assigned by leadership
Education and Experience:
No education requirements for this position
Previous work experience is not required
Must successfully complete the Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training Program before becoming a lifeguard at Adventureland. All Lifeguard candidates will be required to obtain the Ellis Lifeguard Certification instructional handbook and pass all certification requirements. Swim 200 yards doing front crawl or breaststroke; Retrieve 10-lb brick from 6 ft of water; and tread water without arms for 2 minutes)
Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.
Requirements:
Must be at least 16 years of age to comply with Iowa Child Labor Laws
Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Demonstrated ability to successfully perform all swim tests, water rescues, assists
Ability to comply with all uniform policies
Must possess safety-oriented mindset and understand the importance of complying with all Federal, State, and local regulations regarding aquatics safety standards
Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions
Must be guest-focused and work well with other Hosts and supervisors
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this…