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.
The Shallow Water Lifeguard performs lifeguard duties while following all park safety and operating procedures. This position is safety focused and involves a lot of guest interaction and a customer service-oriented mindset to provide a wonderful experience to everyone who comes to enjoy a day at the park.
We are currently looking for a:
Adventureland Park 2027 - International Student Shallow Water Lifeguard
Roles & Responsibilities:
Perform lifeguard duties while following all park safety and operating procedures
Participate in department audits and required in-service skills training sessions
Work required hours scheduled and adhere to all labor laws
Enforce general park, ride/attraction, and safety rules
Participate in park clean up, including but not limited to picking up trash, straightening chairs, cleaning pools, stacking tubes, wiping tables, and pressure washing
Communicate Park information to guests regarding proper attraction procedures, directions, accessibility, and park policies
Communicate appropriate park or team related concerns to Leadership Team
Keep designated work areas clean and safe of trip hazards
Assist with park clean up during pre and post operations
Any 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 50 yards doing front crawl or breaststroke; Retrieve 10-lb brick from 5 ft of water.
Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.
Requirements:
Must be at least 15 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
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Host to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In certain cases, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Ability to swim 50 yards using front crawl/freestyle or breaststroke
Ability to retrieve a 10-pound brick from at least 5 feet of water
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
Ability to swim, wade, and stand (sometimes in moderate currents)
Ability to…