Working at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa means you're not just a number - you're a member of our family. You'll receive all the benefits of working at a AAA Four Diamond resort in a small community, combined with the benefits of a larger hotel management company based in Wisconsin. Our name in the area means home, family and tradition. We have a strong sense of tradition, and we're looking to create a strong, bright future - a future that includes you.

$100 for US to pay YOU for lifeguard training

Referral Bonus: Refer a friend, receive $100 at 30 days and $400 at 90 days of employment

Splash into your next career as a Lifeguard: Provide a safe recreational environment for guests of the hotel and their families. To ensure guests follow all rules and regulations. To supervise guests within the Waterpark in the attempt to prevent accidents. When accident prevention fails, to initiate emergency procedures and respond appropriately.

Our Team is looking for People Pleasing individuals who want to do the following:

• Turn our guest’s ordinary day into an extraordinary day ✨
• Love where they work ✨
• Be appreciated for what they bring to a team ✨
• Learn and grow with a company who truly values it’s people ✨

Timber Perks:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Free meals every shift made by our talented culinary team
• Paid time off
• Golf, Ski, Restaurant & Spa discounts
• Hotel room discounts as low as $49 per night
• WELL Spa Gym membership for $16 per paycheck
• Advancement opportunities across the property and US
• Friendly work atmosphere
• Holiday, jury duty, & bereavement pay
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program and additional retirement benefits
• Recognition programs (aka get paid to celebrate)

The Responsibilities:

• Enforce all rules and regulations
• Provide needed supervision to prevent accidents.
• Initiate emergency procedures if accident prevention fails.
• Administer proper first aid.
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of issued equipment.
• Keep the aquatics area free of dangerous objects and substances.
• Immediately report needed repairs to the Head Lifeguard or Aquatics Director.
• Serve in a public information/relations capacity.
• Present a favorable, professional public image.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Head Lifeguard or Aquatics Director. (These duties include (but are not limited to) general housekeeping, general maintenance (where appropriate,) inspection of rescue equipment and aquatic features within the park, as well as various other tasks.)
• Perform alert, preventative lifeguarding (as outlined in lifeguard training.)
• Assist in the opening, closing, and operating of the facility as directed by management.
• Report all suspicious persons/activities or hazardous conditions to the Head Lifeguard, Aquatics Director, Manager On Duty, and/or Security Department.
• Turn in all items found in associate’s working area to Hotel Lost and Found department.
• Any other duties assigned.

The Qualifications:

• The individual must also be at least 16 years of age.
• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skill, and ability.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (Lifeguarding/First Aid Certificate & CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certificate)
• Current American Red Cross Shallow Water Attendant Certification (Shallow Water Attendant/First Aid Certificate & CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certificate)
• Current American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification
• 8th grade education or higher preferred.
• Must have good interpersonal skills as related to interacting with and assisting guests and patrons.
• Ability to supervise activities of others, give directions, and enforce rules and regulations.
• Basic understanding of the English language in relation to reading, writing and communicating with guests and fellow associates.
• Must possess critical thinking skills and be able to make sound decisions independently.
• Must have the ability to work alone or in coordination with other team members to supervise activity in the facility, enforce all rules and regulations, and appropriately respond to any emergency situations.

Reporting Relationship: Head Lifeguard and Aquatics Director

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

WARNING: must be prepared to be a part of guest memories for years to come!

Grand Geneva is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.