Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park, locally known as “Elitch’s”, is an amusement park in Denver, Colorado. Elitch Gardens is unique in that it is located in a downtown area. The amusement park offers rides, games, food & beverages, and a water park is included.

Lifeguard

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Shallow Water Lifeguard: Swim to and pick up a ten-pound brick out of five feet of water; Swim 50 yards; Must be able to exit the pool without the use of ladders, stairs & zero depth.

Special Facilities Lifeguard: Swim to and pick up a ten-pound brick out of six feet of water; Swim 200 yards; Tread for two minutes without the use of your hands. Must be able to exit the pool without the use of ladders, stairs & zero depth.

AQUATICS TEAM MEMBER/ LIFE GUARD:

Provides a safe environment for all park Guests while watching various bodies of water in a theme park environment.
– Required to go through Ellis and Associates training to become a Certified Lifeguard in shallow and/or deep water. Training is provided by Elitch Gardens, however this training is unpaid. Elitch Gardens will pay for the cost of the training class. Training will be held over a short period of time, prior to opening of the park.
– Responsible for operating water attractions and slides.
– Must be able to adhere to all lifeguard requirements.
– Maintains a safe experience for every Guest through diligence of constant focus and
attention on Guests and water and adherence to all lifeguard protocols presented in training.
– Greet and provide Guests with courteous service.
– Inform Guests of and enforce attraction safety requirements and park policies.
– Maintain water park cleanliness when not guarding or in position.
– Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and professional work environment.
– Other duties as assigned.
– All job offers contingent on passing a drug and alcohol test.

Website: www.elitchgardens.com