Lifeguard
Dive Into Your American Summer at Wilderness At The Smokies
Imagine starting every shift with the misty peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains on the horizon and the sound of splashing water and laughter all around you. As a Lifeguard at Wilderness At The Smokies in Sevierville, Tennessee, you’ll be at the heart of one of America’s largest water park resorts – and you’ll get paid to keep the good times safe.
This is the perfect Work & Travel USA position for active, responsible university students who love water, sunshine and being part of a young international team. No experience? No problem – full professional lifeguard training and certification are provided by the resort.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Monitoring designated pool, wave pool, lazy river and water slide zones to ensure guest safety
- Enforcing water park rules in a friendly, confident and professional manner
- Responding quickly to emergencies, performing rescues and administering first aid/CPR when needed
- Assisting guests with questions, directions and slide dispatching
- Keeping your zone clean, tidy and hazard-free, and checking safety equipment
- Completing daily in-service training sessions and safety drills
- Delivering a warm, welcoming experience to families visiting from all over the USA
Why Sevierville, Tennessee?
Sevierville sits right at the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park – the most visited national park in the United States. On your days off you can hike waterfall trails, go whitewater rafting, ride roller coasters at Dollywood, explore the neon-lit entertainment strips of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, or take a scenic drive through Cades Cove looking for black bears.
The area is a magnet for international students every summer, so you’ll be surrounded by a vibrant, multicultural community. Nashville, Knoxville, Asheville and even Atlanta are within easy road-trip distance for weekend adventures.
The Details
- Position: Lifeguard
- Employer: Wilderness At The Smokies
- Location: Sevierville, Tennessee
- Pay: $13.00 per hour
- Hours: approximately 35 hours per week
- Season: Summer through Fall
- Tips: Not applicable for this role
Benefits & Perks
- Free lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certification – an internationally recognised qualification you keep for life
- Paid training and ongoing skills development
- Opportunity for overtime hours during peak season
- Resort perks and access to a fun, energetic work environment
- Work alongside students from around the world and build lifelong friendships
- Long season – ideal if your university studies allow a late return home
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 on a J-1 Work & Travel USA visa
- Confident swimmers – you must pass a basic swim test (swimming, treading water, retrieving an object from the pool bottom)
- Good conversational English and strong communication skills
- Responsible, alert and calm under pressure
- Comfortable working outdoors in warm weather, standing for long periods
- Positive attitude, teamwork spirit and a genuine smile for guests
- Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays
Ready to make this the summer you never forget? Grab your sunscreen, apply for the Lifeguard position at Wilderness At The Smokies, and start your American adventure in the heart of Tennessee.
About Tennessee
Tennessee's Smoky Mountains and towns like Gatlinburg buzz with resorts, music and attractions. Students work in mountain resorts, hotels and restaurants in one of the South's most popular getaways.
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