About the employer
Wildwater Cullman is a water park in SW Cullman, Alabama, run by Cullman Park & City Rec. It features a 22,000 square foot wave pool, 10 thrill rides, a Kid's Splash Area with 8 slides, a drift river for relaxing, and plenty of food and beverage options.
Positions include Resort Worker, Food & Beverage and Lifeguard. Perks include season passes to Wildwater Cullman and Slippery Summit Aqua Park, free golf at Cross Creek, and free membership to Cullman Wellness and Indoor Aquatic Center and the Omniplex. Cullman sits between Birmingham and Huntsville, with a lively downtown, lakes, parks and great hiking and kayaking nearby.
Lifeguard
General information
Job duties
- Operate the water slides and attractions responsibly and safely.
- Uphold all park and slide regulations and ensure that patrons use the slides in accordance with these rules.
- Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
- Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
- Sweep the pool deck and check trash bins as needed.
- Perform other duties and park cleaning as assigned by supervisors.
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Become a Lifeguard at Wildwater Cullman, Alabama
Imagine your summer soundtrack: splashing water, laughter from the wave pool and country music playing over the speakers. At Wildwater Cullman, one of Alabama’s most popular family waterparks, you will spend your Work & Travel USA season doing one of the most respected and rewarding jobs in the country – keeping guests safe as a certified Lifeguard.
No experience? No problem. Full professional lifeguard training and certification are provided on site, so you will finish the summer with an internationally recognized skill set, real responsibility on your CV and a serious confidence boost.
Life in SW Cullman, Alabama
Cullman sits in the green rolling hills of northern Alabama, halfway between Birmingham and Huntsville. It is a safe, welcoming small town famous for Southern hospitality, affordable living and easy access to nature. On your days off you can explore Smith Lake, hike the trails at Clarkson Covered Bridge, visit the incredible Ave Maria Grotto, or catch a bus to Nashville, Atlanta or the Gulf Coast beaches for a weekend adventure.
What You Get
- $13.00 per hour – a solid rate for a first-time Work & Travel position
- 35 hours per week guaranteed, with possible extra shifts in peak season
- Free lifeguard certification and ongoing paid training
- Uniform provided and free access to the park’s facilities
- Season from summer to fall – one of the longer programs available
- An international team of students from all over the world
Requirements
- University student aged 18–25 eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA program
- Confident swimmer – you must pass a basic swim test (swim approx. 50–100m, tread water, retrieve an object from the pool bottom)
- Conversational English and good communication skills
- Responsible, alert and calm under pressure
- Comfortable working outdoors in hot, sunny weather
- Positive, team-oriented attitude and a genuine smile for guests
Ready to trade lecture halls for sunshine and the sound of the wave pool? Apply now for the Lifeguard position at Wildwater Cullman and make this the summer you will talk about for years.
About Alabama
Alabama offers Gulf Coast beaches, warm southern hospitality and historic towns. Students find work in beach resorts, hotels and restaurants along a sunny, welcoming coastline.
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