Lifeguard Join the Aquatics team at SeaWorld Orlando and help create a safe, fun, and memorable experience for thousands of guests each day. As a Lifeguard, you will be responsible for monitoring aquatic attractions and swimming areas, enforcing safety procedures, interacting with guests, and responding quickly and calmly when assistance is needed. This is a highly active, guest-facing position for someone who is alert, dependable, confident around water, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. No previous lifeguarding experience is required. Training and American Red Cross certification are provided for qualified candidates.
What You'll Do:- Continuously monitor pools, waterways, slides, and aquatic attractions for guest safety
- Recognize and respond quickly to guests who may be in distress
- Perform water rescues and emergency response procedures when necessary
- Enforce park and attraction safety guidelines in a professional and friendly manner
- Greet guests, answer questions, and help provide an outstanding guest experience
- Remain alert and attentive throughout assigned rotations
- Communicate clearly with guests, teammates, and supervisors
- Assist with keeping aquatic areas clean, organized, and safe
- Participate in ongoing safety training, drills, and lifeguard audits
- Maintain required CPR, AED, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications
- Attend scheduled training and in-service meetings
- Follow all workplace safety procedures and use required protective equipment
- Cross-train and assist in other park areas when needed
What We're Looking For:- Must be at least 18 years old
- Strong swimming ability and comfort working in and around water
- Ability to successfully complete the required lifeguard swim test
- Ability to complete company-provided American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, and AED certification
- Strong situational awareness and attention to detail
- Ability to remain calm and make good decisions during stressful situations
- Friendly, positive, and guest-focused attitude
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Dependable and able to work effectively as part of a team
- Comfortable working outdoors in Florida weather
- Comfortable with heights and entering or diving into water when required
- Ability to stand and remain active for extended periods
- Flexible availability including weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Lifeguard Swim Test
- Candidates for deep-water Lifeguard positions should be prepared to demonstrate strong swimming ability, including:
- Continuous swimming using freestyle or breaststroke
- Treading water without using the hands
- Surface diving into deep water
- Retrieving a weighted object from underwater
- Swimming while carrying a rescue object
- Exiting the water without assistance
Candidates must also successfully complete ongoing swim assessments, emergency response drills, and safety audits after being hired.
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?
The strongest Lifeguards aren't just great swimmers. They are people who stay focused when things get busy, notice small details, communicate confidently, follow procedures, and genuinely care about keeping other people safe.
You should be comfortable approaching guests, enforcing rules respectfully, working closely with teammates, and taking action when a situation requires it.
PerksTeam members may receive benefits and perks such as:
Free admission to participating SeaWorld parks
Discounted or complimentary tickets for friends and family
Discounts on food, merchandise, and park experiences
Scholarship opportunities
Employee events and attraction previews
A fun, fast-paced work environment
Opportunities to learn additional roles and grow within park operations
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants.
