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Recreation Lifeguard- Full-Time Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort

The Walt Disney Company

South Carolina, United States (On-site)

Recreation Lifeguard- Full-Time Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort

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Job Description

As a Full-time Recreation Lifeguard, you'll ensure guest safety and well-being at Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort. Responsibilities include lifeguarding, first responder duties, hosting children's activities (story time, games), providing refreshments, equipment/towel rentals, maintaining pool cleanliness, and answering guest questions. You'll need a strong positive attitude, excellent customer service skills, and a commitment to safety. The role requires full availability, including nights and holidays.

Must have:

At least 18 years old
Valid US driver's license
US Lifeguard & First Responder certifications
Pass vision & swim tests
Ability to work any shift

Good to have:

Bilingual (English & other language)
Prior lifeguarding experience

Perks:

Disney Aspire education program (100% tuition coverage)
Discounted meals
Discounts at local eateries
Complimentary theme park admission
Merchandise discounts
$500 Hiring Bonus

Job Summary:

Your job? To make the fun and keep it coming! As a Full-time Recreation Lifeguard at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort, you are the person our guests turn to when they want to try water sports, have a campfire, do arts and crafts, create a “memory” pillow, play rainy-day games or just chill by the pool with a cool drink in hand. Of course, safety, lifesaving and first-responder duties are paramount, but you will also read stories to little ones, get refreshments for the big ones, help with towel and equipment rentals, and so much more. The key to success in this job is having an authentically friendly demeanor, an unshakably positive attitude and the sincere desire to help and protect others.

Starting rate is $19.25
LIMITED TIME $500.00 HIRING BONUS ONLY AVAILABLE FROM NOW UNTIL February 5, 2025

$500 Hiring Bonus (First payment after 90 days = $250 and Second payment after 150 days = $250)

To be eligible for the sign-on bonus, cast members must be in the position continuously for at least 90 days after hire and be employed by The Walt Disney Company at time of payment. A cast member is hired after the successful completion of Disney Traditions or one full day of employment. To be eligible for an incentive bonus after 150 days, cast members must remain employed in the position continuously for at least 150 days and be employed by The Walt Disney Company at the time of payment. Payments will be made approximately two weeks after the 90 and 150-day milestones, respectively. Bonus payments are subject to applicable taxes and other legal withholding. Disputes concerning eligibility to a bonus payment shall be resolved by Walt Disney World Recruitment in its sole and absolute discretion. The incentives offered herein are subject to change at any time, with or without notice. Cast Members hired prior to January 5, 2025 or after February 5, 2025 will not be eligible for an incentive award.

Responsibilities:

Recreation cast members work both indoors and outdoors. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Ensure the well-being and safety of our guests
Keep pool areas clean
Answer guest questions
Provide information and assist in recreation equipment/towel rentals
Host supervised children’s activities
Read stories and provide refreshments

Basic Qualifications:

Here are the basic things you will need to be successful in this job:

You must be at least 18 years of age
Hold a valid US driver’s license
Have (or be willing to obtain) US Lifeguard and First Responder certifications
Pass a vision screening (corrected or uncorrected) with at least 20/25 vision
Ability to observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility
Pass a swim test: swim 200 yards without resting, tread water without using your hands for two minutes, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from a depth of 8 feet.
Heavy lifting and working with chemicals
Be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors
This role is full-time and requires full availability for any shift, including nights, any day of the week. Must be fully available for any shift on state/national holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

It would be great if you:

Spoke a language other than English
Had previous Lifeguarding experience

Additional Information:

Our Full-Time cast members enjoy a broad and very valuable range of benefits for being part of the Disney family! If you join the team, you can expect to receive:

Disney Aspire – an education program that covers 100% of tuition at network schools
Discounted meals during work shifts
Discounts at Hilton Head Island eateries such as New York City Pizza, Giuseppe’s, and Scott’s Fish Market
Complimentary theme park admission for full-time and part-time positions after two weeks of employment
Discounts on merchandise at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort and at Walt Disney World Resort

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