Lifeguard

Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

Make Waves at LEGOLAND® California!

Come join the fun, make an impact, and be part of a team where every day is an adventure!

At LEGOLAND® California, our Lifeguards do more than watch the water, they create safe, unforgettable experiences for families from around the world. If you’re energetic, alert, and love working outdoors with a fun team, this role is for you!

As a Lifeguard, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our guests safe while delivering outstanding guest service in a high-energy environment.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain a safe, welcoming water park environment for guests and fellow Model Citizens (MCs)
• Actively monitor pools and attractions and respond quickly and confidently to emergencies
• Perform lifeguarding duties in line with IAM StarGuard standards
• Provide basic first aid and medical support when needed
• Communicate clearly with guests, teammates, and leadership
• Help manage attraction capacity and follow all DOSH safety guidelines
• Take pride in your appearance, professionalism, and teamwork
• Share ideas that help improve the guest experience

Qualifications & Experience

Lifeguard Certification: Already certified? Great! If not, no worries — LEGOLAND® provides paid training to help you earn your IAM Starguard Lifeguard certification.

CPR/AED & First Aid: You can bring current certifications with you, or we’ll help you get certified through LEGOLAND® training.

Training Success: You’ll need to complete short written and hands-on skills tests after training to make sure you’re ready to keep guests safe.

Be Alert & Active: You should be able to see, hear, and react quickly in emergency situations, including swimming and moving fast when needed.

Flexible Schedule: Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays during park hours.

Physical Requirements:

A Lifeguard role requires the ability to remain alert and attentive for extended periods while standing, walking, and actively monitoring aquatic areas. The position involves frequent swimming, climbing, bending, and reaching, as well as the strength and stamina to perform water rescues and lift or assist individuals in and out of the pool. Quick reflexes, strong visual acuity (near and distance), and clear verbal communication skills are essential for responding to emergencies and enforcing safety rules. Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor aquatic environments, with exposure to water, humidity, varying temperatures, and moderate to high noise levels.

Physical Demands G Roles

• Standing: Constant 100%
• Walking: Constant 100%
• Sitting: None 0% (e.g., except during breaks)
• Lifting/Carrying:
• 0–10 lbs: Constant 80%
• 10–25 lbs: Constant 80%
• 25–50 lbs: Constant 50%
• 50+ lbs: Occasionally team lift: 50% of the time
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequent 80%(equipment used: [e.g., carts, product pallet jacks, machinery])
• Reaching:
• Below waist: Occasionally 20%
• Waist to shoulder: Frequently 50%
• Overhead: Occasionally 10%
• Bending/Stooping: Frequently 100%
• Twisting: Frequently 100%
• Kneeling/Crouching: Frequently 90%
• Climbing (stairs/ladders): Occasionally 50%
• Manual Dexterity (hands/fingers): Typing, handling small objects, tools, handling cardboard-Frequently 100%
• Vision Requirements: close vision, distance, color vision, depth perception-Frequently 100%
• Noise Exposure: Moderate-Frequently, Loud-Frequently 100%
• Temperature Exposure: Indoor / Outdoor / Seasonal variations / Extreme conditions, anywhere from 25 degrees to 101 degrees. Frequently 100%
• Work Environment: wet surfaces, heights, confined spaces, chemicals, working both indoors and outdoors Frequently 100%
• Additional Requirements: N/A
• Accommodation Statement:Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with applicable California law.

Benefits

· Excellent health care options (medical, dental, and vision that encourage preventative care).

· Outstanding Paid Time Off (PTO) that allows for adventure, rest, relaxation, or recuperation.

· Merlin Magic Pass for friends and family to enjoy the parks & attractions

· Recognition Programs and Rewards

· 401(k) program with company match

· Tuition reimbursement programs

· Numerous learning and advancement opportunities

Pay Range

Compensation between USD $19.50/Hr.-USD $19.50/Hr.