Lifeguard at Cool Zoo Waterpark (Audubon Zoo)

Aquatics Facility Lifeguard

Employer: SELA Aquatics

Work Location: Audubon Zoo - Cool Zoo Waterpark 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118

Job Duties:

1. Preventing accidents and emergencies in the aquatics facility
2. Responding as trained in the case of an emergency
3. Enforcing pool rules effectively, courteously, and consistently
4. Interacting professionally and respectfully with guests
5. Participating in staff meetings and in-service trainings
6. Maintaining a clean and hazard-free pool and deck area
7. Testing water chemistry and performing cleaning tasks as trained

Classification: Seasonal, Generally 20-35 hours per week

Pay Rate Information:

• $11 per hour plus bonus opportunities ("Lifeguard 1")
• For lifeguards willing to work some shifts at nearby SELA-managed pools, pay is $14 per hour plus bonus opportunities ("Lifeguard 2")

Certification Requirements: Must be American Red Cross lifeguard certified by the first day of work. Candidates may apply and interview for a position before taking the lifeguard certification course, with a job offer contingent on successfully achieving certification. To register, visit www.selaaquatics.com

Must be at least 15 years old by the last day of the lifeguard course.