Employement

As a seasonal employee, you will have the time of your life while also enjoying good money, good friends and great benefits.

A few great reasons to work at Water Works Park:

• It's FUN!-We have this idea that if your job is fun, then you'll be sure our guests have fun.
• You'll Make $$$!
• Sure, we know that's why you're looking for a job in the first place. All of our positions start at $8.00 per hour! We're Flexible! We can work around things like summer school and the rest of your life. Meet People - You'll have the chance to meet 150 fellow staff members!
• Parties! Besides working closely together as a team, Water Works employees can participate in a summer-long schedule of staff events and get-togethers.
• Opportunities for promotion! We have management positions available in all of our departments, stay and grow with us!
• Managers that care about you! We work hard to make sure you have a great summer!
• Be part of the Water Works team! If you are interested in any of our employment opportunities, please visit our Human Resources Department in person, Monday-Friday from 9AM-5PM. Human Resources is located at 601 E. Hickory St. To fill out an application online, or to view complete job descriptions, click here. For more information call 940-349-8800.

Lifeguards

• Smile and pleasantly attend to our guests' needs.
• Enforce general park rules, ride rules and safety rules.
• Provide adequate instructions to guests.
• Assure guest safety and provide first aid care.
• Perform job functions according to park policies and procedures as noted in the general handbook and Department operations handbook.
• Assure the correct use of the slides by the guests.
• Contribute to park clean up which includes park pick-up, pressure washing, cleaning tables, and hosing walkways.
• Meet the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training requirements for a shallow water lifeguard certification which are: a) Swim 500 yards, b) Retrieve a 10-lb. brick from 8 feet of water and c) Pass a written and practical American Red Cross certification test (yearly).
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Tolerate varying weather and water temperatures.
• Physical exertion to perform rescues.
• Carry heavy objects such as hoses, tables and signs.
• Attend 1 hour of Inservice Training per week.
• Participate in American Red Cross audit programs.

Guest Services Staff

• Smile and pleasantly attend to our guests' needs.
• Understand various admission types.
• Understand turnstile procedures and operations.
• Ensure that all opening and closing procedures have been completed.
• Able to sit/stand for long periods of time in varying temperatures.
• Know all park rules and regulations.
• Keep work area clean.
• Use two-way radio and communicate with proper radio codes.
• Understand all duties and responsibilities as they pertain to the following positions: Admissions, Concessions, Gift Shop.
• Admissions, concessions, gift shop and party staff.

Swim Lesson Instructors

• Must posess American Red Cross Water Safety Certification within first 3 months of employment.
• Teach swim lessons to children of all ages and abilities
• Tolerate varying weather and water temperatures
• Physical exertion to perform lessons.
• Carry heavy objects.
• Attend 1 hour of Inservice Training per week.
• Participate in American Red Cross audit programs.