Lifeguard/Recreation- Part-Time, Disney's Vero Beach Resort

Job ID 1226104BR Location Vero Beach, Florida, United States Business Disney Vacation Club Date posted Nov. 22, 2024

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Job Summary:

This position is located in Vero Beach, Florida.

As a Lifeguard/Recreation Host/Hostess at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, safety, lifesaving and first-responder duties are paramount, but you will also 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.

Recreation pay rate is $19.25 per hour

Responsibilities:

One day you might focus on lifeguard duties around the pool, the next might be setting up beach chairs and umbrellas for Guests who prefer the beach. But no matter what the activity, our Lifeguards/Recreation Hosts/Hostesses are always helpful and genuinely friendly.

Every day as a Lifeguard/Recreation Host/Hostess is different! On any given day, you might:

Use your lifeguard and first responder know-how to keep our Guests safe in the pool
Answer Guest questions about the resort and the Vero Beach area
Keep the pool deck tidy, help with towel rentals, and assist Guests however possible
While you would lifeguard at the pool only, you would distribute towels and help set-up/break-down lounge chairs, rent cabanas and body boards on our beautiful beach
Daily set up and break down of beach rental equipment including repetitive lifting, stacking and pushing
Physically challenging work and prolonged exposure to all kinds of weather and humidity
Interact with Guests on a daily basis

Basic Qualifications:

You must be at least 18 years of age
Hold a valid US driver’s license
Have (or be willing and able to pass) US Lifeguard and First Responder certifications, which includes:
- 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 5 feet.
- Pass a vision screening (corrected or uncorrected) with at least 20/25 vision
Focus to observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility
Heavy lifting and working with chemicals
Physical ability to work outdoors, in all types of weather
Full Availability for any shift a minimum of (3) days per week, including nights, weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

Had previous Lifeguarding experience
Full Availability for any shift (7) days per week, including nights, weekends and holidays

Additional Information:

SCHEDULE AVAILABILTY
Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and some shifts may start as early as 5:00am while some may end as late as 11:30pm. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.

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About Disney Vacation Club:

Disney Vacation Club is a leader in vacation ownership and provides families the flexibility to personalize their vacation experiences as their vacation interests change over time. Disney Vacation Club cast members help bring touches of Disney magic to members and guests who stay at any one of 14 Disney Vacation Club destinations, including Walt Disney World Resort; Disneyland Resort; Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and Vero Beach, Florida.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Vacation Club Management, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Vacation Club.

Disney Vacation Club Management, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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Explore this Location Vero Beach, FL

Surrounded by the serene blue-green waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River Lagoon, Vero Beach is a destination where people can enjoy small-town ambience and world-class amenities without high-rise buildings and traffic to mar the great view and enjoy a climate moderated by the warm, tropical waters of the Gulf Stream; the balmy winters combine with the summer’s fresh ocean breezes to keep the average temperature a delicious 23 degrees Celsius.