Lifeguard - Part Time/Full Time, Walt Disney World

Job ID 1269699BR Location Orlando, Florida, United States / Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted May 08, 2025

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Job Summary:

Do you have a passion to be a first responder? We are looking for Lifeguards to provide a safe environment while our Guests are enjoying our aquatic areas at the Walt Disney World Resort. If you would like to take on this challenge apply today!

The pay rate for this role in Florida is $18.25 per hour for Shallow Water Lifeguards, and $19.25 per hour for Deep Water Lifeguards.

Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Responsibilities:

Monitor Guests in aquatic/pool areas and provide constant surveillance of pool areas to ensure Guest safety.
Act as a first responder to emergency situations
Perform life saving techniques, CPR and first aid procedures in emergency situations
Ability to stand for long periods of time while monitoring the pool deck
Work in outdoor setting during various weather conditions
Maintain the cleanliness of the pool deck by removing used towels, life jackets and trash

Basic Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age
Full Time requires full availability every day of the week/weekends and holidays included, any shift including evenings.
Part Time requires full availability for any 3 days any shift including evenings
Strong observational skills to proactively identify Guest needs and ensure safety guidelines are being followed
Strong verbal communication (able to positively engage with Guests, Cast Members, and leadership)
Observe all sections of an assigned zone Pass a vision screening with at least 20/25 vision, corrected or uncorrected Pass a hearing screening at the time of hire to validate the ability to detect and respond to noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility
Lifeguard training is provided and must be successfully completed.
Perform work that may involve lifting Guests, in and out of the pool up to 100 lbs. or more with assistance
Shallow Water Swim Test: ability to swim 50 yards, feet-first dive to retrieve a 10-pound brick from a depth of 5 feet Physical role requiring heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and kneeling

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Lifeguarding or Swimming Instructor experience preferred
Bilingual preferred

Additional Information:

At Walt Disney World we are makers and doers. Experience the Disney Difference through outstanding and unique perks and benefits like Cast exclusive discounts, and access to tuition assistance through Disney Aspire.

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 3:00am, 4:00am or 5:00am. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.

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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

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 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. 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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