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How much do seaworld rescue jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for seaworld rescue in the United States is $17.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Seaworld Rescue position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Seaworld Rescue team member, candidates typically need a background in marine biology or animal science, hands-on animal care experience, and physical stamina. Familiarity with marine rescue equipment, wildlife capture and transport techniques, and relevant certifications such as SCUBA and animal handling permits are often required. Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and communication abilities are valuable soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure safe, effective animal rescues and successful rehabilitation efforts in demanding, often unpredictable environments.

What are the main day-to-day responsibilities of a Seaworld Rescue team member?

As a Seaworld Rescue team member, your day-to-day tasks can include responding to reports of distressed marine animals, assisting with rescues and transport, performing health assessments, and supporting rehabilitation and release efforts. Duties often involve close collaboration with veterinarians, biologists, and other team members to provide the best possible care for rescued animals. You may also participate in public education and outreach activities to raise awareness about marine conservation. While every day brings new challenges, your work directly contributes to the health and recovery of wildlife in need.

What is a SeaWorld Rescue job?

A SeaWorld Rescue job involves rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing marine animals in distress. Team members respond to calls about injured, sick, or stranded wildlife, providing medical care and support. They work closely with veterinarians, researchers, and conservationists to ensure the animals receive proper treatment. The role also includes public education and advocacy to promote ocean conservation and responsible wildlife interaction.

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Infographic showing various Seaworld Rescue job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 9% Full Time, 75% Part Time, 7% Temporary, 7% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $36,722 per year, or $17.7 per hour.

Shallow Water Guard/Lifeguard

Sesame Place Philadelphia

Langhorne, PA

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

Other

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!

What you get to do:

If you're a skilled and experienced swimmer with a passion for protecting and saving others, we invite you to join us as a Lifeguard and deliver the peace of mind that ensures a memorable and positive experience for our guests. You will learn new skills and become part of a close-knit team of highly motivated individuals. You will be responsible for maintaining a fun and safe environment for guests of all ages to enjoy our water attractions! You will also:

  • Provide exemplar/ service to guests and team members
  • Maintain patron surveillance on water attractions that are 0-5 feet in depth
  • Responsible for all aspects of safety on all water activities, including bottoms of waterslides and activity pools
  • Work as a team to ensure efficiency on all water attractions
  • Prevent and respond to emergencies
  • Participate in American Red Cross and SeaWorld audit processes
  • Attend in-service meetings and cross-train to work in other park areas
  • Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors and our Guests

What It takes to succeed:

  • At least 15 years of age
  • Flexibility to perform varied duties
  • You will need to successfully complete the Shallow Water Guard swim test, including 100 yd, continuous swim, underwater object retrieval, and 2-minute tread using only the legs
  • You must successfully pass the company provided and paid American Red Cross lifeguard certification trainings to include First Aid, CPR, and AED. Maintain the ability to pass a SEA swim test throughout the season
  • You must maintain an acceptable level of proficiency of park knowledge, water rescue, CPR/AED, and First Aid Skills

What else is important:

  • Must be able to act responsibly with a high attention to safety
  • Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50Ibs
  • Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift
  • Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
  • Perform cleaning duties, including use of cleaning chemicals
  • Must be willing to comply with alt SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards
  • Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat
  • Must provide flexible, consistent availability (including nights, weekends and holidays) and adhere to our 2026 Holiday and Availability agreement.
  • Consistently practice safe work habits including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and reporting unsafe situations
  • Ability to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements within established timelines

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

  • FREE park admission
  • Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
  • Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Exclusive employee events and giveaways
     

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

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