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How much do water park jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for water park in the United States is $22.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a water park attendant?

A Water Park job involves working in various roles to ensure guests have a safe and enjoyable experience. Positions may include lifeguards, ride operators, cashiers, food service staff, and maintenance workers. Employees are responsible for maintaining safety protocols, assisting guests, and keeping the park clean and operational. Many roles require strong customer service skills and the ability to work in outdoor environments.

What are the typical daily duties of a water park attendant?

Water Park Attendants are responsible for monitoring attractions, assisting guests with questions or concerns, enforcing safety rules, and sometimes operating slides or ride equipment. Their daily tasks often include ensuring cleanliness in assigned areas, responding to incidents, and providing excellent customer service to create a fun and safe environment. Attendants also work closely with lifeguards and supervisors to manage crowds and handle emergencies efficiently. This role is hands-on and requires consistent teamwork, flexibility with shifts, and a commitment to delivering a positive guest experience throughout the day.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the water park attendant position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Water Park Attendant, you need strong customer service skills, basic safety awareness, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Certifications in CPR, first aid, and sometimes lifeguarding are commonly required and familiarity with safety equipment and point-of-sale systems is helpful. Attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are valuable soft skills that enhance the guest experience and operational efficiency. These skills and qualifications are crucial to ensure guest safety, handle emergencies, and maintain smooth park operations.

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Infographic showing various Water Park job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $47,210 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

Indoor Water Park Lifeguard

Oswego, NY โ€ข On-site

Broadwell Hospitality Group
Traveler Accommodationย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

$16/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

Broadwell Hospitality Group is recruiting for Lifeguards for our Splash Indoor Water Park 

The Lifeguard will be an integral member of the aquatics leadership team. Under the direction and supervision of the Aquatics Manager, the lifeguard will be responsible for the coordination of daily aquatics operations, guest service, and safety standards.

Pay Rate: $16 per hour

Essential Responsibilities and Function:

  • Assumes responsibility for zone of coverage while lifeguarding.
  • Maintains a general knowledge of the entire waterpark operation including all rules and regulations regarding the safe use of the attractions within the waterpark.
  • Reports all incidents, safety concerns or guest issues to Aquatics Leadership Team readily, and through the appropriate channels to ensure maximum guest safety as top priority. 
  • Well informed and confident in ability to appropriately handle missing child alert. 
  • Has complete understanding of all emergency plans, safety and operating procedures/standards-especially with regard to handling guests and maintaining service in the event that an emergency or other issue arises.
  • Maintains cleanliness of the waterpark including all front and back of the house areas. This includes: entire pool deck, offices, restrooms, locker area, and any other area identified by leadership upon hire.
  • Willingness to accept the most effective role

 Job specific position requirements

  • Keep certifications current through monthly in-service trainings as required. (4 hours per month)
  • Attend all mandatory meetings and in-service training as scheduled.
  • Must maintain all Jeff Ellis and Associates screening requirements to be eligible for testing.
  • Must pass the Jeff Ellis and Associates Lifeguard course prior to working as a lifeguard.
  • Must pass the Jeff Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Instructor Course prior to leading an instructor course.

Job and Work Requirements:

  • Availability to work on all shifts, during the normal operating hours of the waterpark.  Must be available to work as needed on an “on-call” basis when requested.
  • Availability must include weekends and holidays with minimal requests for extended periods of time off (any prior commitments must be addressed before start date)
  • Ability to stand for extended periods.  Ability to bend, kneel, reach, push and pull while performing job tasks.  Must be able to lift 50lbs or greater. 
  • Ability to swim a minimum of 50 yards, non-stop, using breaststroke or crawl methods.
  • Retrieve a 10 lbs. brick form the deepest body of water
  • Exit out of a pool edge without use of a ladder