Seasonal Jobs at Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark
South Padre Island, Texas

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Lifeguard
Schlitterbahn lifeguards are the first line in guest safety and service.  These staff members have a large amount of guest interaction, and the greatest opportunity to ensure that guests have a safe visit.

Responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring and maintaining high standards of guest safety

  • Maintaining high standards of safety

  • Maintaining skills at a rescue-ready level at all times

  • Exhibiting exceptional guest service skills

  • Assisting with various tasks including grounds, tubes, line control and taking out trash

  • Having physical stamina - spending extended periods of time in various weather conditions and temperatures

  • Being audited at any time to establish skill levels and attentiveness

Job requirements:

  • Must be at least 16 years old

  • Must complete swim test and lifeguard course at Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark

  • Must successfully complete departmental and new-hire orientation

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First Aid
The Schlitterbahn first aid staff consists of Texas and/or nationally certified Basic Emergency Medical Technicians who respond to guest situations and provide medical assistance to staff and guests as needed. Great people skills are a large part of the first aid role.

Responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining accurate documentation of incidents

  • Being familiar with park layout and having proper access to all areas of the facility

  • Performing equipment maintenance

  • Participating in supply inventory and stocking

Job Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Minimum Basic EMT Certification

  • Must complete swim test and lifeguard course at Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark

  • Successfully complete departmental and new-hire orientation

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Park Services
Responsible for maintaining the high standard of cleanliness important for a safe, visually appealing environment for our guests and staff members.

Responsibilities include:

  • Cleaning park facilities to maintain Schlitterbahn's standard, in a timely manner

  • Sweeping walkways, decks, and paved areas; removing litter from all areas

  • Emptying ashtrays and trash cans

  • Cleaning pedestrian areas; wiping benches, and tables; and moving tubes

  • Continuous bending, stopping, climbing, lifting required

  • Having tolerance for the various weather conditions, including bright sun

  • Exhibiting exceptional guest service skills

Job requirements:

  • Must be at least 16 years old

  • Successfully complete departmental and new-hire orientation

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Food and Beverage Service
Food service positions include prep cooks, waiters, bartenders, runners, and kitchen help. Positions are available at the Shrimp Haus and Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark. These positions have a high degree of guest interaction.

Responsibilities include:

  • Preparing food in an appetizing manner

  • Providing great guest service

  • Maintaining a clean workplace

  • Llifting, bending and standing for long periods of time

  • Having tolerance to various weather conditions ranging from rain to temperatures that can reach into the upper ninety degree weather

Job requirements:

  • Food Handler’s Certification

  • TABC Certification for certain positions

  • Must be at least 16  or 18 years old, depending on position

  • Required to maintain established performance levels

  • Successfully complete departmental and new-hire orientation

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Cashiers
Cashiers work in locations all over Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark. Their welcoming smiles and great guest service greet guests lining up to buy tickets, food, souvenirs and more. Cashiers greet and welcome guests in a courteous, proper and efficient manner.

Responsibilities include:

  • Running and balancing a cash register in an honest, organized, efficient, safe, proper and courteous manner

  • Showing a high level of integrity

  • Providing great guest service

  • Standing for long periods of time outdoors

  • Broad knowledge of Schlitterbahn Waterpark

  • Maintaining a clean work station

Job requirements:

  • Must be at least 16 years old

  • Attend and successfully complete a Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark cashier training class

  • Required to maintain established performance levels

  • Successfully complete departmental and new-hire orientation

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Retail
Retail staff members help guests take their Schlitterbahn memories home - in the shape of a Schlitterbahn souvenir. Exceptional guest service skills are a must for retail staffers.

Responsibilities include:

  • Attaining knowledge of product

  • Restocking merchandise daily

  • Maintaining store appearance

  • Performing asset protection

  • Exhibiting exceptional guest service wherein every Schlitterbahn guest is welcomed upon entering a shop

Job Requirements:

  • Previous retail experience is preferred

  • Successfully complete departmental and new-hire orientation

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Pool Cleaner
Pool Cleaners are a crucial element in our water chemistry equation. Pool Ceaners handle basic pool cleaning equipment and ensure that multiple pool systems are ready for our guests every morning.

Responsibilities include:

  • Handling pool equipment

  • Cleaning in and around every pool environment

  • Assisting techs in providing a safe environment for our guests

Job requirements:

  • Successfully complete departmental and new-hire orientation

  • Successfully complete the departmental training session

  • Early morning shifts

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Security Guard
Schlitterbahn Security staff creates a visible presence both inside and outside the waterpark. Security wears a distinctive uniform and actively assists guests whenever needed. Guest safety is the number one goal, and individuals who are conscientious and attentive work well in this environment. Both day and night shifts are available. Shift schedules are flexible.

Schlitterbahn employs both commissioned and non-commissioned security officers in the park. All officers must be registered with the Texas Commission on Private Security (TCPS). Registering is simple and Schlitterbahn will help complete this process if applicants meet certain criteria.

Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting guests

  • Patrolling the property on foot and on bicycles

  • Manning fixed posts such as parking lots and resort entrances

  • Identifying and controlling situations that may be illegal or unsafe

Job requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Must register with the Texas Commission on Private Security (done by Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark)

  • Successfully complete departmental and new-hire orientation.

  • No criminal convictions which are Class B within the past 5 years, and nothing higher than a Class B during the applicant’s lifetime

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Landscaper
The dedication of the grounds crew is the reason Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark is such a beautiful place to visit. Grounds crew deals with every aspect of grounds aesthetics to guarantee a picture perfect day for our guests.

Responsibilities include:

  • Performing various types of plant maintenance

  • Working in a fast-paced, crowded environment

  • Having tolerance for all weather conditions

Job requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Successfully complete departmental and new-hire orientation.

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Maintenance
Members of the maintenance staff are responsible for keeping daily operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities include:

  • Completing tasks assigned by the Maintenance manager with minimal supervision

  • Identifying and controlling maintenance opportunities

  • Handling tools and necessary maintenance equipment

  • Providing a safe environment for our guests and staff members

  • Having limited guest relations

Job requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Previous maintenance experience preferred

  • Successfully complete department and a new-hire orientation

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