Lifeguard at Wilderness At The Smokies – Sevierville, Tennessee
Imagine spending your summer working at one of the most exciting water resort destinations in the American South. Wilderness at the Smokies in Sevierville, Tennessee, is home to Tennessee's largest indoor water park, two outdoor water parks, and the massive 50-acre Soaky Mountain Waterpark – and they need energetic, water-loving students like you to keep the fun safe!
As a Lifeguard, your primary mission is guest safety. You'll monitor guests across thrilling attractions including giant wave pools, towering water slides, lazy rivers, and a brand-new raft ride called Rafter's Rage launching in 2025. No prior certification? No problem – the resort provides a full on-site certification course. Pass it and your pay jumps from $13/hr up to $14–$15.50/hr!
You'll live on the resort property with fellow international students, enjoy staff discounts on meals, area attractions, and retail, and take part in an incredible calendar of cultural events organised just for seasonal employees.
- 💰 Pay: $13/hr (training & slide attendant) → up to $15.50/hr after lifeguard certification
- ⏱ Estimated 35–37 hours/week; overtime paid after 40 hrs
- 🏠 Guaranteed on-property housing (4 students/unit, WiFi, mini-fridge, microwave)
- 🎽 Full lifeguard uniform provided at no cost
- 🍔 $5 employee daily meal + food outlet discounts
- 🎡 Discounts to Dollywood, Ripley's, Dolly's Stampede, The Island & many more
- 🥾 Organised hikes in the Smoky Mountains, karaoke nights, baseball games & end-of-summer party
- 🌊 Swim in the water park on approved days – yes, really!
- 🎓 On-site lifeguard certification course (3 days / 24 hours) – no prior cert needed
- 🚨 Must pass swim test: 200-yard swim, 2-min water tread, brick retrieval from pool bottom
Sevierville sits less than 25 miles from Knoxville and is surrounded by the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park – one of the most visited national parks in the USA. This is your chance to gain real work experience, make lifelong international friendships, and explore an iconic part of America!
