July 24, 2024
On occasion, our Aquatics team at Hurricane Bay undergoes an unannounced audit with Ellis & Associates to ensure we uphold the highest safety standards at our waterpark. The audit consists of three sections: Individual Lifeguard Evaluations, Simulated Emergency Evaluations, and an Administration Section Review. The latest audit, which took place this summer, went *swimmingly* and the team earned the highest possible score.
In addition to the successful audit, a Hurricane Bay lifeguard has been honored with the prestigious Golden Guard achievement, awarded to only one percent of all lifeguards evaluated by Ellis & Associates. Jessie Boyd earned the coveted Golden Guard title for demonstrating impeccable professionalism, vigilance, and overall prioritization of guest safety.
The following blog is authored by our very own Golden Guard.
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Working at Kentucky Kingdom’s Hurricane Bay has been such an unimaginably valuable experience – I’m honored and humbled to have been named the Golden Guard.
I grew up spending my summers at Kentucky Kingdom, making unforgettable memories with my family and friends under the sun, so it’s only fitting that I get to pay it forward as an adult, helping other kids and their families create happy summer memories worth repeating while protected under the watchful eyes of myself and the rest of the Aquatic team.
The job has taught me so much about responsibility, professionalism, crucial life skills, and the value of fun! My coworkers always make me laugh during down time, and the joy of our guests never fails to put a smile on my face. I know what it’s like to watch the clock on summer vacation, counting down the days to your next waterpark visit, and I’m grateful that my job lets me contribute to the thrill of these special days for families of all types.
As much as I carry nostalgia for my visits here as a kid, I can already tell that someday I’ll look back with equal fondness for my days lifeguarding. Working at Kentucky Kingdom, I get to enjoy time in the sun, help families create new traditions that they’ll want to continue for generations, and make a difference by ensuring the safety of our guests. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for this experience and for the title of Golden Guard!
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