Lifeguard

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent surveillance of patrons in the facility
• Act with immediate and appropriate protocol to secure the safety of patrons in the event of emergency
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival and transition of care to emergency medical services
• Execute proper surveillance and rescue techniques when needed
• Participates in training for CPR/AED/First Aid, lifeguard rescue skills, surveillance drills, and other job related skills
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service
• Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility
• Entering the water to assist with pool maintenance or pool orientation adjustment
• Maintains the pool decks cleanliness via various cleaning techniques
• Affixes with the Front Desk station as needed including but not limited to checking in members, answering phone calls and directing questions to the appropriate staff
• Affixes with patrons with lane assignments, reservations, and general lap swim etiquette
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required
• At least 16 years old
• Participation in ongoing lifeguard training and on-the-spot evaluations and, if needed, remediation based on your Director's discretion
• Maintain all Lifeguard skills at test-ready standards at all times

Physical Requirements

• Capable of prolonged exposure to hot and humid environment
• Sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift at least 55 pounds
• Must be willing and able to complete the pre-requisite swim for lifeguard including deep water ARC course

Compensation and Schedule

• $16.94 - $20 per hour, depending on experience
• Part-Time, flexible hours, varies based on business needs; Aquatics operating hours are Monday-Friday 5:00am-8:30pm; Saturday-Sunday 8:00am-4:00pm.

Benefits

• Chelsea Piers Athletic Club discounts on membership and programming
• Paid sick time
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Calm meditation app

About Chelsea Piers

Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities, excellent benefits, and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, and event experiences.