Lifeguard

About the role

The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of all members, guests, and staff in and around the pool area during operating hours, special events, and private functions. This role involves actively monitoring the pool, enforcing safety rules, and responding promptly to emergencies. The Lifeguard plays a crucial part in maintaining a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment for everyone, ensuring all safety protocols are followed.

Responsibilities

• Connect with members regularly and promote aquatic club activities.
• Help maintain pool safety by enforcing all pool rules and club policies.
• Observe and enforce swimming pool hours of operation.
• Register members and guests entering the pool area to monitor pool usage.
• Strategically position lifeguards to cover all areas of the pool, ensuring that blind spots are monitored at all times.
• Maintain at least one lifeguard in the chair during weekends, holidays, or as directed by the General Manager.
• Ensure continuous pool supervision by taking breaks only when another lifeguard is on duty to assume responsibilities, including during meal breaks and restroom visits.
• Maintain cleanliness of pool deck, lounge chairs, and tables to ensure the safety of those in the area.
• Straighten pool furniture and clean all pool areas at the beginning of each shift, throughout the day, and at the end of each shift.
• Unlock pool office and open restrooms at the beginning of each shift, ensuring cleanliness and neatness.
• Lock pool office and pool gate at the end of each shift, turning off lights.
• Replace lane lines and lane line spool in storage closet when not in use.
• Complete daily assignments in designated areas to uphold club standards and maintain orderly and organized workspaces.
• Turn in charge slips, checks, and other financial documents daily.
• Assist others as needed and take on additional tasks assigned by management.
• Follow all company, club, and department policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and commitment to excellence in interactions with members, colleagues, and staff.
• Follow safe working practices and ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
• Take initiative in personal and professional growth, maintaining required certifications.
• Address and resolve challenges using available resources.
• Attend daily briefings and actively engage in required activities.

Requirements

• Must be ASCA or USA swimming certified.
• Certification in CPR, first aid, and AED within the last 6 months.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, members, and guests.
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• A minimum of 6 months of experience coaching swimmers of various ages and skill levels (preferred).

Physical Requirements

• Frequent swimming, sitting, standing, walking, and driving.
• Occasional exposure to temperature changes, dust, fumes, or gases.
• Squatting, kneeling, reaching, grasping, twisting, and bending.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 lbs. on occasion.
• Talking, hearing, and seeing.

Primary Tools/Equipment

• Swim cap, goggles, fins, noodles, whistles.
• First aid kits and safety signage.
• Lifeguard equipment such as rescue tubes and buoyancy aids.
• Timers and stopwatches.
• Radios or smartphones.

Schedule

• Adherence to attendance requirements as outlined in the weekly schedule.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed.
• Availability to work on weekends and/or holidays as required.

Benefits

Full-time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off and leave programs (time off as required by applicable law is also provided for part-time team members).

For full details, visit www.invitedbenefits.com.