Aquatics Lifeguard

Life Time Inc.; Ajax; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on Life Time products and/or

RRSP with company discretionary match

Training and professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Life Time is seeking an Aquatics Lifeguard to ensure safety and provide excellent member service across indoor and outdoor pools. You will monitor the deck, assist with events like Dive in Movies and Poolapalooza, and respond to emergencies with trained first aid skills.

The role requires StarGuardElite certification, CPR/First Aid, and the ability to swim 300 yards. You will work full-time with a strong emphasis on safety and guest interactions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• StarGuardElite Lifeguard, BLS CPR, and First Aid certification required (or bridge to StarGuard when current certification expires or within 1st year).
• Ability to work stationary and move around the club for extended periods.
• Ability to swim 300 yards/meters without stopping.
• Ability to tread water for 1 minute.
• Ability to swim, retrieve a 10 lb diving brick and return to surface without stopping.
• Ability to bend routinely to lift more than 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greets and interacts with Members.
• Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid.
• Ensures swimmers are aware of potentially dangerous swim areas and activities.
• Keeps the pool area clean and orderly to ensure the safety of the Members.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

CPR/First Aid

Customer service

Swimming ability

Water safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

As an Aquatics Lifeguard, you must be safety minded and customer service oriented. You will work in a fast-paced environment and will help to oversee state-of-the-art recreational and lap pools, both indoor and out. You will monitor the pool deck and maintain safety on water slides. You will help with aquatics events, such as “Dive in Movies” & “Poolapalooza.”

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets and interacts with Members
• Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid
• Ensures swimmers are aware of potentially dangerous swim areas and activities
• Keeps the pool area clean and orderly to ensure the safety of the Members

Position Requirements

• Working towards a High School Diploma or GED
• StarGuardElite Lifeguard, BLS CPR, and First Aid Certified (or bridge toStarGuardwhen current certification expires or within 1styear, whichever is first)
• Ability to work in a stationary position and move about the club for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to communicate and exchange information with guests who have inquiries about Life Time products and services
• Ability to swim 300 yards/meters without stopping
• Ability to tread water for 1 minute
• Ability to swim, retrieve a 10 lb diving brick from the bottom of the pool and swim the brick to the top without stopping
• Ability to routinely bend to raise more than 20 lbs

Preferred Requirements

• 6 months of customer service experience

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

• A fully subsidized membership

• Discounts on Life Time products and services

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company discretionary match

• Training and professional development

• Paid time off where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Extended Healthcare coverage

• Life insurance

• Adoption assistance

Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $17.60 and pays up to $22.00, based on experience and qualifications.

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