Aquatics Lifeguard

Life Time Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 24,245 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on products and services

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Training and professional development

Paid time off

Extended Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

A leading fitness organization in Vaughan seeks an Aquatics Lifeguard to ensure member safety in pools and water slides. Responsibilities include monitoring the pool area, performing rescues, and interacting with members. Candidates must be Lifeguard and First Aid Certified and able to swim 300 yards without stopping. This hourly position starts at $17.60, with benefits including a subsidized membership and healthcare coverage.

Qualifications

• Must possess Lifeguard and First Aid certifications.
• Requires ability to communicate with guests about products and services.
• Must swim 300 yards/meters without stopping.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with Members.
• Rescue swimmers in danger and administer first aid.
• Monitor safety in potentially dangerous swim areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of pool areas.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Lifeguard and First Aid Certified

Ability to swim 300 yards/meters

Ability to tread water for 1 minute

Ability to lift over 20 lbs

Education

Working towards a High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

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
• Lifeguard and First Aid Certified
• 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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