Lifeguard

Richmond Country Club Careers; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading country club as a Lifeguard, where you'll ensure the safety of members and guests while providing swimming lessons. This seasonal role offers a vibrant work environment and opportunities for personal growth. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits while making a positive impact in a friendly team atmosphere.

Benefits

On-site free parking

Staff meal plan

Use of Golf course, Tennis courts, and gym

Merchandise discount in the Golf Pro shop

Career growth and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a lifeguard/swim instructor.
• Genuine willingness to learn and takes initiative.

Responsibilities

• Supervises swimmers to ensure their safety.
• Teaches swimming lessons and water safety skills.
• Provides first aid as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Enthusiasm

Self-motivation

Education

Water Safety Inspector (WSI)

National Lifeguard (NL)

Standard First Aid, CPR-C with AED

Job description

Richmond Country Club

Our Member Services team is hiring Lifeguards!

Job Type: Seasonal (May to Aug) | Hourly-basis, Part-time, 15 - 24 hours per week, 3 days a week |

Pay: $21 + Commissions | Start Date: July 2 to August-end/ September, 2025

Join a diverse and talented team at the Richmond Country Club!

We are looking for an enthusiastic, sincere, and authentic individual who is passionate about hospitality in a country club setting where we offer fun, lively shifts in a beautiful and social environment, entailing a lot of teamwork and professionalism. No matter which team you work for, in the RCC family, we value each other and truly believe that every individuals contribution can make a positively impactful difference for our esteemed members and colleagues.

About this Opportunity

The Richmond Country Club (RCC) is recruiting an Hourly Part-time Seasonal Lifeguard (July 2 September) to join our Aquatics team, which is part of our Member Services team and reports to the Director, Member Services, Member Services Coordinator and the Head Lifeguard. We are seeking energetic and self-motivated lifeguards to add to our team for the upcoming 2025 summer season! We are committed to providing opportunities for growth.

Who You Are

We need an individual who possesses integrity and accountability to ensure that Richmond Country Clubs professional standards are met with kindness.

If you are someone who takes pride in your work ethics, have a genuine desire to put your best foot forward and are passionate about service excellence, we look forward to receiving your application to being a part of the RCC family!

What are we looking for and what can you bring to the table?

The RCC Lifeguard's duties are:

• Greets members and guests and assists with questions.
• Supervises and observes swimmers continuously to ensure their safety by constantly scanning lifeguard zones.
• Responsible for the safety of all members and guests using the pool.
• Teach swimming lessons to both, individuals and groups and water safety skills to a variety of ages (commission can be earned for teaching).
• Create lesson plans and write swim reports when needed.
• Providing first aid as needed throughout the club.
• Perform routine tasks such as opening/closing the pool and setting up lesson/deck equipment.
• Assist members with any questions or concerns.
• Ensure pool area is neat and report any maintenance needs.
• Provide friendly communication to the members, including providing useful information, techniques, or support with aquatics-related matters.
• Ensures maintenance to upkeep a clean pool and pool deck.
• Keeps pool entry area neat and organized and periodically conducts checks.
• Picks up all towels not being used by members and guests in pool areas.
• Helps with the organization and monitoring of pool games.
• Maintains all necessary records.
• Ensures to keep certifications valid.
• Additional duties as directed by Director, Member Services and/ Member Services Coordinator.

What makes you a great fit?

• Previous experience as a lifeguard / swim instructor
• Genuine willingness to learn; Self-motivated and takes initiative
• Must be able to work outdoors considering the pool environment, temperatures, and standing for long periods
• Effective communication skills
• Enthusiasm and skill to conduct swimming lessons
• Create informative and memorable member experiences

Required Licenses/ Certificates/ Skills:

• WSI - Water Safety Inspector - Required
• NL - National Lifeguard (Pool Option) - Required
• Standard First Aid, CPR-C with AED - Required

Shift Requirement:

• Schedule: Pull-time requirement
• Hours of Work: 15 to 24 hours per week (3 days per week)
• Flexibility: Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is required
• Start Date and Season Requirement: May to August (Start in May)

More information on the role:

• Job Environment: On-site only, Outdoor Pool areas
• Salary: $21.00 per hour
• Commissions: Commission for lessons ($5 per 30-minute lesson- private and group)
• Ability to commute/relocate: Richmond, BC- reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

The Aquatics Operations:

Our heated outdoor 24 by 58-foot pool is located in a beautiful parklike setting. Open May through September, our aquatic services include private and group Aqua Quest swimming lessons, adult Aquafit classes and themed programs and special events to make each swimming season a memorable one. A conveniently located cabana offers poolside dining for the entire family.

Visit: https://www.richmondcountryclub.ca/Social_Recreation

What's it like to work for RCC?

Since 1958, the RCC's core principle has been that no member would be denied admission because of their race, color or creed; holding the spirit of inclusion as our core value. The goal for all staff is to always follow our Golden Rule which is Do unto others as youd have done to you and applying this principle into our day-to-day personal mission- to provide our members with a family-friendly experience that exceeds expectations while building life-long relationships. In all that we do, we are expected to strive to be the best.

Some of our great benefits:

• On-site free parking
• Staff meal plan
• Use of the Golf course, Tennis courts and gym (subject to off-peak hours)
• Merchandise discount in the Golf Pro shop
• Employee Sports events such as Golf, Tennis and athletic tournaments
• Recognition: RCC prides itself on recognizing our employees in creative ways
• Career growth and training opportunities

We are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) enthusiasts:

Richmond Country Club is strong believer in and practice Equal Employment Opportunity, as inclusivity is at the core of how we treat people. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/PDF/E-5.401.pdf

ARE YOU INTERESTED? APPLY HERE:

If this is the role for you, please submit your application in the link below:

https://www.careers-page.com/richmond-country-club#openings

Documents you may need:

• Required: Resume and all required certifications
• Optional: Cover letter, references

All applications will be reviewed and those applicants meeting the profile expectations, will be contacted. We thank you for taking the time to consider the Richmond Country Club for your career aspirations.

Join us in our journey!

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