Aquatics Lifeguard

Lifetime; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Aquatics Lifeguard at an innovative recreational facility. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the safety of swimmers while providing exceptional customer service. You'll oversee both indoor and outdoor pools, assist with exciting events, and maintain a clean environment. This position offers competitive hourly wages and a range of benefits, including a fully subsidized membership and professional development opportunities. If you're passionate about safety and enjoy engaging with people, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference in your community.

Benefits

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on products and services

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Training and professional development opportunities

Paid sick leave

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must be Lifeguard and First Aid Certified.
• Ability to swim 300 yards/meters and tread water for 1 minute.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool deck and ensure swimmer safety.
• Administer first aid and rescue swimmers in danger.
• Maintain cleanliness of the pool area.

Skills

Customer Service

Effective Communication

Swimming Skills

First Aid Certification

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, overseeing state-of-the-art recreational and lap pools, both indoor and outdoor. Responsibilities include monitoring the pool deck, maintaining water slide safety, and assisting with aquatics events such as "Dive in Movies" and "Poolapalooza."

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with members
• Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and administer first aid
• Ensure swimmers are aware of potentially dangerous swim areas and activities
• Keep the pool area clean and orderly to ensure member safety

Position Requirements

• Working towards a High School Diploma or GED
• Lifeguard and First Aid Certified
• Ability to work in a stationary position and move around the club for prolonged periods
• Effective communication skills with guests regarding Life Time products and services
• Swim 300 yards/meters without stopping
• Tread water for 1 minute
• Swim and retrieve a 10 lb diving brick from the bottom of the pool and bring it to the surface without stopping
• Routinely bend to lift objects over 20 lbs

Preferred Requirements

• At least 6 months of customer service experience

Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $16.00 and up to $19.00, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

All team members working at Life Time receive the following benefits:

• Fully subsidized membership
• Discounts on Life Time products and services
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (for team members 21 and older)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Paid sick leave as required by law

Full-time team members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
• Parental leave and adoption assistance
• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per year based on tenure, and paid sick leave
• Deferred compensation plan, if income thresholds are met

Life Time is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace that respects individual contributions and promotes merit-based opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer.