Aquatics Lifeguard

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Aquatics Lifeguard, where your focus on safety and customer service will shine. In this role, you'll oversee state-of-the-art recreational and lap pools, ensuring a safe environment for all guests. You'll engage with members, respond to emergencies, and support fun aquatics events like 'Dive in Movies' and 'Poolapalooza'. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a vibrant setting while contributing to the well-being of others. If you're passionate about aquatics and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on products and services

Retirement savings plan

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Short and long term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Lifeguard and First Aid certified with the ability to swim 300 yards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool safety and rescue swimmers in danger.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the pool area.

Skills

Customer Service

Swimming

First Aid

Lifeguarding

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
• 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

Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $14.50 and pays up to $17.50, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

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

• A fully subsidized membership
• Discounts on Life Time products and services
• Retirement savings plan with company match (21 years of age and older)
• Training and professional development
• Paid sick leave where 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
• Maternity leave and adoption assistance
• Paid time off, including vacation and paid sick leave

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.