Aquatics Lifeguard

Life Time, Inc.; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as an Aquatics Lifeguard in a leading recreational facility. In this dynamic role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the safety of our members in both indoor and outdoor pools, while providing excellent customer service. You'll monitor the pool deck, assist with exciting events, and maintain a clean environment. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive atmosphere, with benefits that enhance your lifestyle, including a fully subsidized membership and professional development opportunities. Dive into a rewarding career with us!

Benefits

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on products and services

401(k) retirement savings plan

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must be Lifeguard and First Aid certified.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool safety and rescue swimmers in danger.
• Keep the pool area clean and orderly for member safety.

Skills

Customer Service

First Aid Certification

Lifeguard Certification

Swimming Skills

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 $16.00 and pays up to $19.00, 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
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary 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
• Parental leave and adoption assistance
• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

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.