Aquatics Lifeguard

Life Time Inc.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time, Inc. in Overland Park, KS, is seeking an Aquatics Lifeguard to supervise state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor pools, monitor deck safety, and assist with aqua events. The role emphasizes safety-minded customer service in a fast-paced club environment.

Preferred certifications include StarGuardElite Lifeguard, BLS CPR, and First Aid. Candidates must be able to swim 300 yards, tread water for 1 minute, and assist with water rescues while maintaining a welcoming member experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• StarGuardElite Lifeguard, BLS CPR, and First Aid certifications required (or bridge to StarGuard when expiring).
• Ability to communicate with guests and answer inquiries about Life Time products and services.
• Swim at least 300 yards without stopping.
• Tread water for 1 minute.
• Swim and retrieve a 10 lb diving brick from the bottom of the pool.

Responsibilities

• Greets and interacts with Members.
• Rescues swimmers in danger and administers first aid.
• Ensures swimmers are aware of potentially dangerous swim areas and activities.
• Keeps the pool area clean and orderly to ensure safety.

Skills

Swim 300 yards

Tread water 1 min

First aid

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

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
• StarGuardElite Lifeguard, BLS CPR, and First Aid Certified (or bridge toStarGuardwhen current certification expires or within 1styear, whichever is first)
• 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

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.