Aquatics Lifeguard

Life Time Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. in Sarasota, FL, is hiring an Aquatics Lifeguard to help oversee our indoor and outdoor pools. You will monitor the deck, enforce safety rules, greet Members, and assist with aquatic events like Dive in Movies.

The role requires StarGuard Elite Lifeguard certification, CPR and First Aid, plus the ability to swim 300 yards and tread water. If you are safety-minded, customer-focused, and enjoy a club environment, apply today.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• StarGuard Elite Lifeguard, BLS CPR, and First Aid certification (or bridge to StarGuard within 12 months) are required.
• Ability to swim 300 yards/meters without stopping and tread water for 1 minute.
• Able to lift 20 lbs repeatedly and work in a fast-paced club environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Lifeguard

First Aid

CPR

Customer service

Guest communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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" & "Poolabalooza".

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
• StarGuard Elite Lifeguard, BLS CPR, and First Aid Certified (or bridge to StarGuard when current certification expires or within 1st year, 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.