Aquatics Lifeguard

Life Time, Inc.; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Time, Inc. in Shelby Township, MI is seeking an Aquatics Lifeguard to monitor pool areas, enforce safety rules, and assist with events. You will greet Members, perform rescues, and provide first aid as needed.

Certification in StarGuardElite Lifeguard, BLS CPR and First Aid is required or can be bridged to StarGuard; you will stand for extended periods and swim to ensure swimmer safety while delivering friendly service.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard certification is required or in progress.
• Ability to communicate with Members and guests clearly.
• Willingness to enforce safety rules and assist in aquatic events.

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 safe for Members

Skills

Swim 300 yards

Tread water 1 min

First Aid Certified

CPR Certified

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.