Aquatics Lifeguard

Life Time Inc.; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on Life Time products and services

401(k) retirement savings plan

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Life Time Inc. in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is seeking an Aquatics Lifeguard who is safety-minded and customer-service oriented. In this role, you will oversee both indoor and outdoor pools, ensuring safety and cleanliness.

You will be responsible for monitoring the pool area, interacting with members, and performing rescues when necessary. Competitive hourly wages range from $16.00 to $19.00 based on experience, and various benefits are available, including a fully subsidized membership and 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must be safety-minded and customer-service oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests.
• Must be able to swim and retrieve a 10-lb diving brick.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the pool area and ensure swimmer safety.
• Perform rescues and administer first aid when necessary.
• Keep the pool area clean and orderly.

Skills

Customer-service orientation

Lifeguard certification (StarGuard Elite)

CPR and first aid certification

Ability to swim long distances

Education

Working toward a 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 help oversee state‑of‑the‑art recreational and lap pools, both indoor and outdoor. You will monitor the pool deck, maintain safety on water slides, and assist with aquatics events such as "Dive in Movies" and "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 members

Position Requirements

• Working toward 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 comes first)
• Ability to work in a stationary position and move around the club for prolonged periods
• 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 paying 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.