Aquatics Opening Lifeguard

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

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is seeking an Aquatics Lifeguard in Novi, MI to help supervise state-of-the-art pools, both indoor and outdoor, and ensure member safety and excellent service.

You will greet members, monitor the pool deck, perform rescues and first aid, and assist with aquatics events such as Dive in Movies and Poolapalooza while maintaining a welcoming, safe environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• StarGuard Elite Lifeguard, BLS CPR, and First Aid Certification required.
• Ability to work in a stationary position and move about the club for prolonged periods.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Safety minded

Guest communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Certification

BLS CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

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" & "Poolapalooza."

Position 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 servicesAbility 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.