Lead Lifeguard Associate

VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 30,444 - 33,820; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Benefits package

401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match up

Complimentary Club membership

Discounts on Club goods and services

Job summary

Villa Sport Athletic Club and Spa in San Jose, CA is seeking an Aquatics Lead to assist the Aquatics Director, ensure standards are met, train staff, and deliver five-star service in clean and safe facilities.

This full-time role requires applying American Red Cross lifeguard practices, coordinating lifeguards and swim lessons, and upholding exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification with CPR/First Aid/AED required; obtain within 30 days if not already.
• Swimming proficiency demonstrated.
• Minimum 2-year lifeguarding preferred.
• Minimum 2-year swim instructor preferred.
• Experience scheduling lifeguards and swim lessons preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Customer service oriented, energetic and motivated.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Support the Aquatics Director in implementing standards and budgets.
• Train and lead staff to deliver five-star service and safe facilities.

Skills

Lifeguard

Swim instruction

Customer service

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (CPR/First Aid/AED)

Lifeguard Instructor Certification (LGI) preferred

Job description

Job Details

Location: San Jose, CA 95132

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $22.10 - $24.55 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Recreation

Overview

Villa Sport offers exciting and fulfilling career opportunities for those who thrive in a fast‑paced, energizing environment. Our portfolio includes clubs across multiple states, including California, Texas, Colorado, Idaho, and Oregon. Our resort‑style clubs are more than just gyms; they are communities where fitness, family, and fun come together. We are on a mission to create energizing environments where you can thrive and grow with us.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to assist the Aquatics Director to ensure company standards and best practices are implemented and adopted, and financial budgets are met. The Aquatics Lead empowers employees through training and leadership, and delivers five‑star service and clean and safe Aquatics facilities.

Compensation and Benefits

• $22.10-$24.55 hourly, based on relevant experience to the role. Full‑time hours.
• PTO.
• Benefits package.
• 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 4%.
• Complimentary Club membership.
• Discounts on Club goods and services.

Qualifications

• Understands and can utilize American Red Cross standards of teamwork, rescue and surveillance.
• Swimming proficiency.
• Minimum of 2‑year lifeguarding preferred.
• Minimum of 2‑year swim instructor preferred.
• Experience scheduling lifeguards and swim lessons preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates good customer service skills, energetic, enthusiastic and motivational.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (includes CPR/First AID/AED for the Professional Rescuer). Ellis guards must obtain a valid Red Cross Lifeguard certification within 30 days of hire.
• Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) Certification preferred.
• High School diploma preferred.
• Have physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform essential functions of the job description.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the Company’s policy to employ, train, promote, transfer, discipline, terminate, and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and abilities as they relate to the Company’s needs. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partnership status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.