Lifeguard

Life Time, Inc.; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on products and services

401(k) retirement plan with company 21

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Life Time, Inc. is seeking an Aquatics Lifeguard in California to monitor and ensure safety across indoor and outdoor pools, assist with events like Dive in Movies and Poolapalooza, and provide exceptional guest service to Members.

The role requires Lifeguard and First Aid certifications, strong swimming ability, and the capacity to communicate effectively with guests. This is an on-site, part-time position with competitive hourly pay and benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard and First Aid Certification required.
• Ability to swim 300 yards without stopping.
• Tread water for 1 minute.
• Swim and retrieve a 10 lb diving brick from the pool bottom and return to the surface.
• Able to bend routinely to raise more than 20 lbs.
• 6 months of customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with Members.
• Rescue swimmers in danger and administer first aid.
• Ensure swimmers are aware of potentially dangerous areas and activities.
• Maintain a clean and orderly pool area to ensure safety.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

First Aid Certification

Customer Service

Swim 300 yards

Tread Water

Dive Brick Rescue

Lifting 20 lbs

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
• Lifeguard and First Aid Certified
• 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

Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $16.50 and pays up to $19.50, 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.