Lifeguard

Scioto Country Club; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical and dental/vision coverage

Scholarship opportunities

401K with company match

Employee meal

Staff golfing privileges

Job summary

Scioto Country Club is seeking a Lifeguard to oversee pool safety and supervise members and guests. The role requires vigilant observation, emergency response readiness, and adherence to Red Cross Lifeguarding standards. Join a prestigious club offering benefits and staff privileges.

You will help run clinics, perform pool opening/closing duties, and maintain facilities while ensuring a safe, enjoyable environment for all members and guests at the Columbus facility.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and able to swim proficiently.
• Must hold current American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
• Ability to stay alert and react quickly to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise swimmers at all times to ensure safety.
• Enforce pool rules and communicate safety concerns.
• Assist with swimming clinics and lessons as directed.
• Perform pre-opening and post-closing pool duties and maintain changing areas.
• Check safety equipment and notify management of issues.
• Participate in pool safety programs and risk management.
• Maintain knowledge of pool chemistry and rescue techniques.

Skills

Swim proficiency

Observational skills

Lifeguard certification (ARC)

CPR/First Aid/AED

Job description

Scioto Country Club is recognized as one of the top 25 country clubs in the United States and is one of five country clubs to have hosted five different major championships. Recognized as both a Platinum Club and an Iconic Distinguished Club by the two organizations that rate the very best clubs in the world, Scioto actively seeks out top prospects for employment. Founded in 1916, the Club has a tradition of excellence and seeks individuals that are interested in being a part of a service team that exceeds member’s expectations at the same time providing our staff members with rewarding opportunities to further their careers.

Our eligible employees enjoy excellent benefits such as paid time off, medical and dental/vision coverage, scholarship opportunities, 401K retirement plan with company match, employee meal, and staff golfing privileges.

Title: Lifeguard

Objective:

To implement all water safety policies and procedures. Supervise members and guests in and around the swimming pool.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Supervises and observes swimmers at all times to ensure their safety. Enforces rules of conduct at the pool.
• Communicates effectively with team members and management regarding safety concerns and incidents.
• Assists in organizing clinics and private swimming lessons for members as directed by the Aquatics Management or instructors. Employs only those methods and teaching techniques outlined and approved by the American Red Cross.
• Performs required pool pre-opening and closing duties, maintains amenities in, and cleanliness of, changing rooms, bathrooms and showers.
• Checks safety equipment and first aid supplies, notifies Aquatics Management of issues.
• Participates in pool safety programs and risk management.
• Adequate knowledge of and training in pool chemistry, rescue and surveillance techniques, CPR/AED and blood-borne pathogens.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to swim proficiently and perform physically demanding rescues.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Strong observational skills and the ability to remain alert for extended periods.
• Must hold current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, and AED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working as a lifeguard or in a similar aquatic safety role.
• Experience in customer service role.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.