Lifeguard

lifetime; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Time in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Aquatics Lifeguard who is safety minded and customer service oriented to monitor state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor pools, water slides, and special events such as Dive in Movies and Poolapalooza.

You will greet Members, rescue swimmers in danger, administer first aid when needed, enforce safety rules, and maintain a clean, orderly pool deck to ensure guest safety and enjoyment.

Qualifications

• Current StarGuard Elite Lifeguard certification with BLS CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to swim 300 yards without stopping.
• Ability to tread water for 1 minute.
• Able to lift 20 lbs routinely.

Responsibilities

• Greets Members and interacts with them on-site.
• Rescues swimmers in danger and administers first aid.
• Ensures swimmers are aware of potentially dangerous swim areas.
• Keeps the pool area clean and orderly to ensure safety.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

CPR BLS

First Aid

Customer service

Communication

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
• StarGuard Elite Lifeguard, BLS CPR, and First Aid Certified (or bridge to StarGuard when current certification expires or within 1 st 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 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

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.