Lifeguard

Life Time; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized membership

Product/service discounts

401(k) retirement savings plan with 21

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Life Time in Gainesville, VA is hiring an Aquatics Lifeguard to oversee both indoor and outdoor pools, monitor the deck and assist with water parks and events. The role emphasizes safety, vigilant supervision, and friendly guest interactions.

The ideal candidate is safety minded, has Lifeguard and CPR/First Aid certifications, and can communicate effectively with Members while maintaining pool area standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED in progress or equivalent
• StarGuard Elite Lifeguard, BLS CPR and First Aid certifications
• Ability to communicate with Members and provide safety guidance

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 safety of Members

Skills

Customer service

Lifeguard

Education

High School Diploma or GED in progress

Tools

StarGuard Elite Lifeguard

BLS CPR

First Aid Certification

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 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 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 $15.00 and pays up to $18.75, 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.