Lifeguard

Goldfish Swim School of Houston Heights; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifeguard Certification Class

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School of Houston Heights is seeking a Lifeguard to help create a safe, fun, and welcoming environment for every swimmer.

Under general supervision, you will monitor patrons, enforce facility rules, provide emergency care, and maintain a clean, professional appearance while delivering high-quality customer service.

Qualifications

• High school or college student with Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications.
• Prefer 6 months' experience as lifeguard at an aquatic facility or camp.
• Certifications must be current: Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid and AED.

Responsibilities

• Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of an accident or emergency.
• Communicate the rules of the facility to patrons fairly and consistently.
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Ensures that medical services are contacted by most appropriate means when necessary to respond to an emergency.
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Completes accident/incident reports as necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe facility as directed/assigned.
• Assists with closing and securing the facility.

Skills

Alertness

Safety mindset

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Lifeguard Certification

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Lifeguard Certification Class
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Looking for a job where you can make a difference while having fun?

Are you someone who stays alert, loves being around the water, and wants to help keep others safe? Become a Lifeguard and play an important role in creating a safe, fun, and welcoming environment for every swimmer!

Job Title:

Lifeguard

Reports to:

Deck Supervisor

Summary:

Under general supervision, ensures the safety of patrons of the Goldfish Swim School by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of an accident or emergency.
2. Communicate the rules of the facility to patrons fairly and consistently.
3. Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
4. Ensures that medical services (EMS or other) are contacted by most appropriate means when necessary to respond to an emergency.
5. Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service.
6. Completes accident/incident reports as necessary.
7. Maintains a clean and safe facility as directed/assigned.
8. Assists with closing and securing the facility.

Safety Standards:

The safety of our swimmers, parents and team members is of the utmost importance. Goldfish Swim School follows all CDC and WHO safety standards along with following any local guidelines. In addition here are some additional safety precautions and procedures we follow:

• Every shift has an on-staff cleaner to sanitize high touch areas in our lobby and pool areas.
• Our pools are disinfected with chlorine to provide the safest swimming environment
  • The CDC states that proper operation, maintenance and disinfection of the water with chlorine should remove or inactivate the virus
• Our state-of-the-art ventilation system allows fresh air to continuously circulate into our building, further minimizing the spread of any airborne virus.
  • Industry experts note that indoor pools are far superior at minimizing virus transmission than most indoor spaces.

Education/Experience:

High school or college student with Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications. Prefer 6 months' experience as lifeguard at an aquatic facility or camp.

Certifications:

Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are required and must be current. In the result that the certification lapses or expires, the lifeguard will be removed from the assigned station until a current certification can be obtained.

Work Environment:

While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate.