LIFEGUARD

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Lifeguard for the Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center in Knoxville, TN. The role involves ensuring swimmer safety, maintaining cleanliness, and chemical balance of pools while adhering to safety standards.

Candidates should ideally have one year of lifeguarding experience and possess current certifications in lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid. This is a PRN/OCC position with variable hours and shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certifications.
• One year experience in life guarding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Protect the safety of swimmers at Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center.
• Practice preventative life guarding at the pools.
• Maintain cleanliness and chemical balance of the pools.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Overview

Lifeguard

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts

Fort Sanders West Overview:

Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center, part of Covenant Health West, is Knoxville’s premier health and wellness destination. More than a gym, it’s a five-star fitness facility offering state-of-the‑art equipment, heated indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, and racquet sports, pickleball, basketball, and childcare services. With award-winning quality, extensive group fitness classes, personal training, and specialized programs like aquatics, weight management, and mind-body wellness, we provide everything you need for a healthier lifestyle. Plus, our BodyWORKS program brings community-based fitness classes to locations across East Tennessee, making wellness accessible for all.

Position Summary:

Responsible for protecting the safety of swimmers at Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center.

Responsibilities

• Practices preventative life guarding at the pools at Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the pools and surrounding areas including controlling chemical balancing and light maintenance.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

One (1) year experience in life guarding preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

Must have and maintain lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certifications.