Lifeguard

Kids for the Future; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Lifeguard for URBN Playground in Manhattan, NY. The role requires alertness, professionalism, and a customer-friendly attitude to ensure a safe swimming environment.

Shift hours vary across early mornings to late evenings; the job focuses on water safety, record keeping, and enforcing pool rules while maintaining pool cleanliness and safety.

Qualifications

• Active CPR / First Aid / AED certification (NYC requires CPR annually)
• Part-time, non-exempt position
• No college degree required

Responsibilities

• Greet pool guests and enforce pool rules
• Take water readings and adjust chlorine/balance as needed
• Supervise pool area during shifts
• Maintain pool safety and respond to hazards promptly
• Keep detailed daily logs of readings and bathers
• Close pool and take remedial action for incidents
• Organize logs for monthly submission
• Maintain pool cleanliness and assist with side duties

Skills

CPR Certification

Water Safety

Log Bookkeeping

Customer Service

Job description

• Location URBN Playground,Manhattan, NY, 10017,United States


• Base Pay $17.00 / Hour


• Job Category Operations


• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt


• Required Degree NONE


• Manage Others No

LIFEGUARD

The role of a Lifeguard is essential to safe pool and aquatics operations. It requires alertness, focus, attention to detail, and professionalism, coupled with a positive, outgoing attitude so that customers feel at ease and relaxed knowing you are around.

Shift: Varies - pools are open seven days a week, generally early AM to late PM

YOUR MISSION

To create a safe, incident-free swimming environment so that customers enjoy their time in the pool and aquatic amenities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Greet and welcome customers who come to use the pool (and related amenities)


• Take water readings and adjust chemicals in the pool as needed


• Supervise the pool and pool area at all times while on shift


• Take action to make sure pool rules are enforced


• Keep detailed daily logs of water readings and number of bathers


• Close the pool and take remedial action in the event of any hazards


• Organize logs for monthly submission


• Maintain cleanliness of pool by regularly brushing the water line on the pool walls, wiping down railings, folding towels, squeegee and mop pool deck, among other tasks or “side work”

REQUIREMENTS

YOU’RE GOOD AT

• Remembering regular customers’ names and making them feel special


• Being the go-to person for all pool-related matters while on shift


• Being thorough and detailed in taking pool readings and maintaining log


• Ensuring compliance with all pool rules and policies, including reckless behavior


• Staying alert and focused while on shift


• Working independently with minimal supervision


• Working on a team to long and report water quality control and other issues for the next person on shift

REQUIRED

• Active CPR / First Aid / AED certification (*NYC requires CPR annually)

PREFERRED

• Prior experience in lifeguarding


• Prior experience in pool cleaning (vacuuming, backwashing, and scrubbing)


• Certification in technical pool management, maintenance, and servicing


• Prior experience in providing swim lessons