Lifeguard

Life Time, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Product discounts

401(k) with company match

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Life Time, Inc. is seeking an Aquatics Lifeguard to help oversee indoor and outdoor pools, ensure pool deck safety, and monitor water slides. This role emphasizes safety mindedness and customer service in a fast‑paced club environment.

You will greet members, assist with aquatics events such as Dive in Movies and Poolapalooza, and perform rescues and first aid when needed, while maintaining a clean, safe pool area.

Qualifications

• Working towards a High School Diploma or GED.
• StarGuard Elite Lifeguard, BLS CPR and First Aid certification required or bridge to StarGuard when current expires.
• Ability to swim 300 yards/meters without stopping.
• Ability to tread water for 1 minute.
• Ability to retrieve a 10 lb diving brick from pool bottom and bring it to surface.
• Ability to lift and carry 20 lb objects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Greets and interacts with Members.
• Rescues swimmers in danger and administers first aid.
• Monitors potentially dangerous swim areas and activities.
• Keeps the pool area clean and orderly for Member safety.
• Assists with aquatics events such as 'Dive in Movies' and 'Poolapalooza'.

Skills

Customer service

Safety minded

Communication

Swimming ability

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 $19.00 and pays up to $22.50, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• 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.