Lifeguard

Bethany Athletic Club; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier athletic club in Portland as a Lifeguard! This role focuses on ensuring the safety of members in the pool area while delivering excellent customer service. Candidates must have the necessary certifications and a passion for community service. Opportunities for additional commission-based swim instruction are available.

Benefits

401k retirement saving program

EAP providing complimentary counseling

Complimentary CPR class

Employee Referral Bonuses

FREE athletic club membership for employee

Medical, Dental, Vision options for full-time employees

Qualifications

• Must be a team player, capable of covering shifts.
• Physical ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of members and guests in pool area.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain a clean pool area.
• Greet and assess pool area entrants.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to perform pool rules

Physical ability to swim

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

CPR, First Aid, and AED Certifications

Experience in health club or hospitality industry

Job description

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Bethany Athletic Club, a premier athletic club in Portland’s west side seeks a Lifeguard to join the Aquatics team! The successful candidate will ensure the safety of members and guests in the pool area by following water safety policies and procedures, assessing risks, and preventing and responding to emergencies. As the Lifeguard, you will also be responsible for providing a fun, relaxing, and welcoming pool experience through excellent customer service skills.

There is also an opportunity to teach swim lessons for additional income—these are commission-based and typically average around $30 per hour.

Schedule: 12:00pm - 8:00pm Monday-Friday OR 10:00am - 6:00pm Saturday & Sunday

Pay: $17.95 per hour

Shift: Part-time or Full-time

Main Responsibilities

• Understand and enforce pool rules set forth by the club
• Respond to emergency situations in a timely and competent manner
• Greet and observe every person who enters the pool area, and assess their individual physical limitations and behavior
• Assist members with suggestions for additional programs, using pool equipment, and swimming tips
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe pool area, including performing chemical checks
  
  

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to perform and enforce pool rules and emergency procedures
• Physical ability to swim at least 500 yards per week and lift and/or carry 50 pounds
• Experience in health club or hospitality industry preferred
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification required prior to hire date
• CPR, First Aid, and AED Certifications required prior to hire date
• Must be a team player, willing to cover or trade shifts when necessary
• Must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends as necessary
  
  

Company Benefits For Your Life And Wellness

• 401k retirement saving program with matching after 1 year (if work 20 hrs per week and meet other qualifications).
• EAP providing complimentary counseling, financial & legal assistance
• Discounts on delicious food from Bethany Athletic Club and Laurel Parc
• Discounts through BenefitHub
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Holiday pay perks
• Yearly performance reviews and annual pay increases for those who qualify
• Complimentary CPR class + additional development and growth opportunities
• Participation in Wellness events including valuable prizes
• Fun company-wide events and outings!
  
  

Additional Perks For Full Time Employees

• Medical, Dental, Vision options for employee + spouse/domestic partner + dependents after 60 days
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Up to 18 PTO days + Holiday pay perks including Float Holiday
• Complimentary Disability + Life insurance
• Complimentary Bethany Athletic Club membership for employee + immediate family, including adult and children program discounts.
• 15% discounted housing at West Parc & South Parc Apartments
  
  

Additional Perks For Part Time Employees

• Oregon Sick Time
• FREE athletic club membership for employee
  
  

About Central Bethany

Central Bethany, owner & management company of Bethany Athletic Club, is a real estate development and property management company based in Portland, Oregon and the parent company of a portfolio of properties in the Bethany Village and surrounding Portland metropolitan area, including Bethany Athletic Club, Laurel Parc, South Parc, West Parc, Bethany Village Shopping Centre, Affinity Home Care, and LaScala Apartments. The Central Bethany main office is located in the heart of Bethany Village, a convenient location right off Highway 26 between downtown Portland and Hillsboro.

Central Bethany is committed to fostering and supporting a diverse, fun, productive and close-knit community through its diverse group of properties where a multitude of paths for career growth and development are provided throughout its various departments, with positions for every skill and experience level. Our fast-paced environment and service-first mentality is what makes us great at what we do. This approach paired with our family history, experience in the industry, and commitment to supporting a healthy work-life balance for all of our employees is what we believe sets us apart and makes Central Bethany a unique place to work. We are constantly working to improve and innovate to deliver the best experience, service and product to our customers, members and residents.

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  Entry level

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  Wellness and Fitness Services

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