Lifeguard

Life Time, Inc.; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the recreation sector is seeking an Aquatics Lifeguard to ensure safety in pool areas and assist with various aquatic events. Responsibilities include monitoring pool activities, providing customer service to members, and maintaining cleanliness and order. Ideal candidates will have lifeguard certification, strong swimming skills, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Working towards a High School Diploma or GED.
• Lifeguard and First Aid Certified.
• 6 months of customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets and interacts with Members.
• Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid.
• Keeps the pool area clean and orderly.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

First Aid certification

Lifeguard 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
• Lifeguard and First Aid Certified
• 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

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.