Lifeguard

Glen Oaks Country Club; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines is seeking a Lifeguard to provide safety and supervision at our Aquatics facility. The role focuses on after-school hours and weekend shifts from mid-August through mid-September, with flexible start dates.

Requirements include American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, CPR/First Aid/AED, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and minimum age 16. Responsibilities include monitoring swimmers, enforcing rules, cleaning, and timely reporting of safety concerns.

Qualifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• 16+ years of age.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise swimmers to ensure safety.
• Respond to incidents requiring first aid and follow emergency action procedures.
• Actively enforce all pool rules.
• Vacuum pool bottom; skim debris from the surface.
• Maintain cleanliness of pool locker rooms and amenities.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training.
• Report safety issues to the supervisor.
• Perform administrative sign-in/out and duty reports.
• Maintain courteous relations with Members and guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

Background check

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

16+ years of age

Job description

Lifeguard

Effective Date:

Currently seeking Employees to work after-school hours and weekends Mid August through Mid September.

Standard dates May 18th, 2025 ( Flexible start date & hours available) MUST be available May 25th - August 24th. Preferably August 25th - September 1st for partial hours.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Lifeguard is responsible for providing safety and supervision to all patrons and guests who use the Aquatics facilities. The position will work directly with the Aquatics Director.

Education, Experience & Requirements:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• 16+ years of age.

Job Tasks:

• Always monitor and supervise swimmers to ensure their safety.
• Respond to all incidents requiring first aid and follow emergency action procedures.
• Actively enforce all pool rules.
• Vacuum pool bottom; empty automatic skimmers; skim bugs and other debris from the surface to prepare the pool for daily use.
• Maintain cleanliness and all amenities in pool locker rooms including changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers.
• Attend all regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-service training.
• Report any safety issues immediately to the supervisor.
• Perform administrative record keeping including sign-in/out sheets, accident/incident, and opening and closing duty reports.
• Maintain a courteous, polite, and helpful relationship with all Members and guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to:

• Aquatics Director, Aquatics Supervisors.