Lifeguard BR

SELA Aquatics; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading aquatics company is hiring Lifeguards for the Baton Rouge region. Successful candidates will ensure safety, respond to emergencies, and enforce facility rules while working flexible hours. Certification by the American Red Cross is required, but candidates can apply before certification.

Qualifications

• Must be American Red Cross lifeguard certified.
• Must be at least 15 years old by the last day of the lifeguard course.

Responsibilities

• Preventing accidents and emergencies in the aquatics facility.
• Enforcing pool rules effectively and courteously.
• Testing water chemistry and performing cleaning tasks.

Skills

Emergency Response

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Job description

THIS POSTING IS FOR LIFEGUARD POSITIONS IN OUR BATON ROUGE REGION

Job Duties:

• Preventing accidents and emergencies in the aquatics facility
• Responding as trained in the case of an emergency
• Enforcing pool rules effectively, courteously, and consistently
• Interacting professionally and respectfully with guests
• Participating in staff meetings and in-service trainings
• Maintaining a clean and hazard-free pool and deck area
• Testing water chemistry and performing cleaning tasks as trained

Classification:
Seasonal, Generally 20-35 hours per week

Pay Rate Information (New Structure Starting w/ 2023 Season):

• Candidates wishing to work only at one location with only a few exceptions are considered Lifeguard I and start at $12/hr, before bonus opportunities. A Lifeguard I can expect to be schedule at their home facility in nearly all situations, and will only be assigned outside of their home pool for training. A Lifeguard I is allowed to pick-up shifts at other pools but will not be assigned.
  
• Candidates willing to work shifts at other pools in their region (usually less than 25% of shifts assigned) are considered Lifeguard II and start at $14/hr, before bonus opportunities. Although the vast majority of a Lifeguard II's shifts will be at the home location, they will be scheduled at other pools in their region.
• Candidates will be asked in their interview for which position, Lifeguard I or Lifeguard II, they wish to be considered.

Certification Requirements:
Must be American Red Cross lifeguard certified by the first day of work. Candidates may apply and interview for a position before taking the lifeguard certification course, with a job offer contingent on successfully achieving certification. To register, visit www.selaaquatics.com

Must be at least 15 years old by the last day of the lifeguard course.