Lifeguard - Healthworks Fitness - Per Diem

Guthrie; Painted Post (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 32,525; Part time

Job summary

A local aquatic center in Painted Post, NY is seeking a Certified Lifeguard. Responsibilities include ensuring swimmer safety, maintaining cleanliness, and managing water quality. Candidates must possess current Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certifications, along with a year of prior experience. The position offers a pay rate ranging from $17.00 to $23.61 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Lifeguard preferred.
• Must possess excellent communication and motivation skills.
• Must possess competent knowledge of Lifeguarding and chemical testing skills.

Responsibilities

• Greets members and staff with exemplary service.
• Ensures safety of all swimmers using advanced lifeguarding skills.
• Supervises participants and enforces aquatics department policies.
• Educates participants on aquatic safety policies.
• Inspects aquatic areas regularly to ensure safety.
• Tests water chemistry according to guidelines.
• Maintains accurate water testing records.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Motivation skills

Knowledge of Lifeguarding

Chemical testing skills

Education

Current Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certifications

Job description

Position Summary

The Certified Lifeguard is primarily responsible for friendly service, safety and cleanliness of the Aquatic Center. This includes patron supervision, water testing, and record keeping.

Education, License & Certifications

• Current Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certifications required

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Lifeguard preferred.
• Must possess excellent communication and motivation skills.
• Must possess competent knowledge of Lifeguarding and chemical testing skills.

Essential Functions

• Greets members and staff with exemplary service, a smile and empathy.
• Ensures safety of all swimmers using advanced lifeguarding skills.
• Supervises each participant and professionally enforces the policies of the aquatics department and the Facility.
• Educates participants in aquatic safety policies both in lap pool, therapy pool, whirlpool, and sauna and steam room areas.
• Professional conduct is required at all times either with members or with staff.
• Inspects aquatic areas regularly to ensure deck is dry and clear of obstacles.
• Tests water chemistry in all pools according to state guidelines and those set by the Center. Make necessary adjustments based on pool operator’s guidelines.
• Maintains accurate water testing records and attendance records for all pools.
• Reports all incidences or injuries.
• Stores all equipment safely and in proper location.

Other Duties

• Participation in community and employee engagement activities is required.
• It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‑inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.

Pay Rate

Pay rate ranges $17.00 - $23.61 per hour.

Location

Painted Post, NY