Lifeguard Optional

TriHealth; Ohio; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lifeguard to ensure safety and provide instruction at a community pool. This role involves monitoring pool activities, performing rescues, and maintaining a clean environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong swimming background and relevant certifications, along with a passion for promoting safety and wellness. Join a team that values respect, engagement, and excellence in service, and make a positive impact on the community's fitness journey.

Qualifications

• Must have current lifeguard certification and be willing to work seasonally.
• Excellent swimming skills and knowledge of rescue techniques are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool activity and ensure safety for all participants.
• Maintain cleanliness of pool areas and assist coworkers.

Skills

Swimming Skills

Lifeguard Certification

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Basic Rescue Techniques

Education

High School Education or equivalent

Job description

Current Lifeguard Certification Willing to Work Seasonal for GE Fitness Evendale

This position is responsible for monitoring pool activity, facilitating safe and appropriate pool practices, rescuing and assisting those in need, providing instruction to participants, and maintaining a clean pool environment. Team participation and member interaction are also included.

Job Requirements:

1. High School Education or equivalent (2 years)
2. Age 16 with work permit
3. American Red Cross lifeguard certification or YMCA/lifeguard equivalent
4. First Aid, CPR, AED certifications
5. Knowledge and demonstration of basic rescue techniques
6. Excellent swimming skills, including ability to swim 300 meters using the 5 basic strokes
7. Up to 1 year or one season of lifeguard experience

Job Responsibilities:

1. Create a positive work environment and establish relationships with members, patients, physicians, and staff.
2. Promote safety in the pool area, perform rescues/prevent accidents, and inform management of safety hazards.
3. Communicate with management regarding issues and participate in record keeping.
4. Assist coworkers, provide positive feedback, and mentor new employees/students.
5. Motivate and assist members with swimming and fitness goals.
6. Maintain cleanliness of pool areas, including scrubbing, hosing, wiping down, and debris removal.
7. Adjust water fitness class lanes according to participant numbers.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent: Hearing (conversation and other sounds), standing, talking, use of hands, visual acuity (far and near), walking
• Occasional: Sitting, reaching, pulling, pushing, stooping, kneeling, lifting <50 lbs, occasionally lifting 50+ lbs
• Rarely: Climbing, kneeling

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

All team members are expected to demonstrate the following behaviors:

• Serve: Welcome everyone, acknowledge lost guests, refrain from personal cell phone use
• Excel: Address service breakdowns, prioritize guests, improve quality and safety
• Respect: Respect cultural differences and opinions, speak positively about colleagues
• Value: Be punctual, keep the environment clean, use resources efficiently
• Engage: Recognize achievements, show courtesy and compassion