Lifeguard (part-time)

Health Fitness Corporation; West Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

HealthFitness is seeking a dedicated Lifeguard to join the aquatics team at our premier client site in West Hartford, CT. You will help maintain a safe, welcoming aquatic environment and support the health and well‑being of our client community.

The role is part‑time, 10 hours per week, with weekday evenings and weekend hours available. Candidates must hold American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED certification and be at least 16 years old.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid certification required.
• Dependable, alert and able to interact with people of all ages with strong customer service.
• Proficient with MS Office and basic databases/work tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure safety of patrons in aquatic facilities.
• Enforce rules and explain them to patrons as needed.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Perform chemical testing and document results for three water bodies and a hot tub four times daily.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Assist with towel folding, cleaning, water machines and facility inspections to ensure a safe environment.
• Maintain a professional attitude and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Dependability

Alertness

Interpersonal skills

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward. We foster each individual’s journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve – so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay. We provide personal and professional support, training and development and flexible employment opportunities.

About the role HealthFitness has is looking for a skilled Lifeguard to join the aquatics team at our premier client site in West Hartford, Connecticut. In this role, you'll help create a safe and welcoming aquatic environment while supporting the health and well-being of our client community.

Schedule:

Part‑time, 10 hours per week

• Weekday evenings: 3:00pm - 8:00pm


• And/or weekend hours: 7:45am - 12:00pm

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor and ensure safety and well-being of patrons using the aquatic facilities.


• Enforce and explain rules as necessary.


• Respond appropriately to any emergency.


• Perform chemical testing and documents results for three bodies of water and a hot tub four times a day.


• Attend all required staff meetings and training.


• Ensure that needs of the aquatic center are being met by folding towels; cleaning; filling water machines; and inspecting the Aquatics Facility to ensure safe environment for members.


• Maintain a professional attitude.


• Other duties as needed/assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.


• American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid certification.


• Meet HealthFitness Fitness and Skill standards.


• Be dependable, alert and able to interact with people of all ages in a positive manner with strong customer service skills.


• Computer proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook; and working knowledge of the member management system, databases, and tools.


• Applicants must meet hiring requirements including but not limited to pre-employment drug test.

The compensation range for this role is $15 - $16.94/hour. The final wage offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors. We understand that compensation is an important factor when considering a new opportunity, and we strive to provide a competitive wage within the market.

Brand:

HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business. We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We are looking for strategic thinkers, innovators, team players and leaders who align with our purpose of improving the health and wellbeing of those we serve. We’re a nationwide team of more than 2,400 professionals who believe in the power of health and fitness — and creating opportunities for others to believe as well. We are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of those we serve and consider ourselves lucky to inspire, motivate and engage over 1 million participants across our 135 clients, from corporations to health systems to colleges and universities. We started in 1975 as Fitness Systems. Over the years we expanded our services and capabilities to offer injury prevention and treatment and wellness services, so that we can truly care for the whole person. Today, we are HealthFitness and we’re backed by Trustmark, a benefits company that has supported employers and their teams for more than 100 years.