Lifeguard (seasonal)

Health Fitness Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lifeguard, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of aquatic facility users. This seasonal position offers flexible hours and the chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment. You'll be responsible for monitoring patrons, enforcing rules, and maintaining a clean and safe facility. With competitive pay and a commitment to personal and professional growth, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about health and community. If you're ready to make a difference and enjoy a rewarding experience, this role is for you!

Benefits

Health benefits

Flexible employment opportunities

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old with Lifeguarding certification.
• Strong customer service skills and computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety and well-being of aquatic facility patrons.
• Perform chemical testing and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Dependability

Alertness

Lifeguarding Skills

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Member Management System

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.

HealthFitness has a great opportunity for seasonal part-time & full-time Lifeguards at our client site located in Old Westbury, NY. This position is seasonal through September 2025. As a lifeguard, you will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring a safe and friendly environment for all of the aquatic facility members and guests.

You will be working approximately 20-25 hours per week.

Key Accountabilities

1. Monitor and ensure safety and well-being of patrons using the aquatic facilities.
2. Enforce and explain rules as necessary.
3. Respond appropriately to any emergency.
4. Perform chemical testing and document results for three bodies of water and a hot tub four times a day.
5. Attend all required staff meetings and training.
6. Ensure that needs of the aquatic center are being met by folding towels; cleaning; filling water machines; and inspecting the Aquatics Facility to ensure a safe environment for members.
7. Maintain a professional attitude.
8. Other duties as needed/assigned.

Minimum Requirements

1. Must be at least 16 years old.
2. American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid certification.
3. Meet HealthFitness Fitness and Skill standards.
4. Be dependable, alert and able to interact with people of all ages in a positive manner with strong customer service skills.
5. Computer proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook; and working knowledge of the member management system, databases, and tools.

All lifeguards are required to perform a basic lifeguard skill test consisting of:

1. 500 yard swim.
2. Active, Passive, Submerged rescues.
3. Spinal injury management in shallow and deep water.
4. Other various techniques that were learned during the Lifeguard Training Program.

Compensation: $17.00/hr - $21.00/hr. Pay is dependent on experience and qualifications.

HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business. EOE/AA. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Age/Disability/Veteran.