Lifeguard & Swim Instructor, Evenings and Weekends

The Athletic Club of Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Athletic Club of Columbus is seeking a Lifeguard & Swim Instructor to ensure member safety and maintain pool quality. Responsibilities include monitoring the pool area, instructing swim lessons, and managing emergency situations. Ideal candidates will possess CPR and Lifeguard certifications along with experience teaching swim lessons. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and club benefits including meals and access to amenities.

Benefits

Daily meals

Access to club amenities

Free parking

Qualifications

• 18 years old minimum requirement.
• Experience teaching Red Cross swim lessons for ages 6 months and up preferred.
• Ability to perform first aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and monitor the pool actively for member safety.
• Rescue distressed persons using proper techniques.
• Instruct swim lessons and ensure proper pool maintenance.

Skills

Swimming

Treading water

Instructing classes

Rescue procedures

Education

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Lifeguard Certification

Water Safety Instructor Certification

Job description

As a Lifeguard & Swim Instructor, you will be responsible for the safety of our members in the pool area. This position will assist in the teaching of swim lessons and help to keep our pool clean and accessible.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and monitor the pool by actively scanning the water and watching members to ensure their wellbeing while swimming.
• Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
• Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels such as pH and chlorine.
• Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
• Instruct swim lessons through interactive means (optional, WSI certification required to teach swim lessons).

Qualifications

• Able to swim, tread water, instruct classes and perform rescue procedures if necessary.
• Previous experience teaching Red Cross swim lessons for participants of ages 6 months and up.
• Valid CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certifications. Water Safety Instructor preferred.
• Must be 18 years old
• Available to work a schedule of Saturday and Sunday 7am-5PM, potential to pick up more hours on weekdays 4pm-9pm

Benefits

• Daily meals
• Access to club amenities
• Free parking

Salary and Schedule

$15/HR. Lifeguard, $20 Instructor (Must work at least 1 lifeguard shift)

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Shift Schedule: Any (Sa-Su 7:00 AM -5:00 PM, Mon-Fri 4:00pm-9:00pm)

Background

The Athletic Club of Columbus (ACC), is an iconic establishment. Created in 1912 by a group of business professionals interested in promoting social and athletic endeavors, the ACC remains an integral part of the Columbus business and political communities. The Club is rich in history and tradition and operates with an eye toward the future and an openness to change, diversity, and inclusion. The ACC is a haven for approximately 1,500 members and their families.

As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to continue a long tradition of excellent service while being able to make an impact through the introduction of new ideas and contributing to the club staff's identity. Employees are expected to present themselves in a professional yet friendly manner.

The Athletic Club of Columbus (ACC) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The ACC is an at-will employer and neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for the ACC to hire any applicant. If hired, understand that the ACC or the employee can terminate the employee's employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. No representative of ACC has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.