Seasonal Lifeguard

The Bay Club Company; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 20,173 - 28,731; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Club Membership

Paid Time off

Health Insurance

Continuing Education

Discounts on club services

Job summary

The Bay Club Company is seeking Lifeguards in Fremont, California to supervise pool activities and ensure safety for all swimmers. Responsibilities include enforcing pool rules, performing rescues, and providing first aid as necessary. Candidates need to have current Red Cross certifications, strong swimming skills, and effective communication abilities. The position offers an estimated pay of $17.75 per hour, with potential for health insurance and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Obtain current Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
• Recognize hazardous situations and adopt effective courses of action.
• Engage positively with membership.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of swimmers and enforce rules.
• Rescue individuals in distress and provide first aid.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the pool area.

Skills

Knowledge of water hazards

Effective communication skills

Proficient swimming ability

Attentiveness to visual cues

Ability to extract victims

Education

Current Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, AED and First Aid certifications

Job description

The Lifeguard and Seasonal Lifeguard is responsible for supervising the pool and swimmers to ensure pool rules are followed and safety is a top priority.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of swimmers by consistently enforcing rules and regulations
• Notify swimmers of improper activities or hazards
• Rescue persons in distress or in danger of drowning when indicated and provide rescue breathing, CPR and First Aid
• Notify Aquatics Director of any accidents, rescues, or problems
• Report to the Aquatic Director any equipment that is in need of repair
• Answer inquiries pertaining to the use of the pool and Aquatics services offered
• Direct all helpful suggestions from participants and others to Aquatic Director or Club Management
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings
• Be available to work weekdays, weekends and holidays as needed; hours are not guaranteed and can change at any time
• Be on time for your shift and for rotations throughout the day; be ready to work, dressed in uniform (sunscreen applied) and wearing your rescue tubes and first aid pack each day; check your pack for its proper contents daily at the start of the shift
• Help keep pool deck clean, safe and organized
• Follow all safety procedures and precautions
• Give high quality of customer service
• This includes giving full attention to the pool/swimmers while in the guard chair; do not have a conversation; if a member needs assistance, please refer him or her to the Head Lifeguard or the Service Desk

Additional Job Functions

• Flexibility in work schedule, as the job may require day and evening shifts, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications

• Current Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, AED and First Aid certifications
• Knowledge of water hazards, lifesaving techniques and first aid; recognize hazardous situations and adopt effective courses of action
• Effective communication skills and engage positively with membership
• Attentiveness to visual and audible cues for recognizing swimmers in distress or in process of unsafe behaviors
• Proficient swimming ability and proper application of rescue and first-aid techniques
• Ability to properly extract victims from the pool(s) to the deck
• Oral comprehension and expression – ability to understand and communicate so others can understand ideas and information

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Work is typically performed outdoors in varying and occasionally extreme (hot) weather conditions
• Ability to arrive at work on time for all scheduled shifts; ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays required
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and readily able to adjust to changes in the work environment
• Position requires daily public contact
• It is sometimes necessary to deal with unpleasant or angry people and problem solve difficult situations
• It is necessary to adapt to a frequently changing environment
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to climb or balance and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must occasionally sit for extended periods and regularly walk around the facility
• Must occasionally talk and hear
• Must frequently move 10 pounds and in the event of an emergency lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Mobility around and in the pool

Job Description Revision

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous descriptions for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Bay Club Company (TBCC) provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, accent or ability to speak English, age, disability, marital or familial status, source of income, veteran status, citizenship status, political activities or affiliations, medical condition, genetic information, persons with AIDS or AIDS‑related condition, or persons who are victims of domestic violence.

Estimated Base Pay Range

$17.75 / hour

Other Compensation And Benefits

• Club Membership
• Competitive Compensation
• Discounts on club services and amenities
• Continuing Education
• Community Involvement
• Paid Time off
• Health Insurance
• Offered to Full‑Time associates. Full‑Time status eligibility starting at 25 average hours of work per week