Seasonal Lifeguard

The Bay Club Company; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Club Membership

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Discounts on club services

Job summary

The Bay Club Company seeks a dedicated Lifeguard in Pleasanton, California. You will supervise the pool, ensuring safety and instilling a positive environment for all swimmers. Responsibilities include enforcing rules, performing rescues, and maintaining communication with management.

Applicants must hold current lifeguarding certifications. The position requires flexibility, as shifts may include weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Join us for a competitive hourly wage starting at $17.50 and enjoy benefits like club membership and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Certifications must be current and valid.
• Effective communication skills to engage positively with members.
• Requires attentiveness to swimmers' visual and audible cues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of swimmers and enforce pool rules.
• Rescue persons in distress using first-aid techniques.
• Notify Aquatic Director of any accidents or equipment issues.

Skills

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

Knowledge of water hazards and lifesaving techniques

Effective communication skills

Proficient swimming ability

Ability to recognize hazardous situations

Job description

Under the direction of the Director of Aquatics, the Lifeguard is responsible for supervising the pool and swimmers to ensure pool rules are followed and safety is a top priority.

Primary Job Functions

• 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.
• Available to work weekdays, weekends and holidays as needed as hours are not guaranteed and can change at any time

Other Job Functions

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

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Current Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, AED & 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
• Require attentiveness to visual and audible cues for recognition and identification of swimmers in distress or in process of unsafe behaviors
• Requires proficient swimming ability and the 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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is typically performed outdoors in varying and occasionally extreme (hot) weather conditions
• Ability to arrive at work on time for all scheduled work shifts required
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and readily able to adjust to changes in work environment
• Position requires daily public contact
• It is sometimes necessary to deal with unpleasant or angry people with the need to 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 but this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Mobility around and in the pool

Estimated Base Pay Range: $17.50 / 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer: The Bay Club Company ("TBCC") provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race (and all traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed (including, but not limited to, religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, and breastfeeding, and other related medical conditions), sexual orientation and identity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, actual or perceived national origin/ancestry, accent or ability to speak English, age, disability, marital/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.

Additional County Ordinances: LA County: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.