Lifeguard

About the position

As a Lifeguard at US Fitness, your primary responsibility is to ensure a safe and enjoyable pool experience for all members, guests, and prospects. You will be tasked with enforcing pool guidelines and adhering to all policies and procedures to maintain a secure environment. This role requires vigilance and a proactive approach to safeguarding the pool area, ensuring that all safety regulations are followed in a professional manner. You will be expected to deliver the ultimate fitness experience to every member, every time, which includes maintaining a clean and safe environment around the pool and being aware of the pool and surrounding area at all times. In this position, you will greet all members, guests, and visitors as they enter the pool area, providing a welcoming atmosphere. You will also be responsible for rescuing patrons when necessary and performing appropriate follow-up procedures, including the proper use of first aid equipment. Testing water quality in the pools, adjusting chemicals as needed, and maintaining records will be part of your daily tasks. Additionally, you will maintain the pool, pool deck, area, and pump room, assist in equipment maintenance, and promptly report any breakdowns or other issues. You will address all questions or comments from members and guests, making referrals as needed, and enforce the aquatics schedule in a professional manner. Conducting patron and/or youth swimming tests to assess their ability to swim independently is also part of your responsibilities. Completing all necessary paperwork, attending required meetings and trainings, and understanding and following employee standards of conduct and ethics are essential to your role. You will also need to understand and uphold club building, facilities, service, program, and emergency procedures, complete all in-house staff training as assigned, and assume other duties as assigned. Flexibility in working hours is necessary, as you may be required to work early morning, evening, and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Greet all members, guests, and visitors as they enter the pool area.
• Rescue patrons and perform appropriate follow-up procedures, including proper use of first aid equipment.
• Test water quality in pools, adjust chemicals as needed, and maintain records.
• Maintain the pool, pool deck, area, and pump room.
• Assist in equipment maintenance and promptly report any breakdowns or other problems.
• Address all questions or comments from members and guests, making referrals as needed.
• Enforce the aquatics schedule in a professional manner.
• Perform patron and/or youth swimming tests to assess ability to swim independently.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Understand and follow employee standards of conduct and ethics.
• Understand and uphold club building, facilities, service, program, and emergency procedures.
• Complete all in-house staff training as assigned.
• Assume other duties as assigned.
• Work early morning, evening, and weekend hours as necessary.

Requirements

• Current lifeguarding certification, including professional rescue required.
• Current CPR/AED certification required.
• Six months' experience in an aquatics setting preferred.
• Current pool operator's certification preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Ability to motivate and nurture others.
• Strong work ethic that includes punctuality, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a friendly, enthusiastic, and positive attitude.
• Outwardly facing professional appearance.
• Confidence and desire to create new relationships quickly.
• Ability to quickly acquire and apply new knowledge and skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Demonstrated swimming and rescue skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of first-aid practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of swimming pool operations.

Benefits

• Complimentary Membership and Guest Privileges
• Discounts on Personal Training, Mind&Body, Aquatics, and Kids Programs
• Discounts on Serenity Day Spa Services and all apparel
• Employee Referral Gift
• In-house Continuing Education Credits and CEC Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits and Group Life Insurance Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off