Aquatics Lifeguard

Life Time Inc.•Schaumburg, IL

1d•$16 - $19

About The Position

As an Aquatics Lifeguard, you are safety-minded and customer-service-oriented, working in a fast-paced environment to oversee indoor and outdoor recreational and lap pools. You monitor the pool deck, maintain safety on water slides, and assist with aquatics events such as “Dive in Movies” and “Poolapalooza.” The position also involves interacting with Members, responding to swimmers in danger, providing first aid, informing swimmers about potentially dangerous areas and activities, and keeping the pool area clean and orderly.

Requirements

Working toward a High School Diploma or GED.
StarGuard Elite Lifeguard, BLS CPR, and First Aid certification, or bridge to StarGuard when current certification expires or within the first year, whichever comes first.
Ability to work in a stationary position and move about the club for prolonged periods.
Ability to communicate and exchange information with guests who have questions about Life Time products and services.
Ability to swim 300 yards/meters without stopping.
Ability to tread water for one minute.
Ability to swim, retrieve a 10 lb diving brick from the bottom of the pool, and swim the brick to the top without stopping.
Ability to routinely bend to raise more than 20 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Six months of customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Greet and interact with Members.
Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and administer first aid.
Ensure swimmers are aware of potentially dangerous swim areas and activities.
Keep the pool area clean and orderly to support Member safety.
Monitor the pool deck and maintain safety on water slides.
Help with aquatics events such as “Dive in Movies” and “Poolapalooza.”

Benefits

Fully subsidized membership.
Discounts on Life Time products and services.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match for team members age 21 and older.
Training and professional development.
Paid sick leave where required by law.
Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Full-time team members are eligible for short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Full-time team members are eligible for life insurance.
Full-time team members are eligible for pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans.
Full-time team members are eligible for parental leave and adoption assistance.
Full-time team members are eligible for paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year based on tenure, and paid sick leave.
Full-time team members may be eligible for a deferred compensation plan if they meet the required income threshold.