Lead Lifeguard

HealthFitness • West Hartford, CT

5d • $25 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

HealthFitness is seeking a full-time, 40 hours per week, Lead Lifeguard to assist with oversight at our facility in Hartford, CT. This dynamic aquatics leadership role is ideal for someone passionate about safety, service, and creating great experiences for the community. You’ll lead daily lifeguard operations, respond confidently to incidents, support staff scheduling and step in as manager on duty when needed. In addition, you’ll help bring programs to life, assisting with swim instruction, special events, birthday parties, and family fun nights that make the Aquatic Center a place people love to visit.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a High School Diploma/GED.
• American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• A high level of emotional maturity
• Sound judgment and decision-making ability
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in all skills pertinent to that area
• Positive attitude
• Ability to navigate electronic onboarding and timecard systems required.

Nice To Haves

• 4 plus years of experience as a lifeguard preferred including 2 years of previous supervisory experience.
• Lifeguard Instructor certification preferred
• ARC Water Safety Instructor certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of patrons by performing Lifeguard surveillance, enforcing policies and following all regulations and procedures.
• Responsible for quickly handling all injuries/incidents that occur in the Aquatic Center during your shift and filling out incident/accident report, administer first aid as needed.
• Enforce and explain rules as necessary.
• Attend all required staff meetings and training.
• Report any broken or dysfunctional equipment immediately via incident report.
• Be familiar with all schedules and any posted changes for all facilities.
• Acts as manager on duty in absence of other leadership.
• Schedules swim instructors and fills in when lifeguards and swim instructors are unable to make their shifts.
• Assist Aquatics Supervisor with the implementation of various programs and initiatives.
• Other duties as needed/assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans including HSA, PPO and FSA options
• retirement/401(k) with employer matching program
• fitness and wellness programs incentivized with medical plan discounts
• certification reimbursement program
• tuition reimbursement
• paid new parent leave
• paid Holidays and PTO (starting at 3 weeks for full-time associates)
• volunteer paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED