Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

Spokane Club Inc•Spokane, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Spokane Club is seeking a Lifeguard & Swim Instructor to serve as an attentive lifeguard at an upscale private club, guarding lap and recreation pools according to Red Cross and Spokane Club guidelines, and maintaining order and safety. The role also involves instructing swim lessons for individuals and groups of all ages (18 months through adult), developing tailored lesson plans, and ensuring a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment. The Spokane Club, founded in 1890, is the premier recreation and business club in the Inland Northwest, featuring a historic downtown Clubhouse and a large athletic facility in the Valley. It offers comprehensive amenities including hotel rooms, banquet rooms, a restaurant and bar, cafes, conditioning rooms, basketball gyms, racquetball courts, indoor pools, locker rooms with sauna and steam, child care, youth programming, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, and group exercise rooms. The club values hard work and offers team members free access to athletic facilities, a free employee meal program, and discounts on programs for themselves and family.

Requirements

You have the smile and can-do attitude that others enjoy
Passion for customer service
Excellent follow-up skills with great attention to detail
Comfortable using a computer and talking on the phone
Team player
Demonstrates leadership in stressful situations to help guide others
Highly self-motivated and productive
Able to be flexible with your schedule
Possession of a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
Previous swim instruction experience required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Age 18 minimum
Ability to swim 500 yards continuously, remain vigilant and act quickly in making rescues and rendering aid
Multi-tasker with a great attitude
Ability to see the details and clean/tidy the pool area throughout the shift
Ability to convey confidence and communicate well in high stress situations
Must be able to stand for 6 hours and lift up to 50lbs

Nice To Haves

Current Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification preferred
Previous lifeguard experience preferred
Experience teaching both group and private lessons
Background in competitive swimming
Ability to work with young children and adapt teaching styles accordingly

Responsibilities

Attend training meetings scheduled by Aquatics Director
Enforce water safety rules and regulations
Perform rescues, first aid and resuscitation as needed
Guard the pool according to Red Cross Lifeguard policies and standards, and Club lifeguard rules
Maintain organized pool deck and storage areas, including lifesaving equipment, lesson, team and recreational equipment, and lost and found items
Install and remove as necessary for programming: lane lines, steps, flag poles and flags
Notify supervisor of disturbances, emergencies and staff performance problems
Open and close swimming and poolhouse facilities
Assist supervisors as requested
Adhere to Club standards as described in the Employee Handbook
Instruct swim lessons for individuals and groups (ages 18 months through adult)
Develop and implement lesson plans tailored to swimmer ability and goals
Ensure a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment
Provide feedback to swimmers and parents on progress and skill development
Support team programs, clinics, or swim team activities if applicable