Lifeguard: Full-Time Benefitted/Part-Time
About The Position
Team Sheeper, Inc. is hiring full-time lifeguards to work at its pools in Menlo Park and Palo Alto. Full-time lifeguards work 28–40 hours per week, with some scheduling flexibility. Employees regularly working at least 28 hours per week are eligible for vacation, health, and vision benefits. Paid lifeguard training is provided, and prior aquatics experience is not necessary. Lifeguards keep pool patrons safe and interact with clients, parents, children, and the public. The role calls for professional communication, customer service, problem-solving, and the ability to work cooperatively as part of a team. Lifeguards are expected to be responsible, consistent, focused, hardworking, and attentive. The organization also describes higher-level Lifeguard II and III roles that provide leadership and job guidance to newer lifeguards.
Requirements
- Be at least 15 years of age.
- Be able to swim 150 yards using freestyle or breaststroke, immediately tread water without using hands for two minutes, then swim 50 yards using freestyle or breaststroke.
- Be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
- Be self-disciplined, responsible, and alert.
- Demonstrate assertive, courteous, and professional behavior.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Be punctual and have reliable transportation.
- For Lifeguard II, meet at least four of these five criteria: have a high school diploma or equivalent; complete the lifeguard station response-time test in under 1 minute and 30 seconds; have two years of lifeguard experience; be cross-trained in at least one other Team Sheeper department; and maintain no more than two attendance-policy points in any six-month period.
- For Lifeguard III, meet the Lifeguard II criteria and at least three of these four additional criteria: be certified as an American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor; have four years of lifeguard experience, or two years of lifeguard experience and two years of leadership experience; be cross-trained in at least two other Team Sheeper departments; and attend 10 of 12 in-services in person without makeups.
- Vaccination is required; applicants may apply for an exemption.
Nice To Haves
- Current Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications are preferred.
- Police, nursing, firefighting, security, safety, or EMT experience is encouraged.
- For Lifeguard III, American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification is a qualifying criterion.
Responsibilities
- Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the facility.
- Act immediately and appropriately to protect patrons during emergencies.
- Provide emergency care and treatment as required until emergency medical services arrive.
- Maintain a professional appearance and attitude and provide a high standard of customer service.
- Perform maintenance and cleaning duties as directed to keep the facility clean and safe.
- Follow the established emergency action plan and procedures.
- Provide leadership, information, and guidance to newer lifeguards in Lifeguard II and III roles.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Vacation for employees regularly working at least 28 hours per week.
- Health benefits for employees regularly working at least 28 hours per week.
- Vision benefits for employees regularly working at least 28 hours per week.
- Paid training.
- Competitive wages.
- Upward mobility within the company.
- Access to company facilities and programs.
- Opportunity to work in other areas of the company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
