Lifeguard - Paid Training! Starting at $18-24/hr!

Redmond•Mill Creek, WA

1d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a great opportunity where the work is actually fun? Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience and make a difference? Check out Goldfish Swim School! We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We love our employees and reward hard work! We offer paid training and convenient shifts that are perfect for students or folks who want to grab extra hours without working late nights. Even better? Due to the rapid growth of our school, advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate. Summary : Ensures the safety of patrons of Goldfish Swim School by preventing and responding to emergencies. You feel it the moment you walk in. There’s more than vibrant colors, a tropical theme and happy children. There’s something different, something extraordinary. Something truly GOLDEN. It’s passion. Not just a passion for kids or a passion for swimming…it’s a special passion for changing – even saving – lives, by being a part of kids learning to swim. When you work at Goldfish, you're not just an employee. You're a part of something bigger. You're making an impact; a splash in the lives of the children in your community. You're an integral part of a team, working together to move forward a mission. You’re also making waves in your future, learning life lessons in and out of the pool through mentorship, leadership and passion. At Goldfish, it’s more than a job - it’s an endless pool of possibilities, opportunities and life-changing moments! At Goldfish, our core values are at the heart of everything we do, and behind every decision that we make. To us, these values are more than just words - they're embraced with purpose in our everyday lives, and what allows us to make a splash in our community, and in the lives of our members and our team! We go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN Experience! We believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW! Customer Service We do the right things, make the right decisions and treat people with Integrity Compassion Trust We meet and exceed expectations so you see Extraordinary Results We make a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to Celebrate!

Requirements

Ability to work with children
Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Must pass background examinations (included with training)
Must be at least 16 years old or turning 16 years old upon start date

Nice To Haves

Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility, acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of an accident or emergency.
Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents.
Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary.
Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction.
Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues.
Reports issues to management as appropriate.
Reports accidents and incidents to management.
Completes required documentation and paperwork.
Performs Deck Teacher duties as needed.
Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.