Lifeguard

HOUSTONIAN•Houston, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard’s primary role is to ensure the safety of patrons and coworkers. This will be done by surveillance of the pools, recognizing and preventing hazardous behaviors, inspecting pool areas for potential problems and hazards, taking appropriate action and watching for unusual activity in and around the pool areas. Lifeguard’s secondary duties will include, but is not limited to: maintaining pool chemistry logs, cleaning and maintaining the pool areas, assisting coworkers with set up and tear down of a class area, and greeting and assisting members. Lifeguards are required to attend all Lifeguard In-Services and Aquatics, Club and Company meetings. Lifeguards will be required to work holidays and all Aquatics related events. This role is critical to maintaining the luxury standard and reputation of The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa while upholding the highest levels of discretion and professionalism.

Requirements

High school education, GED, or equivalent experience.
Current Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid Certification.
Required to audition to show skills are strong and up to date.
Speak English fluently
Positive and friendly attitude
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Hours required: Scheduled days and hours vary based on departmental needs.

Nice To Haves

Prior customer service experience preferred
Eye for cleanliness and detail

Responsibilities

Maintain surveillance of patrons in the facility, act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
Follow proper procedures for pool closures.
Always present a professional appearance and positive attitude.
Maintain a high standard of customer service.
Prepares and maintains appropriate reports.
Test and record water chemistry on a prescribed schedule, maintain logs.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Inspect the pool areas for problems and potential hazards, reports issues and follows up. Report potential problems and hazards to Head Lifeguard and Aquatics Manager immediately.
Greet members, assist with finding seating, towels, swim gear…etc.
Ensure proper inventory of loaner items are available to members
Clean and organize the pool areas
Assist Instructors prior to and after classes
Clean and organize the Pool House office and storage areas
Ensure the pool restrooms ensure they are clean
Other duties as assigned.