Lifeguard

Arch Amenities Group•New York, NY

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard is responsible for monitoring the pool and surrounding aquatic areas, enforcing safety rules, responding to emergencies, and helping maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for Brooklyn Sports Club members and guests. Maintaining a safe pool environment is the top priority. Lifeguards are expected to remain attentive, professional, and prepared to respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations. This is a part-time, year-round position with consistent scheduling and programming. Unlike many seasonal lifeguard opportunities, Brooklyn Sports Club operates its aquatic facilities and programs throughout the year.

Requirements

Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
Current CPR/AED Certification
Current Standard First Aid Certification
High school education or comparable work experience.

Nice To Haves

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification preferred.
Effective leadership skills and a strong work ethic.
Excellent customer service skills.
Energetic, enthusiastic, and professional attitude.
Ability to remain focused and attentive for extended periods.
Ability to show initiative, make appropriate decisions, troubleshoot, and anticipate potential problems.
Positive and enthusiastic attitude toward the position and facility.
Ability to communicate confidently, professionally, and tactfully with members and guests.
Ability to cooperate and work effectively with others.
Consistent integrity, dependability, and responsibility.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately during stressful or emergency situations.
Adaptable and flexible under stressful and/or unusual circumstances.
Availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of all swimmers through preventative measures and by identifying and minimizing potentially hazardous situations.
Maintain active and attentive surveillance of the pool and surrounding aquatic areas.
Enforce all pool rules and regulations in a professional, polite, and courteous manner.
Provide a quick and appropriate response to emergency situations in the water and pool deck areas.
Perform emergency procedures in accordance with current Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid training.
Conduct ongoing pool and aquatic facility maintenance as assigned, including adjusting feeders when necessary, checking the operation of pumps and flow meters, vacuuming the pool, washing down the deck and pump room, cleaning stainless steel surfaces and filters, and recording pool readings.
Monitor the aquatic facility and immediately report unsafe conditions, maintenance concerns, or equipment problems.
Maintain knowledge of Brooklyn Sports Club aquatic information, policies, schedules, and programming.
Maintain a professional appearance and wear the appropriate uniform while on duty.
Report to scheduled shifts on time and prepared to work.
Ensure that the aquatic area remains safe, clean, organized, and welcoming.
Communicate professionally with members, guests, coworkers, and management.
Complete required safety, maintenance, and incident documentation accurately and on time.
Participate in required safety drills, training, and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.