Lifeguard

HealthFitness•West Hartford, CT

7d•$15 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

HealthFitness is seeking a part-time/on-call Lifeguard for its client site in West Hartford, Connecticut. The Lifeguard helps maintain a safe, friendly, and enjoyable aquatic facility for members and guests by monitoring patrons, enforcing rules, and responding to emergencies. The position also involves testing and documenting water chemistry, attending meetings and training, and helping maintain the Aquatics Facility.

Requirements

Be at least 16 years old.
Hold American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, including CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid certification.
Meet HealthFitness Fitness and Skill standards.
Be dependable and alert, and interact positively with people of all ages with strong customer service skills.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and have working knowledge of member management systems, databases, and tools.
Pass a basic lifeguard skills test, including a 500-yard swim; active, passive, and submerged rescues; spinal injury management in shallow and deep water; and other techniques learned during lifeguard training.
Meet hiring requirements, which may include a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure the safety and well-being of patrons using the aquatic facilities.
Enforce and explain facility rules as necessary.
Respond appropriately to emergencies.
Perform chemical testing and document results for three bodies of water and a hot tub four times a day.
Attend required staff meetings and training.
Fold towels, clean, fill water machines, and inspect the Aquatics Facility to ensure a safe environment.
Maintain a professional attitude.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.