Lifeguard

Arch Amenities Group • New York, NY

12d

About The Position

The Lifeguard provides a safe and fun environment for participants using the aquatic facility. The role includes monitoring swimmers, responding to emergencies, maintaining the pool and surrounding areas, and sharing aquatic information and programming details. Lifeguards are expected to maintain a professional appearance, arrive punctually, and help keep the aquatic area safe, clean, and orderly. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school education or comparable work experience.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Valid standard First Aid certification.
• Valid Lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross.
• Certified Pool Operator certificate.
• Effective leadership skills and a strong work ethic.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational manner.
• Professional manner, discretion, and appearance.
• Ability to show initiative, make decisions, troubleshoot, and anticipate problems.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude toward the job and facility.
• Professionalism and confidence, with tactful communication with participants.
• Ability to cooperate and work with others.
• Consistent integrity, dependability, and responsibility, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication and expression.
• Adaptability and flexibility in stressful or unusual situations.
• Ability to sit for long periods.
• Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure swimmer safety through preventative measures and by minimizing hazardous situations.
• Enforce pool rules and regulations politely and courteously.
• Respond quickly to emergencies in the water or on the deck.
• Conduct ongoing facility maintenance, including adjusting feeders when necessary; checking pump and flow meter operations; vacuuming the pool; washing down the deck and pump room; cleaning stainless steel and filters; and recording pool readings.
• Maintain knowledge of aquatic information and programming.
• Maintain a professional appearance and wear appropriate dress or uniform.
• Report to work on time and punctually.
• Ensure the aquatic area is safe, clean, and orderly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED