Lifeguard (Seasonal)

Direct Report: Lead Lifeguard/Aquatics Manager

Tacoma Country & Golf Club Overview
Tacoma Country & Golf Club is as proud of our past as we are excited about our future. Dating to 1894 Tacoma Country & Golf Club has been occupying this beautiful property on the shores of American Lake for well over a century. TCGC is the oldest established Golf Club West of the Mississippi.

Golf is central to the member experience at Tacoma Country & Golf Club. We feature an 18hole championship golf course that stretches beyond 6900yards from the back tees. Accomplished players will love the test they find on our links while players of all skill levels will find a playable course that is enjoyable round after round.

Tacoma Country & Golf Club offers a competition sized swimming pool set on the shores of American Lake complete with locker rooms a Beach House with kitchen and bar and beach and lake access with a dock and slide. The pool beach house and lake operate for members and their guests from Memorial Day to Labor Day and through September weather and lifeguard availability permitting.

Position Summary
Tacoma County and Golf Club Lifeguards monitor pool and lake activities and always ensure member safety. Lifeguards shall possess knowledge of rescue procedures and emergency medical procedures. Must have CPR and First Aid Certification. Lifeguards will prepare the pool for use and continue maintenance throughout the shift.

Position Core Duties

Maintain surveillance of all patrons in pool kiddie pool jacuzzi and lakefront/dock area.

Act immediately and appropriately during the event of an emergency to provide safety to all patrons.

Maintain professionalism in appearance and attitude and possess a high level of customer service.

Open pool and lake area each day according to business hours.

Maintain a clean and safe pool environment.

Enforce Club rules of safety and conduct.

Ensure pool area lake area and locker rooms and bathrooms are always clean.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

Working knowledge of aquatics recreation and operation systems

Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills for working with members employees program participants and guests of members.

Ability to demonstrate strong work ethic and customer service skills.

Employment contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

Current Lifeguarding Certification from the American Red Cross

Ability to respond to emergency situations.

Ability to perform duties involving physical labor such as bending kneeling standing reaching climbing stooping squatting pushing and twisting.

Ability to perform strenuous activity with the physical ability to perform job.

Able to lift 50 pounds.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting pay is $18.0020.00/hour DOE

Golf Privileges per employee handbook

Employee Meal Program per employee handbook

Paid Time Off per employee handbook

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