Lifeguard

Location: The Club For Fitness - Mckinleyville CA

Pay Transparency: $17.00- $20.00 per admin hour (DOE);Minimum rates may vary based on local wage laws. Pay depends on factors including site location specialty certifications work experience and other business needs.

Role and Responsibilities

The lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of the swimming pool environment and must closely monitor and rescue swimmers.

Specific Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Project and promote a professional image
• Explain and enforce facility regulations policies and procedures to patrons
• Rescue swimmers in need of assistance
• Demonstrate proper rescue techniques including but not limited to swimming rescues First Aid and CPR
• Administer emergency care to patrons in need of assistance
• Monitor activities of patrons in the water and on deck and minimized the possibility of patron injury
• Conduct routine chemical test of the water on an hourly basis
• Keep accurate records of incident reports maintenance and chemical testing
• Perform routine maintenance of pool and pool equipment
• Effectively supervise the swimming area from an elevated Lifeguard chair
• Attend all in-service trainings
• Administer emergency care to members and guests in need of assistance
• Work as a TEAM with all other departments
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Other Functions

• Be knowledgeable about all programs and activities offered by Active Wellness
• Promote club services and activities
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment
• Assist with keeping the club well stocked and clean
• Attend Active Wellness site meetings and trainings
• Handle injury and illness and security incident reporting

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Lifeguards must maintain the following:
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (or equivalent training).
  • American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent training).
  • American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (or equivalent training).
• Performance test are as follows:
  • Swim 300 yards continuous
  • Tread water for two minutes using legs only
  • Demonstrate the proper use of rescue equipment
  • Perform aquatic rescue & CPR/AED skills
• Must be detail oriented organized and highly responsive with a commitment to customer service
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Attend Active Wellness site meetings and trainings
• Basic computer skills customer service skills results oriented ability to multitask and commitment to the fitness industry

• Strong verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills customer service skills results oriented ability to multitask and commitment to the fitness industry
• AED/CPR/First Aid Certified
• Proof of citizenship or legal status

Physical and Working Conditions

• Ability to take the responsibility for the health and safety of others
• Ability to stand for several hours in a same shift; ability to lift 25 lbs
• Fitness club environment
• Must follow OSHA and Active Wellness safety standards

Benefits

• Health Dental and Vision Insurance (Full Time)
• Health Flexible Spending Account (Full Time)
• Paid Time Off (Full Time)
• Parking & Transit Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) (Eligible after 1 year of service 1000 work hours)
• Legal Support Plan
• Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health Support Service
• Complimentary Club Membership and Discounts on Active Products (where applicable)

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Active Wellness LLC is an equal opportunity employer.