Lifeguard
McLean, VA 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description
Description

Summary Objective:

Provide a safe and fun pool experience by enforcing pool guidelines, assisting members, guests, and prospects, and following all policies and procedures

Essential Functions:

  • Deliver the ultimate fitness experience to every member, every time
  • Safeguard pool areas and enforce rules and regulations in a professional manner
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment
  • Be aware of pool and surrounding area at all times

Job Responsibilities:

  • Greet all members, guests, and visitors as they enter pool area
  • Rescue patrons and perform appropriate follow-up procedures, including proper use of first aid equipment
  • Test water quality in pools, adjust chemicals as needed, and maintain records
  • Maintain the pool, pool deck, area, and pump room
  • Assist in equipment maintenance and promptly report any breakdowns or other problems
  • Address all questions or comments from members and guests, making referrals as needed
  • Enforce the aquatics schedule in a professional manner
  • Perform patron and/or youth swimming tests to assess ability to swim independently
  • Complete all necessary paperwork
  • Attend all required meetings and trainings
  • Understand and follow employee standards of conduct and ethics
  • Understand and uphold club building, facilities, service, program, and emergency procedures
  • Complete all in-house staff training as assigned
  • Assume other duties as assigned
  • Work early morning, evening, and weekend hours as necessary

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills
  • Excellent listening skills
  • Ability to motivate and nurture others
  • Strong work ethic that includes punctuality, organization, and attention to detail
  • Ability to maintain a friendly, enthusiastic, and positive attitude
  • Outwardly facing professional appearance
  • Confidence and desire to create new relationships quickly
  • Ability to quickly acquire and apply new knowledge and skills
  • Willingness to work flexible hours
  • Demonstrated swimming and rescue skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of first-aid practices and techniques
  • Knowledge of swimming pool operations

Required Experience, Education & Certifications:

  • Current lifeguarding certification, including professional rescue required
  • Current pool operator's certification preferred
  • Six months' experience in an aquatics setting preferred
  • Current CPR/AED certification required

Employee Benefits:

All US Fitness team members receive:

  • Complimentary Membership and Guest Privileges
  • Discounts on Personal Training, Mind&Body, Aquatics, and Kids Programs
  • Discounts on Serenity Day Spa Services and all apparel
  • Employee Referral Gift
  • In-house Continuing Education Credits and CEC Reimbursement

Additional Full Time Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits and Group Life Insurance Benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off

Relocation: Candidates outside of the specified area are welcome to apply but if selected for an interview, they must be willing to travel at own cost. Relocation assistance is not offered.

US FITNESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

US FITNESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

US Fitness is an equal opportunity employer and conducts all hiring and employment practices strictly in accordance with applicable employment discrimination laws and regulations. Discrimination in employment on the basis of any classification protected under federal, state, or local law is a violation of our policy and is illegal. The Company does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), pregnancy, protected veteran status, status as a uniformed service member under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“uniformed service member status”), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or other categories defined by federal, state, or local law.

EEO is the LAW.

Reasonable Accommodations: If you have an inquiry about an application or have a physical and/or mental disability and need special accommodations applying for a job using our online application system, please call 703-740-9009 or email careers@usfitnessgroup.com."


 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Part Time
Required Experience
0 to 1 year
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