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Lifeguard

Part-time

Life Time Fitness

Burr Ridge, ILPart-time$16.25–19.25/hrPosted 3w agoChecked 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$16.25–19.25/hr
Location
Burr Ridge, IL
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

StarGuard Elite Lifeguard CertificationBLS CPR CertificationFirst Aid Certified

Job overview

Life Time Fitness is hiring a Lifeguard. As an Aquatics Lifeguard, you must be safety minded and customer service oriented, working in a fast‑paced environment overseeing indoor and outdoor pools, monitoring deck safety, and assisting with aquatics events such as Dive‑in Movies and Poolapalooza.

Key focus areas include Greets and interacts with Members, Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid, and Ensures swimmers are aware of potentially dangerous swim areas and activities.

Important skills include Safety Minded, Customer Service Oriented, Monitor Pool Deck, Maintain Safety On Water Slides, Greet Members, and Interact With Members.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Safety MindedCustomer Service OrientedMonitor Pool DeckMaintain Safety on Water SlidesGreet MembersInteract With MembersRescue SwimmersAdminister First AidEnsure Swimmers Are Aware of Dangerous AreasKeep Pool Area CleanKeep Pool Area OrderlyCommunicate With GuestsExchange Information With Guests

Qualifications

Working Towards High School Diploma or GEDStarGuard Elite Lifeguard CertificationBLS CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertifiedAbility to Work in Stationary Position for Prolonged PeriodsAbility to Move About Club for Prolonged PeriodsAbility to Swim 300 Yards/Meters Without StoppingAbility to Tread Water for 1 MinuteAbility to Swim and Retrieve 10 Lb Diving BrickAbility to Routinely Bend to Raise More Than 20 Lbs6 Months Customer Service Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

Position Summary

As an Aquatics Lifeguard, you must be safety minded and customer service oriented. You will work in a fast-paced environment and will help to oversee state-of-the-art recreational and lap pools, both indoor and out. You will monitor the pool deck and maintain safety on water slides. You will help with aquatics events, such as "Dive in Movies" & " Poolapalooza."

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Greets and interacts with Members
  • Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid
  • Ensures swimmers are aware of potentially dangerous swim areas and activities
  • Keeps the pool area clean and orderly to ensure the safety of the Members ​

Position Requirements

  • Working towards a High School Diploma or GED
  • StarGuard Elite Lifeguard, BLS CPR, and First Aid Certified (or bridge to StarGuard when current certification expires or within 1 st year, whichever is first)
  • Ability to work in a stationary position and move about the club for prolonged periods of time
  • Ability to communicate and exchange information with guests who have inquiries about Life Time products and services
  • Ability to swim 300 yards/meters without stopping
  • Ability to tread water for 1 minute
  • Ability to swim, retrieve a 10 lb diving brick from the bottom of the pool and swim the brick to the top without stopping
  • Ability to routinely bend to raise more than 20 lbs ​

​ Preferred Requirements

  • 6 months of customer service experience

Pay This is an hourly position with wages starting at $16.25 and pays up to $19.25, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

  • A fully subsidized membership

  • Discounts on Life Time products and services

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)

  • Training and professional development

  • Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

  • Short term and long term disability insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans

  • Parental leave and adoption assistance

  • Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave

  • Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. Ultimate employment decisions are subject to human review and oversight. Life Time does not use AI in a manner that would have the effect of subjecting applicants to discrimination on the basis of protected classes or proxies or for engaging in any protected activity under applicable law.

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.

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