Wave Aquatics Juanita Pool Lifeguard
16 days ago
Kirkland
Job DescriptionSalary: $17.50 - $20.00 Job Summary: Lifeguards ensure the safety and well-being of all guests at Wave Aquatics swimming pool facilities. As a lifeguard, you will play a crucial role in providing excellent guest services while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You have a responsibility to maintain a safe environment and possess the ability to respond effectively in emergency situations. Key Responsibilities: • Enforce pool rules and regulations, • Prioritize safety of everyone in the facility at all times, • Actively scan and be fully attentive while guarding on stand to Red Cross Safety Standards, • Complete cleaning tasks when off stand and stay emergency-ready at all times, • Execute Emergency Action Plans correctly and quickly in the event of an accident or injury, • Prepare facilities for upcoming programs (lane lines, bulkhead move, equipment, etc.), • Perform daily checks of safety equipment (backboard, rescue equipment, First Aid kit, etc.), • Monitor pool water chemistry through water testing; ensure that all required chemical checks are happening and recorded appropriately, • Perform maintenance duties to maintain a clean and safe facility, • Provide excellent in-person and over-the-phone customer service to all guests who enter the facility, • Report and advise all concerns to the Pool Directors, • Attend all in-service trainings, • Complete opening and closing facility procedures, • 16 years of age or older, • High School Diploma or GED (In Progress OK), • Proven swimming ability with a strong understanding of water safety practices, • Valid American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR Certification (or ability to obtain certification prior to start date), • Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays, • Strong communication skills with the ability to interact positively with guests of all ages, • Ability to perform heavy lifting (up to 75 pounds) as required for equipment handling and maintenance tasks, • Capable of responding calmly and effectively in emergencies Work Environment: • Pool Facility Atmosphere: The work environment includes pool areas, which can be warm, humid, and noisy due to activity in and around the water, • Safety Awareness: The employee must be aware of water safety rules and regulations and work closely with other staff to ensure a safe environment Compensation and Benefits: • Hourly Pay: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour DOE