Lifeguard

The Opportunity At Chelsea Piers you will find colleagues who are passionate about what we do. Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities, excellent benefits, and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, and event experiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a representative of Chelsea Piers, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with our members
• Prevent accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of swimming pool patrons; watch activities in the water and on swimming pool decks for individuals who may need assistance or guidance
• Rescue persons in distress and render the latest approved First Aid and artificial respiration procedures if necessary
• Maintain a high level of communication with patrons, staff, supervisors
• Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations
• Assist in cleaning the pool, pool area, and hot tub as assigned
• Performance of duties in accordance with established safety regulations and policies
• Keep management well informed of pool maintenance needs including cleaning, chemical adjustments, and repairs
• Provide input and feedback while responding to problems
• Assist in pool operations and miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications Qualifications:

• Lifeguard certification
• 1+ year with lifeguard experience, preferred
• Professional Rescuer certification, preferred (completion of certification required within 1 month of hire)
• High school diploma/GED required. Associate Degree or higher, preferred
• Positive, can-do and joyful attitude with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Community-minded
• Excellent communicator
• Proactive problem solver