Weekend Lifeguard

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for a great gig where the work is actually fun? Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience and make a difference? Check out Goldfish Swim School! Were a rapidly growing, award winning franchise that is not your typical company!

We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We love our employees and reward hard work with shout awards, gift cards and fun social events! We offer paid training and flexible shifts that are perfect for students or folks who want to grab extra hours without working late nights. Even better? Due to the rapid growth of our school, advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate.

Goldfish Swim School is seeking qualified applications for a Lifeguard in Norwalk, CT .

Job summary: The Lifeguard is responsible for promoting and maintaining safe conditions in the pool deck environment. They must maintain constant supervision and communication with all staff.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Maintains attentive position in the pool areas at all times by walking, sitting and observing activity poolside.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents or casualties, makes rescues and administers first aid/CPR when necessary.
• Provides assistance to students and teachers as needed.
• Acts as a substitute swim instructor when necessary.
• Inspects pool areas before and after each 30-minute lesson, looking for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues and reports problems to management as appropriate.
• Participates in training/in-service as required.
• Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Preferred qualifications:

• Lifeguard, CPR/AED certification.
• Experience working as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor, camp counselor and/or childcare provider.

Work environment : While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate.