Lifeguard/Deck Guard

Job Description Job Description ???? Lifeguard/Deck Guard – Pasadena, CA (91107) Pay: $19.50 – $20.50/hr | Location: Pasadena, CA 91107 Quick Facts: Paid Training • All shifts needed • Safety-Focused Role Warm Indoor Pools • Fun Team • Growth Opportunities Make a difference every day — and help keep our swimmers safe. You don’t need competitive swimming experience — what matters most is your ability to stay alert, follow safety procedures, and respond confidently when it counts. Deck Guards play a critical role in maintaining a safe aquatic environment. You’ll actively monitor the pool deck, support swimmers and staff, and respond calmly and effectively to safety situations. About Waterworks Aquatics Waterworks Aquatics is a premier swim school teaching children (ages 3 months and up) and adults how to swim. Our mission is to educate and motivate individuals to be safer and learn proper swimming technique. Safety is the foundation of everything we do. How You’ll Make an Impact Actively monitor assigned swimming areas to ensure guest and student safety. Respond quickly and appropriately to swimmers in distress or emergency situations. Provide basic first aid and assist with incident response per company protocols. Follow and execute Waterworks Aquatics’ Emergency Action Plan. Perform opening and closing procedures for the pool deck. Maintain pool deck cleanliness and safety, including light maintenance work and periodic restroom checks. Communicate guest or facility concerns to management using proper channels. What You’ll Bring Passion — you genuinely care about the safety and well-being of children and families. Adaptability — you stay alert and adjust quickly as pool conditions or situations change. Self-Responsibility — you remain attentive on deck and take ownership of safety at all times. Approachability — you’re welcoming, calm, and able to communicate clearly with families and teammates. Integrity — you consistently follow safety procedures, even when no one’s watching. You maintain regular and reliable attendance and arrive ready to perform a safety-critical role. At least 15 years old; able to swim, tread water, and lift up to 50 lbs when assisting in safety situations. First Aid/CPR/AED (Infant/Child/Adult), Lifeguard, and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications — or willingness to obtain with our guidance. Pay, Schedule & Growth Pay Range: $19.50 – $20.50 per hour. Flexible scheduling that fits school or other commitments, weekend availability required. Stable hours in a structured, safety-focused environment. Clear path to grow through reliability, training, and leadership development. Perks & Benefits 401(k) with company match. Dental & vision insurance (available for part-time and full-time). Paid training (all required training is compensated) and regular performance reviews (every six months). Fun culture: appreciation events and company parties. Employee discounts and opportunities for advancement. ???? Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help keep our swimmers safe. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waterworks Aquatics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility upon hire.