Lifeguard 2026 Summer Season

Idle Hour Club is searching for lifeguards for the 2025 pool season. A current Lifeguard certification and First Aid/CPR Certification is required. 

Pool Operation Dates Tuesday – Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day

Oversee Swimmer Safety The primary duty of a lifeguard is to maintain swimmer safety. Lifeguards monitor water conditions and guest behavior, enforcing safety rules and paying close attention to swimmer activities and behavior. Lifeguards may issue warnings when a swimmer is creating an unsafe environment.

Conduct Rescue Operations Lifeguards prevent death and injury by rescuing swimmers from the water. If a lifeguard notices a swimmer struggling or beneath the water for too long, they take necessary steps to safely remove the swimmer from the water. In some cases, a lifeguard may have to begin CPR procedures, working with other lifeguards to contact emergency services personnel and provide assistance to the swimmer.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Enforce all rules and regulations.
• Provide needed supervision to prevent accidents.
• Keep the pool areas clear of dangerous objects and substances.
• Immediately report needed repairs to the pool supervisor.
• Present a favorable, professional public image.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Pool Manager and the Head Lifeguard. Duties may include, but are not limited to, general housekeeping, general maintenance, and inspection of equipment and aquatic features.
• Assist in opening, closing, and operating of the pool as directed by management.
• Adheres to IHCC standards and maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Ensures that guests receive outstanding customer service by providing a friendly, fun, safe environment.
• Maintains high standards, positive attitude, and professional appearance.
• Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Recognize and respond effectively to all emergency situations
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Types: Seasonal

Pay: From $12.00 per hour to start; rises with years worked

Lifeguard Skills and Qualifications Lifeguards play a key role in creating safe environments for swimmers. Lifeguards need to be certified and possess the following skills:

• Swimming – lifeguards must be strong swimmers who can maneuver and navigate in the water even while carrying another person
• Observation skills – the ability to observe and monitor swimmers and safety conditions is vital in this role, so lifeguards should possess excellent observation skills
• Attention to detail – in many cases, a lifeguard’s shift can be relatively uneventful, but a high level of attention to detail and concentration is required throughout the shift to ensure swimmer safety
• Emergency response skills – if a swimmer is in danger, lifeguards need to calmly assess the situation and make critical decisions to provide assistance, so strong judgment and response skills are necessary
• Communication skills – lifeguards need to effectively communicate with swimmers and other lifeguards, so strong verbal communication skills are another requirement