Lifeguard

Washington Golf & Country Club (WGCC) is a private, family-oriented club in Arlington, Virginia, and we are hiring Seasonal Lifeguards for the upcoming pool season. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are responsible, safety-minded, and looking for a fun, team-oriented summer position.

Seasonal Lifeguards are responsible for maintaining a safe and enjoyable pool environment for WGCC members and guests. Lifeguards must remain alert at all times and be prepared to respond quickly and professionally to emergencies.

Under the direction of the Pool Manager, responsible for the safety and cleanliness of pool facility in a manner that is most pleasing to members and their guests while ensuring a high standard of appearance, hospitality and service in personnel and cleanliness of the pool.

  Responsibilities:

• Sit attentively in lifeguard chair actively observing the water while pool patrons are swimming
• Supervise pool and check in in hot and often difficult weather conditions
• Abide by all WGCC policies and procedures
• Ensure safety of all pool patrons in and out of the pool
• Ensure all members and their guests are abiding by the guidelines and policies of the Club
• Work within a team to run the pool with the highest level of customer service
• Wear proper and clean uniforms at all times
• Maintaining cleanliness of the deck, stocking of towels and cleanliness of bathroom (making hourly checkups)
• Ensure that all local and state laws and the Club’s policies and procedures for the operation and pool are consistently followed
• Assist with setup and takedown of swim and dive meets, including judges’/workers/ table, swim/dive team areas
• Ensure operation of PA system
• Check in patrons and their guests, making sure that all who are permitted entry are members
• Complete pre-established daily and hourly tasks and any other job listed on the job board or given by the Pool Managers or Aquatics Director
• Attend pre-, in-, and post-season staff meetings and orientation and abide by all policies discussed there
• Other duties as assigned

• At least 16 years of age
• Experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Must have current Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR certifications
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills to a wide variety of constituents, including both swimmers and parents (children and adults)
• Demonstrated organization and coordination skills and ability to meet deadlines and multi-task
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards and coordinate quality assurance programs in areas of responsibility
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations
• Excellent interpersonal/relationship-building skills
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, squat, kneel, reach, bend, stoop, twist, climb, clean, walk on rough ground and lift up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to rescue a human being trapped in the water regardless of the individual’s weight
• Must be able to dial, collate, file, open/close, sort, stamp, staple, fold/unfold and insert/remove
• Must be able to handle hot and cold interior and exterior conditions (sometimes hot and often difficult weather conditions) and exposure to dust, fumes or gases
• Must be able to work in close proximity to moving machinery
• Independent mobility