Lifeguard

 

River Oaks is hiring for the 2026 Spring season! Our pool opens on March 6th, 2026. Come and join the River Oaks Country Club Aquatics team! The primary critical task of our dynamic team of Lifeguards is to keep our members and their families and guests and staff safe while poolside at our luxury year-round pool facility. If you are enthusiastic, confident and motivated to lifeguard – apply now! Certification training can be provided for you, if you are new to Lifeguarding.

 

 

*If not currently lifeguard certified, be prepared to attend a certification class during the onboarding process on February 27th, 2026 – Sunday March 1st 2026. You will be asked to complete a swim skill test during the interview process before certification class --> swim 150 yards continuously, retrieve 10lb brick and swim on your back for 20 yards, tread water using only your legs for 2 minutes continuously, swim another 50 yards

 

• Work as a team to ensure the safety of Members and guests during operating hours and emergency situations.
• Prevent incidents from occurring in and around the pool.
• Perform appropriate rescues and supplies proper first aid and/or CPR assistance needed; notifies proper authorities according to Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
• Adhere to and enforces the rules and regulations set forth by the Pool Committee and reports all infractions to the Aquatics Manager or a Head Lifeguard.
• Perform regular maintenance duties including vacuuming pool, emptying skimmers, skimming surface of all pools, regularly refreshing towel supply, disinfecting the pool deck, straightening tables and chairs, and disposing of trash and debris.
• Maintain amenities and cleanliness of changing rooms, bathrooms, showers, and guard house throughout the day.
• Attend in-service training to satisfy state law.
• Monitor pool games, assist in organizing, setting-up, and breaking-down any pool activity for members as required.
• Maintains all necessary records for incident reports, chemical checks, and daily attendance according to the law.
• Prepare pool towels for use

• Possess a current lifeguard certification through one of the following accredited organizations; American Red Cross, YMCA, or Ellis & Associates.
• Be at least 17 years of age.
• Able to work variable hours across the day 
• Must have availability on weekends and holidays
• Possess a reliable mode of transportation to get to/from the Club.
• Able to work in the outside poolside area up to 95% of the time, exposed to sunlight, wet and humid conditions, and heat exceeding 100 degrees.
• Able to spend long periods of time standing.
• Able to be independently mobile across the Club property.

• Thoroughly enjoys working with children.
• High energy, self-motivated, outgoing personality.
• Courteous, tactful, kind and respectful.
• Excellent people skills and a friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Reliable and timely – able to arrive at work on time and remain at the Club for the duration of the shift.

 

The Club and Our Benefits: We offer excellent benefits for full-time positions including: Medical, Dental, Vision; 401(k) Matching & Safe Harbor Contributions; Group/Voluntary Life Insurance; Paid Time Off; Short and Long Term Disability; Annual Christmas Bonus*; Employee Meals*; Complimentary Parking*; Employee Scholarship Program*. (*benefits available to all current employees).

 

Founded in 1923, River Oaks Country Club is considered among the nation’s premier private clubs and is ranked number 56 of the Top 100 Golf and Country Clubs globally by Platinum Clubs of the World. Situated on 183 acres, the Club has a long-standing reputation of providing members, their families and guests with an exceptional club experience and unparalleled service. 

 

River Oaks Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Oaks Country Club grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. 

 

Disclaimer: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.