Lifeguard (Seasonal)

Description

Direct Report: Lead Lifeguard/Aquatics Manager

Tacoma Country & Golf Club Overview

Tacoma Country & Golf Club is as proud of our past as we are excited about our future. Dating to 1894, Tacoma Country & Golf Club has been occupying this beautiful property on the shores of American Lake for well over a century. TCGC is the oldest established Golf Club West of the Mississippi.
 

Golf is central to the member experience at Tacoma Country & Golf Club. We feature an 18-hole championship golf course that stretches beyond 6,900-yards from the back tees. Accomplished players will love the test they find on our links, while players of all skill levels will find a playable course that is enjoyable round after round.
 

Tacoma Country & Golf Club offers a competition sized swimming pool set on the shores of American Lake complete with locker rooms, a Beach House with kitchen and bar, and beach and lake access with a dock and slide. The pool, beach house, and lake operate for members and their guests from Memorial Day to Labor Day and through September, weather, and lifeguard availability, permitting. 

Position Summary
Tacoma County and Golf Club Lifeguards monitor pool and lake activities and always ensure member safety. Lifeguards shall possess knowledge of rescue procedures and emergency medical procedures. Must have CPR and First Aid Certification. Lifeguards will prepare the pool for use and continue maintenance throughout the shift.

Position Core Duties

· Maintain surveillance of all patrons in pool, kiddie pool, jacuzzi, and lakefront/dock area.

· Act immediately and appropriately during the event of an emergency to provide safety to all patrons.

· Maintain professionalism in appearance and attitude and possess a high level of customer service.

· Open pool and lake area each day according to business hours.

· Maintain a clean and safe pool environment.  

· Enforce Club rules of safety and conduct.

· Ensure pool area, lake area, and locker rooms, and bathrooms are always clean.

Requirements

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

· Working knowledge of aquatics recreation and operation systems

· Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills for working with members, employees, program participants, and guests of members.

· Ability to demonstrate strong work ethic and customer service skills.

· Current Lifeguarding Certification from the American Red Cross

· Ability to respond to emergency situations.

· Ability to perform duties involving physical labor, such as bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, squatting, pushing, and twisting.

· Ability to perform strenuous activity with the physical ability to perform job. 

· Able to lift 50+ pounds.

· Ability to swim 200 yards in open water (along lake front)

· Employment contingent upon clearing a criminal background check.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting pay is $18.00-20.00/hour DOE

Golf Privileges per employee handbook

Employee Meal Program per employee handbook

Paid Time Off per employee handbook

Tacoma Country and Golf Club is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

To Apply for this Position

Please fill out the job application at www.golftcgc.com and navigate to the Careers Page at the bottom