Lifeguard

Company Overview

ABOUT AMERICAN GOLF

American Golf is a distinguished leader and pioneer in the golf industry, renowned for its innovative and unparalleled approach to golf course management. With over 50 years of experience as an owner, lessee, and manager of golf courses and country clubs, American Golf has established itself as an authority in maximizing the potential of any golf opportunity.

Throughout its rich history, American Golf has been involved with more than 325 golf courses, serving diverse private entities and public agencies with its expertise. Presently, American Golf oversees the management of over 70 premier facilities across the United States, providing exceptional service and experiences to avid golfers and enthusiasts alike.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, continually striving to exceed expectations and set new standards in the golf industry. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and maintaining the highest standards of course upkeep, ensuring that each visitor to our facilities has an unparalleled experience.

Job Details

Job Purpose

The Lifeguard is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure swimming pool environment for members and guests by monitoring use and responding to any emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledges, greets, and thanks all members and guests
• Ensures member/guest enjoyment and safety by overseeing daily activity within the pool environment including: observing swimmers in the pool and pool area to ensure safety at all times
• Enforcing pool rules as established by club management and the Aquatics Director
• Monitoring sanitation requirements by checking water conditions for chlorine and Ph and dispensing chemicals as needed
• Vacuuming and cleaning the pools
• Respond immediately to any emergency following proper CPR, First Aid or Lifeguard Training methods as indicated
• Other applicable duties that may be assigned by management and/or the Club's Aquatics Director

Additional Information

Qualifications

• Current CPR training and certification required
• Proven ability to motivate swimmers and parents in a positive manner
• Must demonstrate personal and professional organization and ability to coach different age levels
• Must have good leadership and communication skills
• Interest and ability to work with children
• Ability to effectively communicate with members, guests, co-workers and management

Education

• High School Diploma preferred
• Red Cross (or similar) lifesaving certification
• CPR/AED training
• 1-2 years of lifeguard experience is preferred

Skills/Abilities/Personal Characteristics

• Safety
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Multitasking
• Customer Service
• Creativity
• Teamwork
• Enthusiasm
• Efficiency

Working Conditions

• Days and hours of work vary by schedule and business needs.
• Weekend and holiday work will be required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand for long periods of time, to walk, read, hear, talk, balance, climb, use hands, use fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, smell, taste, push or pull. The employee may be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

American Golf Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunities for all. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis, (protected class), including but not limited to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions, age, disability, citizenship status, uniform service member status, or any other protected class under federal, state, and/or local law.