Glen Oaks Country Club
Lifeguard
West Des Moines, Iowa•Temporary
$15 - $16.20 hourly
$15 - $16.20 hourly
About the Job
Lifeguard
Effective Date: May 1st, 2025 ( Flexible start date & hours available) MUST be available May 25th - August 24th. Preferably August 25th - September 1st for partial hours.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
The Lifeguard is responsible for providing safety and supervision to all patrons and guests who use the Aquatics facilities. The position will work directly with the Aquatics Director.
Education, Experience & Requirements:
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
- CPR/First Aid/AED Certification.
- Successful completion of a background check.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- 16+ years of age.
Job Tasks:
- Always monitor and supervise swimmers to ensure their safety.
- Respond to all incidents requiring first aid and follow emergency action procedures.
- Actively enforce all pool rules.
- Vacuum pool bottom; empty automatic skimmers; skim bugs and other debris from the surface to prepare the pool for daily use.
- Maintain cleanliness and all amenities in pool locker rooms including changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers.
- Attend all regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-service training.
- Report any safety issues immediately to the supervisor.
- Perform administrative record keeping including sign-in/out sheets, accident/incident, and opening and closing duty reports.
- Maintain a courteous, polite, and helpful relationship with all Members and guests.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Reports to:
- Aquatics Director, Aquatics Supervisors.
About Glen Oaks Country Club
Glen Oaks Country Club, developed in 1991, is an award-winning gated community and country club in West Des Moines, Iowa. Glen Oaks was previously named the #1 golf course in the State of Iowa by Golf Digest. The clubhouse, golf course and residential community is situated on 532 acres of land. The community is shared by an intimate group of friends and families who truly appreciate a lifestyle marked by quality, tradition and unrivaled amenities. The club features a resort-style aquatics park, patio bar & ice cream shoppe, custom culinary offerings with an on-site Executive Chef, a fitness room with on-site personal trainer and a stunning 18-hole Tom Fazio designed golf course that complements the exceptional beauty that is Glen Oaks Country Club.