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Lifeguard - West Hartford, CT

Part-time, up to 20 hrs/wk

HealthFitness is looking for Lifeguards to join the aquatics team at our client site located in West Hartford, CT. As a lifeguard, you will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring a safe and friendly environment for all of the aquatic facility members and guests.

What you'll be doing

• Monitor and ensure safety and well-being of patrons using the aquatic facilities.

• Enforce and explain rules as necessary.

• Respond appropriately to any emergency.

• Ensure that needs of the aquatic center are being met by folding towels; cleaning; filling water machines; and inspecting the Aquatics Facility to ensure safe environment for members.

• Other duties as needed/assigned.

What you'll need to have

• Must be at least 16 years old.

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid certification required.

• Meet HealthFitness Fitness and Skill standards.

• Be dependable, alert and able to interact with people of all ages in a positive manner with strong customer service skills.

• Ability to navigate electronic onboarding and timecard systems required.

• Applicants must meet hiring requirements including but not limited to pre-employment drug test.

All lifeguards are required to perform a basic lifeguard skill test consisting of:

• 500 yard swim.

• Active, Passive, Submerged rescues.

• Spinal injury management in shallow and deep water.

• Other various techniques that were learned during the Lifeguard Training Program.

Compensation : $16.50/hr.

Brand: HealthFitness

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