About this role
The Village at Orchard Ridge – Where Every Role Makes a Difference!
Job Title: Lifeguard
Job Type: PRN / As Needed
Shift: Day Shift
Salary Range: $17.25 – $20.00/hour (Final offer based on skills, experience, and professional background).
Why You’ll Love Being Part of Our Team
- Supportive Team Environment: Work with dedicated professionals who value collaboration and respect
- Consistent Day Shift Hours: Enjoy predictable scheduling that fits your routine
- Positive Workplace Culture: Join a caring community that recognizes your contributions and commitment
What You’ll Do
- Maintain continuous surveillance of people in the therapy pool, lap pool, and spa to ensure safety
- Ensure appropriate headcount of people involved in water activities on a continual basis
- Provide safety information to people prior to indulging in water sports
- Supervise swimmers to ensure they comply with safety protocols
- Spot hazards or potential hazards and take measures to prevent accidents
- Enforce all pool rules and handle and report unruly behavior consistently
- Respond quickly, intelligently, decisively, and according to established emergency and accident management procedures
- Perform rescues in the event of drowning or swimming accidents
- Perform first aid and CPR as required by adverse situations
- Perform pool chemical checks to ensure safety and hygiene
- Maintain accurate records of pool use and chemical levels
- Teach swimming techniques and safety education to new swimmers
- Check safety of rescue devices and perform or request needed maintenance
- Ensure all pool equipment is stored safely, and lost items are kept secure
What We’re Looking For
- Completion of High School required, some college preferred
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
- Available to work weekends and holidays
- Fulfills monthly educational obligations Required certifications include current CPR/First Aid/AED
- As Part of National Lutheran Communities & Services, You'll Enjoy
- Reliable part-time daytime scheduling and paid training
- Team member recognition programs and discounted meals
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- At The Village at Orchard Ridge, lifeguards are more than supervisors—they are vital members of the community, making a positive difference every day.
- Apply today and help foster a safe and welcoming environment for all!