Overseeing pools to facilitate a safe and well-run environment for all members. Has knowledge of rules and answer any questions. Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations. Has the necessary skills to enforce pool guidelines with a kind member service approach, and lead staff by example and making assignment adjustments as necessary. Leads Summer Incentive programming including positive praise systems. Must run/assist in running monthly In-Service meetings for Lifeguarding staff. Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour. This is considered an entry level position.Schedule:30 hours per week. 15 administrative, 15 lifeguardingMonday-Saturday availability requiredEssential Functions:Maintain an on-deck presence in our 4th Level Indoor Pool; and Outdoor Pools during summer season Provides training for new lifeguards and mentorship for all lifeguards Adjust and communicate assignments to lifeguards as weather and attendance change needsEnsure that lifeguards are at assigned areas and performing to EBC standards, offer direction and guidance as needed. Communicate staff performance issues to Director of AquaticsSchedule and run in-service training for Aquatics staffTeach or Co-Teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding (shallow water) certification classes Give breaks to lifeguards throughout shiftsObserving assigned pool and pool areaMember service recovery for any issues that arise in or around pool areasRelay any member relations problems to supervisors or management Controlling all actions around poolEnforcing all posted pool guidelinesEnforcing Children’s Rules and age restrictionsKeeping pool area and all pool storage areas clean and organizedPicking up towelsMoving ChairsClean/ scrub pool, waterline to expansion jointClean any part of the pool that is dirty throughout entire shiftVacuuming pools any time necessaryShut down pool and perform necessary cleanup whenever neededArranging equipment and swim aidsAssist Aerobics and Swim Instructors in setting up or facilitating classes including taking attendanceDisplays appropriate body language and greets members as they come to the poolInitiate and run employee incentive programsSuggests new programs and ideas for improvementNoticing small details around pool area that need attentionMarginal Functions:Member relationsReassigning staff when pool attendance demands including sending guards homeCommunicate problems or potential problems to supervisorsMaintaining open communication with lifeguards Referring employees to managers when appropriateOther Job Functions:All other job duties as assigned by management.RequirementsMaintains current Red Cross Lifeguarding. (Current America Heart Association and Ellis certifications will be accepted until Red Cross certifications can be obtained.)Acquire Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification within 30 days after hire. Ability to lead by example Time management skillsAbility to work well with othersAbility to deal with members’ complaintsOrganizationPositive attitudeBenefitsTime Off & RetirementPaid Time Off401(k) with company match up to 3%Value Sharing (Profit sharing)Holiday BonusPaid Parental LeaveHealth & Wellness:Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insuranceHSA and FSA enrollment optionsShort- & Long-Term Disability optionsLife Insurance: Basic coverage equivalent to annual income, with voluntary options for additional coverageLong-Term Care options: Coverage up to 50% of annual incomeAccident and Critical Illness InsuranceEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Pet Insurance through MetLifeEmployee Perks:Free workout privilegesEmployee discounts in the Pro Shop, Spa & Salon services and in the MarketParking and transit benefits (pre-tax deduction)Access to Tickets at Work discountsTuition reimbursementEast Bank Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug/smoke-free workplace.
Overseeing pools to facilitate a safe and well-run environment for all members. Has knowledge of rules and answer any questions. Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations. Has the necessary skills to enforce pool guidelines with a kind member service approach, and lead staff by example and making assignment adjustments as necessary. Leads Summer Incentive programming including positive praise systems. Must run/assist in running monthly In-Service meetings for Lifeguarding staff.
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour. This is considered an entry level position.
Schedule:
- 30 hours per week. 15 administrative, 15 lifeguarding
- Monday-Saturday availability required
Essential Functions:
- Maintain an on-deck presence in our 4th Level Indoor Pool; and Outdoor Pools during summer season
- Provides training for new lifeguards and mentorship for all lifeguards
- Adjust and communicate assignments to lifeguards as weather and attendance change needs
- Ensure that lifeguards are at assigned areas and performing to EBC standards, offer direction and guidance as needed.
- Communicate staff performance issues to Director of Aquatics
- Schedule and run in-service training for Aquatics staff
- Teach or Co-Teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding (shallow water) certification classes
- Give breaks to lifeguards throughout shifts
- Observing assigned pool and pool area
- Member service recovery for any issues that arise in or around pool areas
- Relay any member relations problems to supervisors or management
- Controlling all actions around pool
- Enforcing all posted pool guidelines
- Enforcing Children’s Rules and age restrictions
- Keeping pool area and all pool storage areas clean and organized
- Picking up towels
- Moving Chairs
- Clean/ scrub pool, waterline to expansion joint
- Clean any part of the pool that is dirty throughout entire shift
- Vacuuming pools any time necessary
- Shut down pool and perform necessary cleanup whenever needed
- Arranging equipment and swim aids
- Assist Aerobics and Swim Instructors in setting up or facilitating classes including taking attendance
- Displays appropriate body language and greets members as they come to the pool
- Initiate and run employee incentive programs
- Suggests new programs and ideas for improvement
- Noticing small details around pool area that need attention
Marginal Functions:
- Member relations
- Reassigning staff when pool attendance demands including sending guards home
- Communicate problems or potential problems to supervisors
- Maintaining open communication with lifeguards
- Referring employees to managers when appropriate
Other Job Functions:
- All other job duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- Maintains current Red Cross Lifeguarding. (Current America Heart Association and Ellis certifications will be accepted until Red Cross certifications can be obtained.)
- Acquire Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification within 30 days after hire.
- Ability to lead by example
- Time management skills
- Ability to work well with others
- Ability to deal with members’ complaints
- Organization
- Positive attitude
Benefits
Time Off & Retirement
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with company match up to 3%
- Value Sharing (Profit sharing)
- Holiday Bonus
- Paid Parental Leave
Health & Wellness:
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
- HSA and FSA enrollment options
- Short- & Long-Term Disability options
- Life Insurance: Basic coverage equivalent to annual income, with voluntary options for additional coverage
- Long-Term Care options: Coverage up to 50% of annual income
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Pet Insurance through MetLife
Employee Perks:
- Free workout privileges
- Employee discounts in the Pro Shop, Spa & Salon services and in the Market
- Parking and transit benefits (pre-tax deduction)
- Access to Tickets at Work discounts
- Tuition reimbursement
East Bank Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug/smoke-free workplace.
A veritable Chicago institution, East Bank Club is recognized as the country's most gracious and dynamic fitness, sports and dining facility. Located in Chicago's River North neighborhood, the Club opened its doors in 1980.East Bank Club has set the standard for first-class hospitality and excellence in the fitness industry, a standard exemplified by each employee. The bonds employees create with fellow staff, members and the Club itself keep members and employees returning day after day.
A veritable Chicago institution, East Bank Club is recognized as the country's most gracious and dynamic fitness, sports and dining facility. Located in Chicago's River North neighborhood, the Club opened its doors in 1980.
East Bank Club has set the standard for first-class hospitality and excellence in the fitness industry, a standard exemplified by each employee. The bonds employees create with fellow staff, members and the Club itself keep members and employees returning day after day.
