The Opportunity

Chelsea Piers is seeking Lifeguards to join our team in Stamford, CT. Chelsea Piers Athletic Club opened in 2012 in the heart of Stamford, CT. Our mission is to transform lives by delivering exceptional sports and fitness experiences that promote a healthier, happier and more active lifestyle. We have built a welcoming community where all can feel empowered and connected. Our huge indoor sports and entertainment complex houses an Olympic-sized pool, 2 NHL-sized ice rinks, a premier gymnastics training area, a 100-yard field, 2 basketball/volleyball courts, 7 tennis courts, a state-of-the-art 60,000 square-foot Fitness Center and more. Our employees are essential to the success of our club, so we are always trying to find ways to help them grow, learn and develop. If you are looking for a place to build a career and improve your lifestyle, look no further that Chelsea Piers.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain consistent surveillance of patrons in the facility
• Act with immediate and appropriate protocol to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
• Execute proper surveillance and rescue techniques when needed
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service
• Assist with the Front Desk station as needed including but not limited to checking in members, answering phone calls and directing questions to the appropriate staff
• Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Entering the water to assist with pool maintenance or pool orientation adjustment
• Maintaining the pool decks cleanliness via various cleaning techniques
• Assisting patrons with lane assignments, reservations, and general lap swim etiquette

Key Performance/Evaluation Factors:

• Ability and willingness to achieve and maintain an active ILTP certification through Ellis and Associates (training provided)
• Participate in a required minimum amount of in- service training each month as set by Aquatics Management
• Participating in lifeguard training and on-the-spot evaluations and if necessary remediation based on Directors discretion
• Maintain all ILTP/CARMP skills at a test ready standard at all times and preform within Ellis ILTP/CARMP standards

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to complete a standard swim evaluation including a continuous 200 yard swim, two minutes of treading without the use of hands, and a retrieval of a 10lb weight at the bottom of the pool without the use of goggles
• Must be prepared to lift objects as heavy as 55lbs

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Chelsea Piers Athletic Club discounts
• Paid sick time
• Full-Time employees also receive:
  • Paid vacation time
  • Health, dental and vision benefits
  • 401 (K)

Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time, flexible, schedule varies based on business needs

Compensation: $15-$20 / hour, depending on experience