Lifeguards - Full/Part Time Year-Round Menlo Park Starting @ $20 hr - Team Sheeper

Team Sheeper, Inc. is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA at Burgess. We have additional locations in Menlo Park and Palo Alto. At our Burgess site, we offer swim lessons for children and adults, youth swim team, triathlete training, aqua fit program, masters swim program, summer camp, and boot camps. Our Palo Alto site offers seasonal swim lessons and summer camp. Our Belle Haven site offers seasonal swim lessons and youth water polo programs. We are looking for year-round lifeguards to join our Burgess team in Menlo Park! Lifeguards can work as little as 10 hours per week or as many as 30 hours per week. 

If you are not currently a certified lifeguard we can train you! You must be able to meet the requirements for taking lifeguard training include
being able to swim 150 freestyle/breaststroke followed immediately by 2 minutes of hands-free treading, and then 50 freestyle/breaststroke as well as retrieve a 10 lb. brick from the bottom of the pool.

Lifeguards are responsible for the safety of the clients at the pool. The position requires interacting with clients, parents and their children, and the public. This includes problem-solving, information and guidance, and top-notch, professional communication. Lifeguards should be able to work in a cooperative team environment. Position requires responsible, consistent, focused, hard-working, and attentive individuals.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility
• Acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service
• Performs various maintenance and cleaning duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility
• Follows emergency action plan and procedures established in the event of an emergency.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
• Vaccinations required: Can Apply for an exemption

Requirements:

• Current Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications preferred 
• Title 22 Certification preferred, but not required
• Must be able to swim 150 freestyle/breaststroke followed immediately by 2 minutes of hands-free treading, and then 50 freestyle/breaststroke 
• Must be a minimum of 15 years of age
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time
• Must be self-disciplined, responsible and alert
• Assertive, courteous, and professional behavior
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must be punctual

Perks:

• Competitive wages. 
• Access to our great facilities and programs
  
• Ability to work in other areas of the company.  
• Paid training is provided and no experience in aquatics is necessary to apply.  We can teach anyone who is compassionate, enthusiastic and enjoys working with people!
• Vacation for employees regularly working a minimum of 28 hours per week.
• Health and vision benefits for employees regularly working a minimum of 28 hours week

Individuals with police, nursing, firefighting, security, safety or EMT experience are highly encouraged to apply.