Lead Lifeguard

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward. We foster each individual’s journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve – so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay. We provide personal and professional support, training and development and flexible employment opportunities.

About the role

Make an Impact Where Safety Meets Leadership

Join our team as a Lead Lifeguard at the Delhi Athletic Club in Cincinnati, OH . Lead and play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming, and well-run aquatic environment. In this role, you’ll do more than monitor the pool—you’ll lead by example, support daily operations, and help deliver programs and events that keep our community engaged. If you’re confident in your decision-making, enjoy mentoring others, and take pride in maintaining a high standard of safety and service, this is an opportunity to grow your leadership skills while making a meaningful impact every day.

Schedule: 30 hours per week, must have flexible schedule including early morning, evening, and weekend availability with extra availability during meet season (Oct-Dec).

Responsible for monitoring and ensuring a safe and friendly environment for all the aquatic facility members and guests. Will also act as manager on duty when leadership is not available.

Key Accountabilities:

Monitor patrons using the aquatics facility.

Enforce and explain rules as necessary.

Ensure the safety and well-being of patrons using the aquatic facility. Responsible for quickly handling all injuries/incidents that occur in the Aquatic Center during your shift and filling out incident/accident reports. Administer first aid as needed.

Perform chemical testing and document results for all bodies of water four times a day.

Attend all required staff meetings and training.

Report any broken or dysfunctional equipment immediately via incident report.

Be familiar with all schedules and any posted changes for all facilities.

Acts as manager on duty in absence of other leadership.

Assist Aquatics Supervisor with the implementation of various programs and initiatives.

Other duties as needed/assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years old.

High School Diploma or GED required.

Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification with CPR/AED and First Aid or the equivalent certification from other accredited licensing organization.

Experience in event organization and management, including volunteer management; particularly swim meet and pool rental events.

Some supervisory experience.

A high level of emotional maturity, sound judgment and decision-making ability.

Strong communication skills both written and verbal, are essential.

Ability to positively lead and mentor Lifeguarding staff.

Some maintenance experience and willingness to learn pool facility maintenance tasks.

Computer proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook; and working knowledge of the member management system, databases, and tools. Experience with Colorado Timing Systems and meet management software.

Minimum 1 year experience as a lifeguard in an aquatic facility and supervision of staff.

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends with extra availability to work during meet season (Oct-Dec).

Lifeguard instructor certification, certified pool operator and experience teaching swim lessons and coaching swim team a plus.

The compensation range for this role is $15.00 - $20.00 per hour. The final wage offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors. We understand that compensation is an important factor when considering a new opportunity, and we strive to provide a competitive wage within the market.

Brand: HealthFitness

Come join HealthFitness! Join a team that will not only utilize your current skills but will enhance them as well. We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision plans including HSA, PPO and FSA options, retirement/401(k) with employer matching program, fitness and wellness programs incentivized with medical plan discounts, certification reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement, paid new parent leave, paid Holidays and PTO (starting at 3 weeks for full-time associates), volunteer paid time off and much more.

HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business. W e are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.