Lifeguard: Full-Time Benefitted/Part-Time

Team Sheeper, Inc. is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA at Burgess. We have locations in Menlo Park (Burgess Pool & Belle Haven Pool) and Palo Alto (Rinconada Pool). We offer swim lessons for children and adults, youth swim team, triathlete training, an aqua fit program, a masters swim program, and spring/summer camp.

We are looking for Full-Time Lifeguards to join our team! Full-Time Lifeguards would work between 28-40 hours per week with some flexibility in scheduling. Within a month of hire all Full-Time Lifeguards are eligible for benefits including vacation, health, and vision.

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 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 

Perks: 

• Competitive wages.
• Upward Mobility within the company.
• 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. 

Requirements For Lifeguard I (Full-Time):

• Current Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications preferred 
• 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 & have reliable transportation

Requirements For Lifeguard II (Full-Time):

Lifeguard II’s are expected to provide leadership to new lifeguards by being a go to source for information and job knowledge. This includes problem-solving, providing 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.

To qualify for a lifeguard II position you must meet 4 out of the 5 criteria:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent 
• Complete the lifeguard station response time test in under 1 minute and 30 seconds
• Have two years lifeguard experience
• Be cross trained in at least one other department within the Team Sheeper organization
• Maintain 2 points or less in any 6 month period through Team Sheeper attendance policy

Requirements for Lifeguard III (Full-Time):

Lifeguard III’s are expected to provide leadership to new lifeguards by being a go to source for information and job knowledge. This includes problem-solving, providing 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. Lifeguard III’s have a deep knowledge of best practices and standards in the field of aquatics and American Red Cross lifeguarding. Lifeguard III’s must meet the criteria of a lifeguard II and in addition must meet the following criteria.

To qualify for a lifeguard III position you must meet 3 out of the 4 criteria:

• Be certified as an American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
• Have 4 years of lifeguard experience, or 2 years of lifeguard experience and 2 years leadership experience
• Be cross trained in at least 2 other departments within the Team Sheeper organization
• Have attended in-service in person without make ups 10 out 12 in-services