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Opening Lifeguard

CompanyWashington Athletic Club
LocationSeattle
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 10, 2026
About The Company
Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, the WAC is a 12-time winner of the 5-Star Platinum Club of America Award. Mission: To enrich the quality of life of our members. Values: Leadership, excellence, integrity, service, sensitivity. Our 21-story Clubhouse is located at the corner of Sixth and Union, across from 2 Union Square, and includes: —Five floors of fitness —A 109-room hotel —Three restaurants —More than 50 fitness classes weekly —Organized club events and outings —Spa and wellness center —A heated three-lane indoor pool —A full-size indoor basketball gym —Squash, racquetball, handball, and Pickleball courts The WAC Clubhouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and stands as a beacon of early 20th century Seattle history. To inquire about WAC membership, visit https://www.wac.net/member-benefits.
About the Role

Description


As one of the nation’s premier private athletic clubs and a Seattle institution, The Washington Athletic Club (WAC) is not simply a place to work, but a place to belong. The WAC features extensive amenities, such as fitness centers, a stunning pool, three restaurants, a hotel, a spa, banquet halls, and more. Built in 1930, our beautifully maintained 21-story building in downtown Seattle has landmark status.


The WAC is seeking individuals who are dedicated to being the best and are willing to embrace the Club’s five core values: Leadership, Excellence, Integrity, Service and Sensitivity.


 

Fridays, 4:45am to 10:00am

Saturdays, 5:45am to 11:00am


OVERVIEW


The Lifeguard is responsible for providing a safe environment and excellent service to WAC members. They maintain pool water cleanliness and keep accurate logs.  

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 

· Ensure the safety of members and guests by enforcing WAC rules and procedures

· Keep the pool area clean and organized, including maintaining records of pool attendance and pool chemicals

· Recognize and respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies in the Aquatics area and around the club, administering CPR, AED, and first aid as needed, then completing incident and accident reports as required

· Attend and participate in staff meetings and training programs

· Respond to member questions and provide timely, accurate answers

· Other duties as assigned.


Position Qualifications

· A minimum of one (1) year of experience lifeguarding 

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Red Cross Lifeguard Certification and CPR Certification required

· Strong communication skills and a customer service mindset.



BENEFIT INFORMATION


· Benefit package for full-time team members: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability insurance

· Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrues at a rate of .0519 hours per hours worked to a maximum of 108 hours per year 

· 9 paid holidays per year

· 401(K) with employer match

· Employee Assistance Program

· ORCA Passport Program 

· Pet insurance available

· Free daily meal (soup/salad bar)

· Discount on spa services and products

· Lifeguard Recertification cost covered by employer 

Key Skills
LifeguardingCPRAEDFirst aidPool maintenanceWater safetyCustomer serviceCommunicationRecord keepingEmergency response
Categories
Sports & RecreationCustomer Service & SupportSecurity & Safety
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceShort-term disability insurancePaid time offPaid holidays401(k) with employer matchEmployee assistance programORCA passport programPet insuranceFree daily mealDiscount on spa services and productsLifeguard recertification cost coverage
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of members and guests by enforcing pool rules and responding to emergencies. They also maintain pool cleanliness, manage chemical logs, and provide excellent customer service.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
164
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
11 hours
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