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Lifeguard

Elmcrest Country Club

Cedar Rapids, IA

Posted/Updated: 8 days ago

Job Description

Lifeguard

Elmcrest Country Club

Spend your summer (or season) poolside in a fun, upbeat, and team-oriented environment at Elmcrest Country Club! We are a private, member-focused club dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming, and first-class experience for families. Our lifeguards are essential to making that happen.

If you're responsible, energetic, and enjoy working outdoors while making a real difference, we’d love to meet you.


Why Work With Us?

  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Beautiful, resort-style work environment
  • Friendly, supportive team culture
  • Employee Scholarship Program to support your educational goals
  • Opportunity to build leadership and emergency response skills
  • Great experience for students and those pursuing healthcare, education, or public service careers

What You’ll Do

As a Lifeguard at Elmcrest, you’ll do more than monitor the pool — you’ll help create a safe and enjoyable experience for our members and their guests.

  • Actively supervise pool areas to ensure swimmer safety
  • Respond quickly and confidently to emergencies
  • Provide first aid and CPR/AED when needed
  • Enforce pool rules professionally and consistently
  • Perform routine safety checks of pool and rescue equipment
  • Maintain a clean and organized pool deck
  • Deliver friendly, member-focused service at all times

What We’re Looking For

  • Current Lifeguard Certification (Red Cross or equivalent)
  • CPR/AED and First Aid certification
  • Strong swimming and rescue skills
  • Ability to stay alert and proactive
  • Professional, dependable, and team-oriented attitude
  • Previous lifeguarding experience preferred (but not required for strong candidates)

Who You Are

  • Calm under pressure
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Friendly and approachable
  • Comfortable enforcing rules respectfully
  • Excited to be part of a positive team environment

Join a team where safety, professionalism, and great service come together in a fun and supportive setting — and where your future goals are supported through our Employee Scholarship Program.

Apply today and make this your best season yet!