Lifeguard

Midtown Athletic Clubs

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Rochester, NY Until 8/29/2026 First posted June 30, 2026 Last posted June 30, 2026
Job description

Midtown is looking for a Lifeguard to watch over our pools and ensure the safety of our aquatics areas.

The Position

As an integral part of the aquatics team, our Lifeguards inspire members through movement, community, and personal attention. They encourage active, social, and healthier lives by:

  • Explaining and enforcing rules, regulations, and policies to ensure safety of patrons

  • Maintaining order in swimming areas

  • Responding to emergencies and rescuing swimmers in danger of drowning

  • Maintaining cleanliness of aquatics areas to promote an enjoyable experience

  • Enforcing the pool rules to ensure a safe and clean environment

  • This position starts at $16.75.

Lifeguard requirements:

  • Customer service oriented, with great interpersonal skills

  • Are strong swimmers trained and certified in water rescue

  • Possess nationally recognized certifications in aquatics including: Lifeguarding, Pro CPR/AED, First Aid

  • Red Cross Certification, preferred

  • Possess ability to provide multisensory instruction: auditory, visual, tactile, kinesthetic

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About this role

Summary

Enforce pool safety, respond to emergencies, maintain cleanliness, and promote safe swimming.

Job title

Lifeguard

Experience level

none

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Rochester, NY; on-site; no remote work allowed.

Salary

Starts at $16.75.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

water rescuelifeguardingCPR/AEDFirst Aidcertification

Preferred skills

Red Cross Certification

Specializations

water rescuewater safety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Rochester, NY, USA

On-site City