About this role
Overview
The primary role of a Lifeguard is to ensure the safety of all Inn & Lodge guests, Suncadia & Tumble Creek Club members, their families and guests that are utilizing the pool or water slide facilities at the Suncadia Swim & Fitness Center. As a team member at Suncadia, you'll participate in building teamwork, effectiveness of services, and the overall character of the resort experience.
Salary: $18.50/hour
This is a Seasonal position with targeted start and end dates:
- Season Start: 5/11/2026
- Season End: 9/7/2026
Why join our team?
At Suncadia, we adore the warm, wandering light of a Washington summer. Our summer season requires a team of engaged and attentive ambassadors to craft meaningful experiences that spark connection and adventure for our residents, guests, and community. Are you ready for the ultimate summer job on the sunny side of the Cascades? Find your nature with us this summer and who knows, maybe you’ll discover you want to stay awhile!
Interested? Don’t forget about our incredible perks for seasonal team members:
- Free Golf
- Team Member discounts on services at the Glade Spring Spa
- 50% off at all Suncadia operated Food & Beverage outlets
- Retail discounts at the Spa, Pro Shops, Source Mercantile, and Health Clubs
- Got a couple of open days and want to get out of town? Enjoy Team Member Discounts on hotel stays across the CoralTree Hospitality portfolio
- All team members are eligible for and accrue Paid Sick Time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- All team members 18-years of age or older are eligible for a 401K plan with company match after 90 days of employment.
- Discounts on rental cars, tickets, electronics, and more!
There's no place like Suncadia.
A premier all-season resort community, Suncadia is tucked away on the sunny slopes of the Cascade mountains and offers guests three distinctive choices in hotel, Inn and private home accommodations. With more than 6,000 acres of forested mountain landscape, Suncadia features 40+ miles of hiking and biking trails, thirty-six holes of golf, a luxury spa, and the 2.2 million-acre Wenatchee Washington National Forest right next door. Plus, unparalleled activities like outdoor concerts, fine dining, swimming, and more.
Responsibilities
- Maintain order and enforce pool rules in water slides, swimming and sauna areas
- Be alert and focused at all times when on duty at the pools or water slides
- Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and administer first aid
- Clean the pool and sauna regularly of loose debris and vacuum on daily basis
- Perform daily opening, closing or mid-shift checklists to ensure all aspects of the pool operations are being administered
- Assist with general pool, facility and locker room cleanliness
- May inspect equipment daily and report any maintenance and repair needed
- Administer public health and safety policies according to facility standard operating procedures and emergency action plans
- Ensure member and associate safety in all areas of the club through awareness and on-going safety training
- Personally greet each club member as they enter facilities with a smile and their first or last name, depending on their preference
- Promote team work and quality service through daily communications and coordination with other departments
- Attends weekly, monthly or quarterly team meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Ability to work a varied schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Current American Red Cross or Ellis Lifeguard Certification OR abilty obtain via company provided training
- Current Certification in CPR & First Aid OR ability to obtain via company provided training
- Previous Lifeguarding experince a plus
- Strong organizational skills and oral and written communication skills
- Energetic self-starter with strong work ethic
- Proven ability to meet and work with the public
- Ability to engage in social conversation with members and guests to promote positive relations
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with a smile
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Other facts
About Suncadia
Voted a Top Resort in the West US in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2023.
With more than 6,000 acres of forested mountain landscape, sun-dappled meadows and rushing rivers, not to mention all the amenities of The Village, Suncadia Resort in Washington State offers a wealth of year 'round activities - perfect for a Washington State resort vacation with your family or a group. Miles of hiking and biking trails. Spa treatments and therapies at Glade Spring Spa. Thirty-six holes of mountain golf. The 2.2 million acre Wenatchee Washington National Forest.
A Vacation Resort Like No Other. This Pacific Northwest resort's luxury lodging can accommodate groups of any size. The Inn at Suncadia is an intimate, elegant lodge in a mountain setting with golf course views and stunning Northwest-style design. The Lodge at Suncadia is a lodge in the grandest Northwest tradition, featuring majestic architecture, panoramic river and mountain views, and all the amenities of a full-service luxury hotel and conference center. Choose from 100+ vacation homes for any size and type of vacation. No matter the season, let Suncadia Resort your home-away-from-home.
Get outside and play on endless summer days. Suncadia has two award-winning golf courses, Prospector and Rope Rider, both with stunning views of the Cascade Mountains.
For more information about Suncadia, please visit: https://suncadia.com/
What you'll do
- The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of guests at the pool and water slide facilities, enforcing rules, and performing rescues when necessary. Additional duties include maintaining cleanliness and inspecting equipment.
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