Lifeguard at Zaremba Management Company in Amherst, New York

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Lifeguard is responsible for monitoring the activities in the Boulevard Towers Apartments swimming areas in an effort to prevent accidents and to provide assistance and guidance to swimmers.  This is a seasonal position beginning the last week of May 2025 and running through the first weekend in September 2025.

Essential Job Functions

1. Monitors all swimming activities and provides direction to swimmers regarding unsafe areas


2. Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid as needed


3. Ensures all pool visitors are following pool rules and have authorized access


4. Responsible for the upkeep of the pool, including vacuuming and cleaning


5. Tests pool chemical levels, logs the results, and treats pool according to test results


6. Maintains appearance and cleanliness of bathrooms and areas surrounding the pool, including the replenishment of supplies and the set-up of chairs


7. Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as required

Required Qualifications

Education, Training and or/ Experience

Less than high school diploma or general education degree (GED) with relevant experience or training in swimming and safety practices. Certifications as a lifeguard, in CPR, and in First Aid are required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics

1. Knowledgeable in the safe use of general pool equipment, cleaning supplies, and safety practices


2. Strong attention to detail


3. Ability to communicate with staff members, residents, vendors, and visitors


4. Displays a positive, friendly and professional attitude with a strong focus on customer service


5. Ability to work individually and as a part of a cohesive team

Physical Demands

The nature of work requires an ability to communicate and exchange information and operate general pool equipment and cleaning supplies. Requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time as well as to swim, be on ones feet, climb and balance, bend, kneel, and reach, as well as an ability to lift and move materials or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an apartment community pool facilities. Individuals will be frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, including wet, warm and humid environments, pool chemicals, and a relatively loud working environment.

Who We Are

We are Zaremba Management Company and delighting our residents, prospective tenants, and community members is at the core of everything we do. Formed in 1987 to manage real estate properties owned or partially owned by the Zaremba Family in Cleveland, Ohio, The Zaremba Management Company has established itself as a champion of superior quality and service. Today, ZMC owns and manages communities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, North Carolina and Texas. We manage nearly 5,000 apartment units and 250,000 square feet of office space, and we continue to grow with the addition of fee managed communities and new acquisitions.

What We Offer

Zaremba Management Company offers a competitive compensation package with a discretionary bonus program. In addition, full-time employees are eligible for a benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, short term and long term disability, a 401k program and a generous Paid Time Off policy.