Careers

If you are interested in joining the team at Tacoma Country & Golf Club please check out our job postings below and apply via link: Paylocity.

Lifeguard (Seasonal)

Lifeguard
Direct Report: Lead Lifeguard/Aquatics Manager

Golf is central to the member experience at Tacoma Country & Golf Club. We feature an 18-hole championship golf course that stretches beyond 6,900-yards from the back tees. Accomplished players will love the test they find on our links, while players of all skill levels will find a playable course that is enjoyable round after round.

Tacoma Country & Golf Club offers a competition sized swimming pool set on the shores of American Lake complete with locker rooms, a Beach House with kitchen and bar, and beach and lake access with a dock and slide. The pool, beach house, and lake operate for members and their guests from Memorial Day to Labor Day and through September, weather, and lifeguard availability, permitting.

Position Summary
Tacoma County and Golf Club Lifeguards monitor pool and lake activities and always ensure member safety. Lifeguards shall possess knowledge of rescue procedures and emergency medical procedures. Must have CPR and First Aid Certification. Lifeguards will prepare the pool for use and continue maintenance throughout the shift.

Position Core Duties

Maintain surveillance of all patrons in pool, kiddie pool, jacuzzi, and lakefront/dock area.
Act immediately and appropriately during the event of an emergency to provide safety to all patrons.
Maintain professionalism in appearance and attitude and possess a high level of customer service.
Open pool and lake area each day according to business hours.
Maintain a clean and safe pool environment.
Enforce Club rules of safety and conduct.
Ensure pool area, lake area, and locker rooms, and bathrooms are always clean.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

Working knowledge of aquatics recreation and operation systems
Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills for working with members, employees, program participants, and guests of members.
Ability to demonstrate strong work ethic and customer service skills.
Employment contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
Current Lifeguarding Certification from the American Red Cross
Ability to respond to emergency situations.
Ability to perform duties involving physical labor, such as bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, squatting, pushing, and twisting.
Ability to perform strenuous activity with the physical ability to perform job.
Able to lift 50+ pounds.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting pay is $18.00-20.00/hour DOE

Golf Privileges per employee handbook

Employee Meal Program per employee handbook

Paid Time Off per employee handbook

To Apply for this Position

Please click on the Paylocity Link above and submit resume/application!

Swim Instructor (Seasonal)

Swim Lesson & Swim Team Instructor
Direct Report: Lead Lifeguard/Aquatics Manager

Tacoma Country & Golf Club Overview
Tacoma Country & Golf Club is as proud of our past as we are excited about our future. Dating to 1894, Tacoma Country & Golf Club has been occupying this beautiful property on the shores of American Lake for well over a century. TCGC is the oldest established Golf Club West of the Mississippi.

Golf is central to the member experience at Tacoma Country & Golf Club. We feature an 18-hole championship golf course that stretches beyond 6,900-yards from the back tees. Accomplished players will love the test they find on our links, while players of all skill levels will find a playable course that is enjoyable round after round.

Tacoma Country & Golf Club offers a competition sized swimming pool set on the shores of American Lake complete with locker rooms, a Beach House with kitchen and bar, and beach and lake access with a dock and slide. The pool, beach house, and lake operate for members and their guests from Memorial Day to Labor Day and through September, weather, and lifeguard availability, permitting.

Position Summary
Tacoma Country and Golf Club seeks a positive, energetic professional to provide excellent swim lessons to the children and grandchildren of members. Instructors will ensure a safe, fun and educational environment for participants of the program.

Position Core Duties
Swim Instructor Essential Duties, Skills, and other information

2 Week Classes, 4 Days a week, 4 Sessions
Work with children ages 3-12 to help them feel comfortable in the water
Teach swimming skills to help children advance to upper levels
Swim Instructor Certification not required
Some knowledge of basic swim strokes required
Ability to demonstrate to children different swim/safety techniques
Current CPR and First Aid Certifications

Swim Coach Essential Duties, Skills, and other information

Assist with planning and running drills
Familiar with swim team structure and skills
Get in water and Demonstrate skills
Assist with Preparing and Running a swim meet
Make the experience fun for all involved (Children and parents)

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

Working knowledge of aquatics recreation and operation systems
Strong leadership and supervisory skills, problem analysis and decision-making, planning and organizing, adaptability/flexibility and time management.
Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills for working with members, employees, program participants, and guests of members.
Strong written communication and computer skills.
Ability to demonstrate strong work ethic and customer service skills.
Minimum of 2 years lifeguard and/or Swim Instructor/Swim Team Coach experience.
Employment contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
Current Lifeguarding Certification from the American Red Cross
Ability to respond to emergency situations.
Ability to perform duties involving physical labor, such as bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, squatting, pushing, and twisting.
Ability to perform strenuous activity with the physical ability to perform job
Able to lift 50+ pounds.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting pay is $18.00-20.00 DOE