Head Lifeguard

New Orleans Jewish Community Center•New Orleans, LA

1d•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

We seek a Lifeguard to join our New Orleans Jewish Community Center team. As a Lifeguard, your primary responsibilities will be ensuring the safety of all patrons at the pool. Head Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of all patrons at the pools. Head Lifeguards must enforce rules and policies. Head Lifeguards must evaluate and resolve emergency situations. Head Lifeguards must conduct safety checks, check and record chemical levels and assist the Aquatics Manager in supervising lifeguard staff Head Lifeguards assist in supervising programs, including, but not limited to water exercise, swim team practices, recreation swim, swim lessons, and private parties. Head Lifeguards must perform appropriate rescues and perform first aid when necessary. Head Lifeguards must report and document all injuries and rescues to the Aquatics Manager. Head Lifeguards must be able to operate a handicap lift at any time. Head Lifeguards must attend and assist with mandatory bi-weekly staff meetings. Head Lifeguards must have a working knowledge of all department responsibilities and be prepared to step in to fill responsibilities where needed. Head Lifeguards must review closing checklists and chemical logs to make sure each item that has been checked has been satisfactorily completed. Head Lifeguards must be professional and alert at all times. Head Lifeguards must be able to implement and enforce the Test, Mark & Protect policy. Head Lifeguards must be Rescue Ready. Head Lifeguards must be on time for scheduled shifts. Head Lifeguards must be able to anticipate a problem situation and resolve it before an accident occurs. Meet all JCC standards for professionalism in conduct and appearance at all times. Consistently offer the highest level of personalized member service while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic, and helpful attitude.

Requirements

American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid or Equivalent
American Red Cross CPR/AED
18 years of age and older

Responsibilities

Ensuring the safety of all patrons at the pool
Enforcing rules and policies
Evaluating and resolving emergency situations
Conducting safety checks
Checking and recording chemical levels
Assisting the Aquatics Manager in supervising lifeguard staff
Supervising programs, including, but not limited to water exercise, swim team practices, recreation swim, swim lessons, and private parties
Performing appropriate rescues and perform first aid when necessary
Reporting and documenting all injuries and rescues to the Aquatics Manager
Operating a handicap lift at any time
Attending and assisting with mandatory bi-weekly staff meetings
Reviewing closing checklists and chemical logs
Implementing and enforcing the Test, Mark & Protect policy
Being Rescue Ready
Anticipating a problem situation and resolve it before an accident occurs
Meeting all JCC standards for professionalism in conduct and appearance at all times
Consistently offering the highest level of personalized member service while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic, and helpful attitude