Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (FT)

The J•Maryland Heights, MO

2d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies. The Lifeguard/Swim Instructor will provide exemplary customer service, enforce facility policies, teach swim lessons and aquatics exercise classes, and assist with staff supervision. This role also involves facility inspections, maintaining a clean environment, answering customer inquiries, and completing necessary documentation. The position requires participation in training, maintaining swimming skills, fostering member relationships, and promoting aquatics programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required.
Must have current certification in either American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid or American Red Cross Waterpark Lifeguarding and First Aid.
American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer is required.
Prior experience as a lifeguard with demonstrated knowledge of and application of lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques is required.
Demonstrated leadership skills along with the ability to provide exemplary customer service.
Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills and the ability to read and follow written communications.
Must be able to make sound decisions.
Position requires flexibility in schedule to open and or close the pools and to work across multiple locations.

Nice To Haves

College degree is preferred.
American Red Cross Instructor certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide exemplary customer service to members and ensure their safety and wellbeing by professionally guarding the pool according to Jewish Community Center (the J) and American Red Cross standards.
Recognize and respond quickly and effectively in emergencies, complying with all safety and emergency procedures.
Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations.
Teach swim lessons (group/individual) and aquatics exercise classes.
Assist with scheduling and supervision of part-time staff as necessary.
Inspect the facility on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor.
Assist in maintaining a neat, organized, and clean pool deck and aquatics office.
Answer the telephone and respond to customer questions in a courteous manner, taking messages when appropriate.
Learn, adhere to, and enforce all the J policies and procedures.
Maintain a neat and clean appearance while adhering to applicable dress codes.
Be punctual and maintain good attendance.
Complete records and reports within required timeframes, including but not limited to timesheets, accident reports, class rosters, and daily inspection reports.
Participate in regular in-service training sessions and attend staff meetings.
Maintain swimming skills, strength, and endurance.
Foster and maintain relationships with members while creating a comfortable, positive, and welcoming environment.
Learn and become familiar with programming and equipment offered at the J to be better able to address customer needs.
Assist in promoting aquatics and other agency programs and services.
Develop further knowledge in aquatics, including but not limited to training provided by the J.
Provide private and group swim lessons/participate in instructor workshops.
Use our software to render and keep lesson documentation up to date.
Other duties as requested by supervisor.