Lifeguard

Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center

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About The Position

The Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC offers an engaging and inclusive workplace where your work truly makes a difference. As a Lifeguard, you are responsible for the safety of all program participants within the pool area. We are currently seeking lifeguards for various shifts, including high-priority opening shifts.

SPECIAL SHIFT INCENTIVE

We have a specific need for Opening Morning Shifts (4:45am – 7:00am). To recognize the early start, these hours are paid at $5/hour more than non-opening hours.

Requirements

• Must be 15 years of age or older.
• Ability to meet swim requirements: 150-yard swim, 2-minute tread (no hands), plus an additional 50-yard swim.
• Brick Retrieval: Swim 20 yards, retrieve a brick from the deep end, and swim 20 yards back with both hands on the brick.

Nice To Haves

• Current Lifeguard Certification (preferred); history in rescue work, CPR, and First Aid (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Surveil and visually scan assigned areas every 30 seconds.
• Monitor activities and prevent accidents using various stations (walking/roving or lifeguard stands).
• Respond to all illness and injury incidents immediately; perform First Aid, CPR, and rescues as required by your training.
• Caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and professionally enforce pool rules.
• Update information boards and provide general pool operation info to members.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and departmental trainings.

Benefits

• Free JCC Membership: Access to our state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facilities.
• Program Discounts: Significant discounts on early education, wellness, camping, and cultural programs.
• Retirement: Participation in a 403(b) defined contribution plan.
• Balance: Paid time off and holiday observance (for those scheduled 20+ hours/week).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed