Lifeguard

Jewish Community Center Association of Indianapolis Inc•Indianapolis, IN

52d•$13 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The JCC lifeguard monitors pool activities and ensures the safety of swimmers. This role possesses thorough knowledge of lifesaving requirement and techniques, strong swimming skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This full-time position is required to be available for opening shifts starting at 6:00 am.

Requirements

Current American Red Cross lifeguard certification, CPR/AED for the professional rescuer (required)
Must be at least 18 years of age
Strong swimming skills
Knowledge of lifesaving equipment and lifesaving techniques
Ability to see and hear members, alert staff and communicate effectively
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Requires ability to effectively communicate JCC mission to staff, members. vendors and volunteers
Requires high-level skills in customer service/member care
Exemplifies personal qualities of integrity, credibility and unwavering commitment to the JCC’s mission

Nice To Haves

High school diploma (preferred)

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of all swimmers and pool areas by exemplifying rescue-ready behavior at all times
Supervise and monitor all pool activities
Exhibit professional behavior at all times while on duty
Be fully engaged in monitoring pool area while on duty (constant scanning of designated areas of water)
Communicate effectively with other guards, swimmers and others in the pool areas
Perform maintenance of the pool and entire pool area (including maintaining equipment, cleaning/straightening pool deck, monitoring water chemistry and maintaining logs)
Occasionally perform deep cleaning responsibilities such as brushing and vacuuming the pool bottom and scrubbing the pool deck.
Attend and actively participate in scheduled in-service (paid) training sessions
Adhere to direction of supervisor on duty
Other Duties as assigned