Lifeguard - PH (Female)

Jewish Community Center•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Lifeguard monitors swimmers and pool activities, rescues swimmers in danger, prevents accidents, communicates and enforces pool rules, and provides water-safety guidance and assistance to patrons. The role includes maintaining order and cleanliness in the pool and surrounding areas, administering first aid, conducting or officiating swimming meets, and handling items such as towels and lost-and-found property. The lifeguard also tests and records water quality, including temperature and pH, and may add chemicals to test samples. This position guards during female-only swim times and is responsible for swimmer safety throughout each shift. The lifeguard performs chemical readings and helps maintain pool conditions in accordance with the Maryland bathing code, cleans pool areas, provides courteous member service, participates in scheduled in-service training, and assists other Aquatics staff as needed. The role requires maintaining physical fitness and readiness to respond to emergencies. The work environment is typically hot, humid, and noisy, and indoor pool air may contain elevated chloramines and ammonia compounds. The position requires the ability to remain at a post for up to three hours without a break, enter the water for rescues or maintenance, use a ladder to access the lifeguard chair, and use hand tools for cleaning. Employees must meet stated swimming, rescue, vision, and emergency-response capabilities. The role requires weekday and weekend availability, with hours that may fall between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. and may include split shifts. Female applicants are required to meet the needs of the Orthodox population during female-only swim times. Compensation is $18 per hour. The JCC offers generous time off, paid holidays, health, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) employer match, FSA/HSA options, life insurance, long-term disability, complimentary JCC membership, program discounts, and wellbeing programming.

Requirements

Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification; candidates certified by other agencies may be considered but must successfully cross over to American Red Cross certification within the first 90 days of employment.
Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification, including AED, and current First Aid certification.
Current Baltimore County and Baltimore City Pool Operator's certification; the employer will assist with obtaining certification if hired.
Ability to work weekdays and weekends, with hours between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., potentially including split shifts.
Must be female to guard during female-only swim times serving the Orthodox population.
Ability to swim 500 meters (550 yards) continuously in under 15 minutes.
Ability to retrieve an object from 10 feet of water and return with it for 25 yards in under one minute and 30 seconds.
Ability to perform basic rescues required for American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, demonstrate proper CPR skills, and respond appropriately to emergencies.
Ability to see and correctly identify objects at 125 feet, with vision correction or appropriate sunglasses if needed, and to see in bright light.
Ability to meet the vision requirements, including close, distance, peripheral and depth perception and adjustment of focus.
Ability to remain at a post for up to three hours without a break; enter the water as needed; use a ladder to access and descend from a lifeguard chair; use hand tools for cleaning; and remove an unconscious adult from the water with assistance and appropriate methods.
Ability to perform the stated job functions, including sitting, using hands to handle objects, tools or controls, talking and hearing, and occasionally standing and reaching.

Nice To Haves

Two years of lifeguarding experience is preferred; references from a previous employer must be provided if applicable.

Responsibilities

Guard female-only swim times and ensure the safety of swimmers during each shift.
Interpret and enforce pool rules.
Perform chemical readings and help maintain pool conditions according to the Maryland bathing code.
Maintain routine cleanliness of the pool area, including scrubbing the deck, railings, scum lines, and other surrounding areas.
Present a positive, professional image and provide outstanding service and courtesy to members and guests.
Participate in regularly scheduled in-service training.
Maintain physical fitness and readiness to respond to emergencies.
Assist Aquatics staff in other areas as needed.
Rescue swimmers in danger, prevent pool accidents, communicate water-safety rules, and assist patrons.
Administer first aid and provide instructions to swimmers.
Conduct or officiate at swimming meets, as applicable.
Handle pool-related items and lost-and-found items, as needed.
Test and record water quality, including temperature and/or pH, and add chemicals to test samples when needed.