Lifeguard-FT

Jewish Community Center Association of Indianapolis Inc•Indianapolis, IN

4d•$0 - $20

About The Position

The Lifeguard provides year-round coverage and is responsible for the safety of swimmers and pool areas. The role requires thorough knowledge of lifesaving requirements and techniques, strong swimming skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The lifeguard monitors pool activities, remains rescue-ready and attentive while on duty, and maintains the pool and surrounding areas, including equipment, the pool deck, snack bar area, water chemistry, and logs. The position also includes participation in paid in-service training, following the direction of the supervisor on duty, and modeling the JCC Internal Service Standards of Respect, Gratitude, Communication, The Golden Rule, and Ownership/Accountability. The work environment includes climbing in and out of guard chairs, prolonged periods of standing and sitting, and entering and exiting the pool as needed. The role involves extended exposure to sunlight and outdoor elements, as well as warm and humid indoor conditions. The lifeguard may work independently without supervision for long periods and must handle and be exposed to chlorine and other pool chemicals. The position requires the ability to lift 100 pounds.

Requirements

Current American Red Cross lifeguard certification is required.
Current CPR/AED for the professional rescuer certification is required.
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.
Ability to climb in and out of all guard chairs, stand and sit for long periods, and enter and exit the pool as needed.
Ability to lift 100 pounds.
Ability to handle and be exposed to chlorine and other pool chemicals.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma (preferred).

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of all swimmers and pool areas.
Exemplify rescue-ready behavior at all times while on duty.
Supervise and monitor all pool activities.
Exhibit professional behavior while on duty.
Remain fully engaged in monitoring the pool area while on duty.
Communicate effectively with other guards, swimmers, and others in the pool areas.
Perform pool and pool-area maintenance, including maintaining equipment, cleaning and straightening the pool deck and snack bar area, monitoring water chemistry, and maintaining logs.
Attend and actively participate in scheduled paid in-service training sessions.
Adhere to the direction of the supervisor on duty.
Embrace and model the JCC Internal Service Standards of Respect, Gratitude, Communication, The Golden Rule, and Ownership/Accountability.
Perform other duties as assigned.