Lifeguard

JEWISH COMMUNITY ALLIANCE INC•Jacksonville, FL

59d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard is a high profile position expected to deliver the highest level of service to our members exemplifying professionalism and insuring we adhere to a safe pool environment at all times. The Lifeguard is responsible for performing cleaning duties and other tasks to create a spotless environment with an emphasis on keeping the pool and decks clean and clutter free. This person has the responsibility of being responsive to members, greeting them warmly and creating a safe, welcoming, friendly environment.

Requirements

Lifeguards must possess current certification of the following:
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (or equivalent training).
American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent training).
American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (or equivalent training).
CPR/AED Certified
Ability to speak grammatically correct language and comprehensively understand language when spoken at a normal speed.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to read, write and comprehend the concept of time.
General intelligence & decision-making skills, especially under emergency situations.
Must exhibit a strong interest in working in aquatics.
Excellent human relations, communications, member service skills.
Cooperative and friendly attitude.
Ability to exhibit enthusiasm for the job and the JCA.

Responsibilities

Project and promote a professional image.
Explain and enforce facility regulations, policies, and procedures to patrons.
Rescue swimmers in need of assistance.
Demonstrate proper rescue techniques, including but not limited to, swimming rescues, First Aid, and CPR.
Administer emergency care to patrons in need of assistance.
Monitor activities of patrons in the water and on deck and minimize the possibility of patron injury.
Recognize, React, and Respond to emergencies using the emergency action plan.
Conduct routine chemical tests of the water for chlorine, ph, bromine, and temperature of the pool water as scheduled. Record this information in the notebook provided.
Keep accurate records of incident reports, maintenance, and chemical testing.
Perform routine maintenance of pool and pool equipment.
Maintain constant supervision the swimming area and its surroundings from an elevated Lifeguard chair.
Attend all in-service trainings and required meetings.
Keep physically fit in order to perform the job effectively.
Greet members with a welcoming smile and atmosphere.
Work together as a TEAM with all departments.
Report to manager about broken equipment, dispensers, burned out lights, areas needing repair.
Make sure pool is in good working order.
Attend quarterly safety trainings.
Maintain work areas in clean and orderly manner at all times.
Be knowledgeable about all programs and activities offered by the JCA.
Promote JCA services and activities.
Be responsive to any reasonable request from a member. Always communicate such requests to the Aquatic Manager.
Turn in any member items to lost and found at the courtesy desk.
Maintain professional appearance and good personal hygiene.
Supervise the safety of open swimmers, lap swimmers and the instructional programs.
When on duty, you must be in the appropriate location, with your rescue tube strapped to your body. If sitting, the rescue tube must be in your lap. If standing, the rescue tube must be held in front of your body. Reading, using cell phones, eating, or any such other tasks are not permitted when guarding.
Keeps the statistical count of patrons using the pools. Record this information in the clipboard provided.
All employees are to be at work 10 minutes prior to scheduled start times in preparation for their shift. If you are an opening lifeguard you are to arrive 15 minutes prior to the pool opening. In this way, you will leave yourself sufficient time to unlock the facility, test the chemicals, and correct any issues you find.
Lock all doors and gates at closing of the pool.
Opening of the pool gate can only be opened by a lifeguard when Poolsure Chemical company is delivering chemicals for our pools. The key is located on the white cabinet attached to a JCA green lanyard. Please make sure that gate is locked once chemical company leaves. Please contact Aquatic Manager when Poolsure arrives so that they are aware. Please return key to cabinet after gate is locked.
Complete knowledge of all pool rules and enforce them when necessary with a consistent response.
Relay to members concerns, suggestions and complaints immediately to Aquatic Manager.
Consistently offer the highest level of personalized member service while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic and helpful attitude.
Demonstrate understanding of all points outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Exhibit awareness of and enthusiasm for all programs offered by the JCA.
Demonstrate awareness of the importance of membership sales and member retention.