Part-Time Lifeguard
About The Position
The JCC Denver is a community hub offering programs for all ages, including fitness, wellness, aquatics, childcare, and summer camps. Its Aquatics Center provides year-round access to indoor and outdoor pools and operates approximately 85 hours per week. The part-time Lifeguard helps ensure swimmer safety, responds to emergencies, enforces pool rules, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and orderly aquatic area. The role also includes ongoing pool and equipment maintenance, staying informed about aquatic information and programming, and maintaining a professional appearance and punctuality. Work hours vary and include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- High school education or comparable work experience.
- Valid CPR certification.
- Valid standard First Aid certification.
- Valid American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
- Ability to speak, hear, see, and walk more than two miles daily.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Effective leadership skills and a strong work ethic.
- Excellent customer service skills and an energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational attitude.
- Professional manner, discretion, and appearance.
- Initiative, sound decision-making, and the ability to troubleshoot and anticipate problems.
- Professionalism and confidence, with tactful communication with participants.
- Ability to cooperate and work with others.
- Integrity, dependability, responsibility, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Adaptability and flexibility in stressful or unusual situations.
- Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury.
Responsibilities
- Ensure swimmer safety through preventative measures and by minimizing hazardous situations.
- Enforce pool rules and regulations politely and courteously.
- Respond quickly to emergencies in the water or on the deck.
- Perform ongoing maintenance, including adjusting feeders, checking the pump and flow meter, vacuuming the pool, washing down the deck and pump room, cleaning stainless steel and filters, and recording pool readings.
- Remain knowledgeable about aquatic information and programming.
- Maintain an appropriate professional appearance and uniform.
- Report to work on time and punctually.
- Ensure the aquatic area is safe, clean, and orderly.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Part-time employees are not benefits-eligible.
- Paid Time Off accrued from day one based on years of service and hours worked, in compliance with the Colorado Health Families & Workplaces Act.
- Part-time employees who regularly work 20 or more hours per week receive a complimentary individual membership to the JCC Fitness and Aquatics Center.
- Staff discounts, including year-round access to the fitness center and heated pool.
- Part-time employees who regularly work 20 or more hours per week may receive discounts including up to 20% off Preschool and Summer Camp childcare programs, discounted tickets to Mizel Arts and Culture events, and discounted program and class costs.
- Eligibility to join the JCCs of North America community, with access to its resource center, professional development and networking opportunities, and educational stipends for qualifying employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
