Opening Shift Lifeguard

Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC offers an engaging and inclusive workplace where your work truly makes a difference. Apply today and take the next step in making your work more than just your job. Every JCC employee receives a free membership to our state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facilities. As a lifeguard you are responsible for the safety of all program participants within the pool area. This position includes opening morning shifts from 4:45am - 7:30am. These hours are paid at $5/hour more than non-opening hours.

Requirements

Must be 15 years of age or older
Ability to meet the swim requirements of: Swim150 yards, tread for 2-minutes without the use of hands, then swim 50 additional yards. 
A 20-yards swim, retrieval of a brick from the bottom of the deep end, and swim 20-yards with both hands on the brick.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated history in rescue work, CPR, and first aid; preferred
Current Lifeguard Certification preferred

Responsibilities

To surveil and visually scan assigned areas every30 seconds.
To monitor activities, provide instructions, and prevent accidents using appropriate lifeguarding stations based on the changing needs of the facility. These stations may include walking/roving, and the use of various lifeguard stands.
Respond to all illness and injury incidents around the entire pool facility immediately and appropriately perform Lifeguarding skills, First Aid, CPR, and other appropriate functions within your level of training.
Be prepared to enter the water at any time and perform appropriate rescues as a situation requires.
Caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards, consistently and professionally enforce pool rules and regulations.
Update the information board; communicate with members and guests and provide general information on pool operations to members.
Communicate any issues/concerns as they arise with the Aquatics Director and/or Assistant Aquatics Director.
Attend and participate in all mandatory JCC staff meetings and departmental trainings.

Benefits

Participation in a defined contribution 403(b) retirement plan
Paid time for vacation, personal or sick days (for employees who are scheduled 20 hours / week or more)
Paid observance of secular and religious holidays (for employees who are scheduled 20 hours / week or more)
A commitment to professional development
JCC Membership. Every active staff member receives full JCC membership at no cost, and with it the wide array of programs, services, and activities available to our family of members.
JCC Program Discounts. Employees receive significant discounts on virtually all programs offered at the JCC and are actively encouraged to participate in our early education, wellness, camping, cultural, and enrichment programs.

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