Summer Lifeguard

Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City•Overland Park, KS

25d•$15

About The Position

Looking for the perfect summer job? Join our aquatics team! The J is hiring Lifeguards for the summer 2026 season. We offer flexible scheduling to work around your summer plans and provide opportunities for growth and training. This is more than just a job—it's a chance to build real-world skills in leadership and emergency response. Schedule Various part-time schedules working days, evenings, or weekends between the hours of 5 a.m. - 9:30p.m. This position is active May 1 through October 31. Benefits $15/hr to start, returning guards rates increase yearly Free Individual membership to The J The J is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The J is Shabbat-Observant Friendly. The mission of The J is to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy based on Jewish values, heritage and culture. The J operates on these values: Welcoming + Inclusive - We are welcoming, inclusive and nurturing. We invite all to join us in making connections and lifelong friendships. Building Community - We believe in the strength of community and we seek to cultivate a sense of belonging in all we do. Enriching Mind + Body + Soul - We help individuals live a physically, intellectually, and emotionally healthy lifestyle. Passing on Jewish Culture + History - We celebrate and pass on the values, culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish people. Treat Others As You Wish To Be Treated - We treat everyone with respect, dignity and loving kindness.

Requirements

Lifeguard Training
First Aid
CPR & AED Pro
Must be at least 15 years of age
Pass Lifeguard pre-employment practical skills test in the water and demonstrate ability at periodic in-service training sessions
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
Able to complete the LG pre-course skills: 300 swim, 20 yrd brick test, 2 minutes of treading
Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods of time
Good vision to surveil assigned zones and identify patrons in need of assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Follows and enforces all rules throughout the Aquatics Facilities
Maintains constant surveillance of Members in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of Members in the event of emergency
Completes the appropriate daily paperwork during the shift
Performs various maintenance and cleaning duties
Swim 1000 yards each week
Attend the one mandatory in-service training scheduled for each month during the fall/winter and two mandatory in-service trainings scheduled for each month during the summer
Performs additional job-related duties as assigned