Lifeguard Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Prior experience as a swim instructor with demonstrated knowledge of and application of childcare and instruction techniques is required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide exemplary customer service.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow written communications.
• Must be able to make sound decisions.
• Position requires flexibility in schedule to open and/or close the pools and to work across multiple locations.

Nice To Haves

• American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer is desired.
• Instructor certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary customer service to members and ensure their safety and well-being by professionally guarding the pool according to J and American Red Cross standards.
• Recognize and respond quickly and effectively in emergencies, complying with all safety and emergency procedures.
• Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations.
• Inspect the facility on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining a neat, organized, and clean pool deck and aquatics office.
• Answer the telephone and respond to customer questions courteously, taking messages when appropriate.
• Learn, adhere to, and enforce all JCC policies and procedures.
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance while adhering to applicable dress codes.
• Be punctual and maintain good attendance.
• Complete records and reports within required timeframes, including but not limited to timesheets, accident reports, class rosters, and daily inspection reports.
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions and attend staff meetings.
• Maintain swimming skills, strength, and endurance.
• Foster and maintain relationships with members while creating a comfortable, positive, and welcoming environment.
• Learn and become familiar with programming and equipment offered at the JCC to better address customer needs.
• Assist in promoting aquatics and other agency programs and services.
• Develop further knowledge in aquatics, including but not limited to training provided by the JCC.
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.