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Addison-Penzak JCC
Lifeguards (all levels) and Swim Instructors
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Lifeguard watches swimming areas and provides for the safety of swimmers at pools, lakes and beaches. Maintains careful watch of people in the water, enforces safety rules at swimming places; rescues swimmers and treats accidents as needed.
$36,736 / year median in California
+14% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for Lifeguards and Swim Instructors!!
- FREE Gym Membership while employed
Swim Instructor:
$17.00- 25.
Lifeguard:
$17.00- 20.00 per hour Lead Lifeguard $20.00
- 25.00 per hour Head Lifeguard $25.00
- 30.
LIFEGUARD
Position Summary:
The Lifeguard is responsible for guarding their area of responsibility, responding to any level of incident around the entire facility, enforcing our rules fairly and politely, checking and maintaining pool chemicals, being responsive to member and guest requests, and other tasks assigned by the Director of Aquatics and Lead Aquatics Staff.Lifeguard Areas of Responsibility :
- Scan their area of responsibility every 10 seconds.
- Respond to any and all illness and injury incidents around the entire facility, including performing First Aid, CPR, and other Lifeguarding skills.
- Maintain a clean, safe and orderly pool, deck, Aquatics Office, and Locker rooms.
- Perform pool chemical checks at designated times.
- Keep accurate records of pool usage, chemical levels, pool closures, etc.
- Enforce pool rules and promote Aquatic Programming.
- Attend all Mandatory Staff Meetings and Trainings.
- Work together as a team with other Aquatics Staff and other departments.
- Be the club "goodwill" ambassador and greet and assist members and guests.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding by uniform requirements and upholding our Customer Service expectations.
Qualifications and competencies:
- Lifeguard certification
- America Red Cross or equivalent
- Communication skills, customer service oriented Lead Lifeguard
- Including but not limited to:
- Perform pump room checks and notify Aquatics Director of any issues.
- Perform chemical checks as indicated.
- Be a good role model for other guards
- Be the primary contact for any member concerns, communicate concerns to your supervisor in case follow up is needed. Head Lifeguard
- Including but not limited to: Assist management with administration needs not limited to: o Staff schedules o Schedule coverage o Clock in and out approvals o Summer camp swim coordination o Safety equipment checks and supplies
SWIM INSTRUCTOR
Position Summary:
The Swim Instructor is responsible for setting up and cleaning up their lesson station, maintaining communication and relationships with their clients or parents of their students, being patient and enthusiastic while teaching, and holding productive lessons. Swim Instructor Areas of Responsibility- Attend all Mandatory Staff Meetings and Trainings.
- Hold productive and engaging 30 minute lessons.
- Complete our Bubbles and Mastering Form Training and teach all group lessons based on this format.
- Set up and clean up the lesson station.
- Maintain open communication with the client and/or family of your client about the progression of the lessons and future goals.
- While working as a Group Lesson Instructor following the Coordinator's and Aquatics Director's directions and requests.
- Work together as a team with other Aquatics Staff and other departments.
- Be the club "goodwill" ambassador and greet and assist members and guests.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding by uniform requirements and upholding our Customer Service expectations.
- Communication skills, customer service oriented
- Swimming experienced preferred
- American Red Cross Lifeguard certification preferred but not necessary Working Conditions/Physical requirements for both:
- Outdoor Environment with little temperature control
- Ability to lift a minimum of 45 pounds
- Swim 300 yards non-stop
- Perform all skills required for Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR skills This position is contingent upon completion and clearance of a background fingerprint assessment.
Disclaimer:
This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and, when possible, to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between JSV and its employees.Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$17.00- $30.
Commute:
Los Gatos, CA 95032 (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Fitness Centers/Gyms