Summary:

Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Responsibilities:

Provide exemplary customer service to members and provide for their safety and wellbeing by professionally guarding the pool according to Jewish Community Center (the 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. Teach swim lessons (group/individual) and aquatics exercise classes. Assist with scheduling and supervision of part time staff as necessary. 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 in a courteous manner taking messages when appropriate. Learn, adhere to and enforce all the J 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, daily inspection reports, etc. 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 J to be better able to 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 J. Other duties as requested by supervisor. Provide private and group swim lessons/participate in instructor workshops. Use our software to render and keep lesson documentation up to date.

Qualifications:

Must have or obtain current certification in either American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid or American Red Cross Waterpark Lifeguarding and First Aid. Ability to swim continuously and successfully complete all required lifeguard certification and recertification standards. Ability to quickly enter the water and perform emergency rescues, including lifting, dragging, and removing individuals using approved rescue techniques. Ability to perform CPR, AED, and First Aid procedures during emergency situations. Ability to maintain constant visual and auditory surveillance of the aquatic environment and respond immediately to emergencies. Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and move throughout the aquatic facility for extended periods. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull a grown adult independently and assist with heavier loads during emergency situations. Ability to communicate clearly and hear alarms, whistles, distress signals, and verbal instructions in a busy aquatic environment. Ability to work indoors and outdoors with exposure to water, humidity, sunlight, heat, pool chemicals, noise, and varying weather conditions. Ability to maintain the physical stamina, endurance, and fitness necessary to safely perform the essential functions of the position throughout each shift. Demonstrated leadership skills along with the ability to provide exemplary customer service. 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.