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Lifeguard

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$15 - 17 hourly

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Job Description - Lifeguard


The Lifeguard plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals using the aquatic facility. This position includes maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pools, around the deck, and surrounding areas. The Lifeguard creates a positive atmosphere that promotes community for members, other lifeguards and swim instructors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain active surveillance of the pools, splash pad, and the pool deck
  • Has knowledge of the emergency action plan; respond to emergency situations in accordance with the JCC policies and American Red Cross (ARC) standards; complete all incident reports as required
  • Maintain effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff
  • Inspect pool deck for unsafe or broken equipment; check the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving; report maintenance issues to the manager on duty
  • Attend all in-service training and staff meetings
  • Dress in the provided uniform for all shifts
  • Perform cleaning and maintenance tasks on the Daily Duties (DD) and Weekly Duties (WD) forms on the pool deck, Aquatics Office, deck bathrooms, and Break Room
  • Review Daily Duties and Weekly Duties forms

Scheduling

  • Arrive in time to be at the guard station when shift starts
  • Provide two weeks' notice for time off
  • Find coverage when shifts need to be traded or covered by other staff (subject to AD, AAD or LGS approval)
  • Check the scheduling app for messages and shift changes

Requirements

  • Minimum age of 15
  • Background Check for employees over 18 shall be subject to pre-employment
  • Valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification; CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid
  • Stand and/or sit for extended periods while remaining alert
  • Perform water rescues, including lifting swimmers ranging from 50-300 lbs.
  • Climb and sit on guard chairs up to 6’ high.
  •  Able to work in an outdoor pool facility in summer and winter conditions
  • Remain outside in 100+ degree temperatures for two-to-eight-hour shifts with rotations every 20-30 minutes
  • Variable working hours include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays

Salary Description

$15-$17/hour

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