Lifeguards

Description

The Shaw Jewish Community Center offer an array of family entertainment to the surrounding community in aquatics, recreation & wellness, camp programs, fitness, and childcare. We are looking for lifeguards who will oversee the safety of our members and children in our indoor pool. This position must have flexibility with mornings and evenings during the week and weekends, and some holidays since we are a 7 day a week operation. 

Our lifeguards are dedicated to the health and safety of our members and guests using the pool and will follow emergency responses within the American Red Cross guidelines. You will enforce all safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents and skilled at rescues and administering first aid. Our lifeguards will also inspect the pool areas for maintenance, take chlorine and 'ph' readings and record accurately, maintain cleanliness and ensure proper storage of equipment. Other standard requirements include being attentive at all times while on duty, and maintain accurate records on injuries.

Our organization is open to all faiths and we encourage all applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, gender, nation origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong reading skills

• Basic math and chemistry aptitude

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Problem solving abilities

Qualifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training or equivalent is preferred

• Pass a preliminary CPR and life guard swimming skills test