Lifeguard - Part Time Opportunity at a Community Center

Description

This isn’t just a gym; or pool, this is a community center with incredible benefits. What are you waiting for? Apply today! We are offering a $250 signing bonus for part-time staff!

• Engaged workplace with a great community spirit.
• Competitive wages.
• Free membership to our outstanding Fitness Centers – over 150 Group Exercise Classes offered. Free or discounted personal training.
• Free babysitting while working out.
• We are Inclusive – We Hire Individuals of ALL Religious and Non-Religious Backgrounds.

A Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies. We are hiring at both our Creve Coeur and Chesterfield locations!

Responsibilities:

• Provide exemplary customer service to members and provide for their safety and wellbeing of our members 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 in a courteous manner 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, 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.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age. (15 years of age & completed Lifeguard Certification Training at the J for summer seasonal)
• Must have current certification in either American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid or American Red Cross Waterpark Lifeguarding and First Aid.
• American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer is required.
• Prior experience as a lifeguard with demonstrated knowledge of and application of lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques is required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills along with the ability to provide exemplary customer service.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills and the 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.

The St. Louis Jewish Community Center (the J) has been providing excellent health and cultural experiences for the entire community for over 140 years. Members and program participants enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities and programs, arts, and sports experiences. The J is a culture that is warm and inclusive to all. Be a part of this amazing team and community.

For more information about the J, please see our website: www.jccstl.org

The J is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the Department of Homeland Security’s E-verify Program.