Lifeguard
About The Position
The Lifeguard should be a motivated team player comfortable working in a structured environment. Our members provide our community fitness center with a dedicated clientele, and we encourage a strong customer service focus in our team. This position is looking to fill Monday-Friday 6:15am-3:00pm and/or 3:00-8:00pm with occasional weekends required. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to: Enforce all pool rules and Jewish Alliance policies Maintain a consistent work schedule where you always exceed member expectations Actively participate in meetings and training programs including in-service training Maintain current Red Cross Lifeguard Training and CPR/AED certification Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness of the aquatics center Notify Aquatic Director of any accidents, rescues, problems, or equipment in need of repair Understand and anticipate the needs of members; be attentive, respectful and listen Maintain a clean, safe work environment Enjoy the following benefits of employment with the Jewish Alliance: A strong member base and dedicated clientele Employee service discount Free membership Employment with a large, financially sound company Qualified candidates will possess the following skills, abilities, and experience: Current certifications in lifeguarding, CPR for the professional rescuer, first aid, and AED Proficient swimming ability – need to swim at least 300 yards non-stop under 8 minutes Ability to properly extract victims from the water to the pool deck Attentiveness to visual and audible cues for recognition and identification of swimmers in distress or in process of unsafe behaviors Mobility around and in the pool Excellent communication and positive engagement with employees, members and guests Enthusiastic, friendly attitude and professional appearance Reliable team player with the ability to work under pressure and multitask A flexible schedule and the ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays Ability to stand for long periods of time Water Safety Instructor Certification (Preferred not required)
Requirements
- Current certifications in lifeguarding, CPR for the professional rescuer, first aid, and AED
- Proficient swimming ability – need to swim at least 300 yards non-stop under 8 minutes
- Ability to properly extract victims from the water to the pool deck
- Attentiveness to visual and audible cues for recognition and identification of swimmers in distress or in process of unsafe behaviors
- Mobility around and in the pool
- Excellent communication and positive engagement with employees, members and guests
- Enthusiastic, friendly attitude and professional appearance
- Reliable team player with the ability to work under pressure and multitask
- A flexible schedule and the ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
Nice To Haves
- Water Safety Instructor Certification (Preferred not required)
Responsibilities
- Enforce all pool rules and Jewish Alliance policies
- Maintain a consistent work schedule where you always exceed member expectations
- Actively participate in meetings and training programs including in-service training
- Maintain current Red Cross Lifeguard Training and CPR/AED certification
- Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness of the aquatics center
- Notify Aquatic Director of any accidents, rescues, problems, or equipment in need of repair
- Understand and anticipate the needs of members; be attentive, respectful and listen
- Maintain a clean, safe work environment
Benefits
- A strong member base and dedicated clientele
- Employee service discount
- Free membership
- Employment with a large, financially sound company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
