Lifeguard and/or Swim Instructor (FT)

Summary:

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

This position qualified for a $500 sign on bonus paid in two increments following 90 days and 180 days of service.

• $16.00 for Lifeguard, Aquatics Meetings/Inservice, and Special Event Lifeguard
• $16.50 for Opening Lifeguard
• $17.00 for Aquatics Manager on Duty
• $20.00 for Aquatics Birthday Party, Private Swim Lesson, Day Camp Swim Lesson, Swim Team Coach, and Group Swim Lesson
• $24.00 for Semiprivate Swim Lesson

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.