LIFEGUARD (Part-time and Full-Time Positions)
Summary: The Lifeguard is responsible for the maintaining the safety of individuals in and around the pool at all times.
- Support the Mission of the Mandel JCC.
- Possesses a working knowledge of agency programs and services in order to ensure that they are reflective of the Core Values of the Mandel JCC.
- Represent the agency and provide the highest quality of customer service.
- Adhere to all policies and practices in the employee handbook.
- Wear Mandel JCC Uniform and Staff ID badge.
- Attend appropriate staff meetings.
- Maintains constant surveillance of guests and members in and around the pool; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of individuals.
- Enforces Aquatics department rules and regulations in a fair and consistent manner.
- Properly rotates in and out of lifeguarding chair.
- Ensures proper swim patron to guard ratio at all times.
- Conducts chemical checks as required. Reports chemical imbalances to supervisor and/or maintenance in a timely fashion.
- Alerts lead guard, supervisor, and maintenance staff regarding mechanical issues, first aid and emergency procedures, and member incidents in a timely fashion.
- Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services (EMS).
- Prepares and maintains appropriate reports, as required.
- Attends in-service trainings, as required.
- Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- · Adheres to The J’s code of ethics and avoids any real or perceived conflicts of interest, protocols, procedures, rules and policies.·
- Shows respect for co-workers and members and an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity of the Agency’s staff, members, and audiences.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Must be at least 15 years of age as required by the American Red Cross.
- Current CPR, Lifeguard, and First Aide Certification with AED.
- Ability to react calmly, confidently, and effectively in emergency situations.
- Demonstrated ability to apply lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
- Ability to lift and/or carry up to 45 lbs.
