Lifeguard

Lifeguard (Part-time and Full-Time Positions)

The Lifeguard is responsible for the maintaining the safety of individuals in and around the pool at all times.

Expectations of Employees:

• 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.