Lifeguard-FT

 We are offering a $500 signing bonus for full-time staff!

• Offer competitive wages
• Outstanding medical insurance, life and long-term disability insurance
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Free membership to our outstanding Fitness Centers
• Hiring Lifeguards of ALL Religious Backgrounds

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. Employees enjoy a large range of benefits including a complimentary membership! The Js culture is warm and inclusive to all, employees are safe being who they are at work. Be a part of this amazing team and community.

Summary:

Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies. This opening is for a full-time opener, 5:15am-1:15pm.

Responsibilities:

• Provide exemplary customer service to members and provide for their safety and well being 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.
• 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 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 JCC 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.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED is required; college degree is preferred.
• 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.
• Instructor certifications are preferred.
• 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.

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.