Part-time Aquatic Facility Lifeguard

Description

Under general supervision, this professional employee position ensures the safety of patrons at The J's aquatic facilities by preventing and responding to emergencies. The position of lifeguard requires excellent interpersonal skills and a high standard of customer service. This position is active year round.

Schedule

• Part-time up to 15 hours per week.  
• M-F, part-time hours between 5am and 9:30pm, plus occasional weekends, especially during summer.  Our available LG shifts include 5am-8am, 8am-noon, noon-3:30pm, 3:30pm-6:30pm and 6:30pm-9:30pm and include weekdays and weekends.  

Benefits

• Flexible schedules - daytime hours
• $16/hr minimum starting pay, higher rates available based on certification and experience
• returning guards rates increase yearly - must consistently work opening 5am shifts
• Free Individual membership to The J
• Employee Discounts

Responsibilities

• Follows and enforces all rules throughout the Aquatics Facilities
• Maintains constant surveillance of Members in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of Members in the event of emergency
• Completes the appropriate daily paperwork during the shift
• Performs various maintenance and cleaning duties
• Swim 1000 yards each week
• Attend the one mandatory in-service training scheduled for each month during the fall/winter and two mandatory in-service trainings scheduled for each month during the summer
• Performs additional job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Lifeguard Training
• First Aid
• CPR & AED Pro 
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Pass Lifeguard pre-employment practical skills test in the water and demonstrate ability at periodic in-service training sessions

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Able to complete the LG pre-course skills: 300 swim, 20 yrd brick test, 2 minutes of treading
• Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods of time
• Good vision to surveil assigned zones and identify patrons in need of assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

About The J

The J is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The J is Shabbat-Observant Friendly.

The mission of The J is to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy based on Jewish values, heritage and culture.

The J operates on these values:

• Welcoming + Inclusive - We are welcoming, inclusive and nurturing. We invite all to join us in making connections and lifelong friendships.
• Building Community - We believe in the strength of community and we seek to cultivate a sense of belonging in all we do.
• Enriching Mind + Body + Soul - We help individuals live a physically, intellectually, and emotionally healthy lifestyle.
• Passing on Jewish Culture + History - We celebrate and pass on the values, culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish people.
• Treat Others As You Wish To Be Treated - We treat everyone with respect, dignity and loving kindness.