What are the responsibilities and job description for the Opening Shift Lifeguard position at Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center?
Lifeguarding at the “J” is more than a job; it’s a chance to make a difference.
When you join the Family of Staff at the JCC, you get to serve our members, bring our programs to life and enjoy the employee-only perks! Every employee receives a free membership to our state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facilities, including our seasonal outdoor water park.
As a Lifeguard, you will be responsible for the safety of all program participants within the pool area. This position includes opening morning shifts from 4:45am - 7:30am. These hours are paid at $5/hour more than non-opening hours.
What can you expect from a typical day:
- To surveillance and visually scan assigned areas every 10 seconds
- To walk the area to monitor activities, provide instructions, and prevent accidents
- Respond to all illness and injury incidents around the entire pool facility immediately and appropriately perform Lifeguarding skills, First Aid, CPR, and other appropriate functions until the arrival of emergency medical services
- Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning
- Caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards, enforce pool rules and regulations
- Update the information board; communicate with members and guests, and provide general information on pool operations to members
What will you need to be successful in this position:
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Ability to meet the swim requirements of:
- Swim 300 yards swim and complete
- 2 minutes treading water without the use of hands
- A 20 yards swim, retrieve a brick from the bottom of the deep end, and swim 20 yards with brick
- Demonstrated skill in rescue work, CPR, and first aid; preferred
- Current Lifeguard Certification preferred
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call (414) 964-4444 or contact us at hr at jccmilwaukee dot org.
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