Head Lifeguard

JCC Association of North America; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Silicon Valley / Addison-Penzak JCC in Los Gatos, CA is seeking a Head Lifeguard to supervise pool safety, operations, and lifeguard staffing under the Aquatics Director. This role engages members and facilitates a welcoming environment for aquatic fitness goals.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating schedules, maintaining water quality, enforcing safety regulations, and leading on-deck training during peak season.

Qualifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience plus lifeguarding experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pool safety, operations, and lifeguard staffing.
• Coordinate staff schedules and coverage; approve clock in/out.
• Ensure water chemistry, temperature, and cleanliness standards.
• Lead on-deck supervision and ongoing lifeguard training.
• Enforce safety regulations and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Lifeguard supervision

Staff leadership

Safety program delivery

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard

American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor

Job description

Location and Job Title:

Head Lifeguard
Jewish Silicon Valley / Addison-Penzak JCC
14855 Oka Road
Suite 200
Los Gatos, CA 95032

Principal Responsibilities:

Pay Range

$25.00-$30.00 per hour

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Aquatics Director, a Head Lifeguard is responsible for Pool Safety, Pool Operations, and Organization of Lifeguards at Jewish Silicon Valley (through its programmatic arm, the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center). This position serves as a vital role in engaging members and facilitating a safe and welcoming environment that inspires members to achieve their aquatic fitness goals. A Head Lifeguard is responsible for administration, pool operations, and safety standards of the JSV/APJCC Aquatics programs.

Areas of Responsibility

Member Engagement

• Strong commitment to creating safe and welcoming environment to all members and guests
• Ability to foster strong relationships amongst both members and staff in a professional manner
• Act as a catalyst for members to be engaged at the JSV/APJCC in Aquatics
• Experience working with a diverse range of people at various levels of aquatic fitness

Supervision and Leadership

• Ability to work independently
• Strong supervision and leadership skills
• Provide ongoing leadership and supervision to a large, diverse staff team in the following:

• Ability to hold staff accountable when necessary
• Lead by example

Operational Effectiveness

• Assist management with administration needs not limited to:
  • Staff schedules
  • Schedule coverage
  • Clock in and out approvals
  • Summer camp swim coordination
  • Safety equipment checks and supplies
• Knowledge of aquatic certification standards and best practices
• Assist the Aquatics Management in the of the daily operations of the aquatics facility
• Maintain a minimum of 15 hours of on deck supervision/lifeguarding during peak season, 15 hours of administrative duties and 10 hours of shift coverage per week.
• Knowledge of optimal swimming pool water chemistry, temperature, and cleanliness standards
• Knowledge of pump room operations and protocols
• Maintains and organizes pool deck cleanliness /equipment
• Lead lifeguard monthly in-service training as well as ongoing skill building drills, and quick checks.

Risk Management

• Ability to respond appropriately in an emergency situation
• Ability to recognize and demonstrate safe use of aquatic mechanical equipment
• Enforce compliance with all safety regulations among staff and patrons, working to eliminate potential hazards.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications and competencies:

Education/Special Licenses

• American Red Cross Lifeguard
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience as well as 2 years lifeguarding.

Working Conditions

• Fitness Center/Community Center environment
• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures

• Ability to work safely both in and out of pool
• Ability to lift and carry 45 lbs.
• Ability to stand, sit, lift, bend, twist
• Outdoor/pool deck environment
• Work in the vicinity of children and older adults

The working conditions described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is contingent upon the completion and cleared background check of a fingerprint and life scan assessment.

Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and, when possible, to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between JSV and its employees.

Salary:

Under $25,000