Lifeguard

Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free JCC Membership

Program Discounts

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC of Milwaukee is seeking lifeguards to ensure pool safety across multiple shifts, including opening morning slots from 4:45am to 7:00am. The role emphasizes vigilant scanning, rule enforcement, first aid readiness, and clear communication with members.

The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive team environment with required mandatory trainings and meetings.

Qualifications

• Must be 15 years of age or older.
• Swim 150 yards, tread 2 minutes, plus a 50-yard swim.
• Brick retrieval: swim 20 yards, retrieve a brick, swim 20 yards back with brick.
• Current Lifeguard Certification preferred; CPR and First Aid experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Surveil and visually scan assigned areas every 30 seconds.
• Monitor activities and prevent accidents at stations and lifeguard stands.
• Respond to illnesses and injuries with First Aid, CPR, and rescues as required by training.
• Caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and enforce pool rules.
• Update information boards and provide pool operation info to members.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and departmental trainings.

Skills

Swim 150 yards

Tread water 2 min

Brick retrieval

CPR/First Aid

Education

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

The Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC offers an engaging and inclusive workplace where your work truly makes a difference. As a Lifeguard, you are responsible for the safety of all program participants within the pool area. We are currently seeking lifeguards for various shifts, including high-priority opening shifts.

Special Shift Incentive

We have a specific need for Opening Morning Shifts (4:45am - 7:00am). To recognize the early start, these hours are paid at $5/hour more than non-opening hours.

What can you expect from a typical day:

• Surveil and visually scan assigned areas every 30 seconds.
• Monitor activities and prevent accidents using various stations (walking/roving or lifeguard stands).
• Respond to all illness and injury incidents immediately; perform First Aid, CPR, and rescues as required by your training.
• Caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and professionally enforce pool rules.
• Update information boards and provide general pool operation info to members.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and departmental trainings.

What will you need to be successful:

• Must be 15 years of age or older.
• Ability to meet swim requirements: 150-yard swim, 2-minute tread (no hands), plus an additional 50-yard swim.
• Brick Retrieval: Swim 20 yards, retrieve a brick from the deep end, and swim 20 yards back with both hands on the brick.

Current Lifeguard Certification (preferred); history in rescue work, CPR, and First Aid (preferred).

What We Offer

We provide a competitive salary and a Total Talent Rewards package designed to support our people:

• Free JCC Membership: Access to our state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facilities.
• Program Discounts: Significant discounts on early education, wellness, camping, and cultural programs.
• Retirement: Participation in a 403(b) defined contribution plan.
• Balance: Paid time off and holiday observance (for those scheduled 20+ hours/week).

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 [phone] or contact us at hr at jccmilwaukee dot org.