Lifeguard

Schnitzer Family Campus - Mittleman Jewish Community Center & Portland Jewish Academy; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the aquatics team at a leading community center in Portland! We are hiring for lifeguards who will ensure safety in our pools while offering great customer service to our diverse community. This role provides flexible hours, a supportive environment, and additional perks such as free membership and discounts for all employees.

Benefits

Free membership

Program discounts

Qualifications

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification is required.
• Previous lifeguard experience preferred.
• Must be at least 15 years old.

Responsibilities

• Guarding the pools and ensuring safety during all aquatic activities.
• Enforcing pool rules and conducting water chemical checks.
• Providing exceptional guest service to members.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Risk Management

Health & Safety

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification

Job description

Join our fun aquatics team! We are hiring lifeguards of all ages for year-round midday, afternoon, and evening shifts. Training shifts for current American Red Cross-certified lifeguards can begin immediately upon hire.

PAY RATE: $16.84 - $17.59/hour; or $18.13 - $18.88/hour if also teaching if also teaching group swim lessons.

SCHEDULE: Various shifts available; 5 - 29 hours/week

We provide a welcoming, team environment and the chance to get to know and assist a diverse range of staff and members. We love seeing applications from students, parents, retirees, and anyone else 15 & older who is looking for a chance to make money while helping the community! Free membership and program discounts are included for every employee and we encourage all our staff to enjoy our comprehensive facilities and programming.

Our facilities include:

• 25-yard, 6-lane lap pool and 20'x40' warm water pool
• Hot tubs, saunas, and steam rooms
• Full-size gymnasium with multiple drop-in sports opportunities
• Fully-equipped fitness center
• Indoor sportsplex with soccer field and leagues
• Easily accessible on public transit via Trimet bus stops 965 and 966

Our lifeguards have used experience they gained at the MJCC in customer service, problem-solving, risk management, and health & safety to continue on to careers in aquatics and recreation as well as education, medicine, public service, science & technology, and more!

JOB SUMMARY: The Lifeguard is responsible for guarding the MJCC's 25-yard Main Pool and Warm Water Pool. This position ensures safety by enforcing all rules, regulations, and policies during all aquatic activities including lap/exercise swim, group & private swim lessons, water fitness classes, adult & youth swim teams, open swim, and more. The Lifeguard is responsible for rescuing or assisting any swimmer who is in need of help and administering first aid as necessary. The Lifeguard staff act as the primary responders for the entire MJCC campus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These examples represent the essential functions of the position. They are not, however, inclusive of all duties the position may perform.)

• Maintain visual and auditory contact with pool users at all times. In emergency situations, intervene quickly and decisively in accordance with American Red Cross standards and MJCC policy.
• Consistently and effectively enforce all pool rules and policies. Refer ongoing issues to leadership staff.
• Conduct hourly water chemical checks; document results; make chemical adjustments as directed. Ensure that the pool deck is orderly, clean, and free from hazards.
• Perform light maintenance and cleaning duties on a routine basis.
• Provide exceptional guest service by communicating directly with members regarding policies, schedules, offerings, and any other pertinent information.
• Arrive on time and prepared to work for all scheduled shifts and in-services. (In-services are usually the second Sunday of the month from approximately 6 - 8 pm.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification required.
• Prior lifeguard experience preferred.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Applicants must be age 15 or older.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + WORKING CONDITIONS:

All duties are performed in a warm, humid pool environment that can be noisy and filled with people. Duties require strong ability to remain alert and watchful. Duties require the ability to swim and move quickly and decisively in emergency situations, this includes a full range of motion, and normal-range acuity in vision and hearing. Ability to speak clearly and loudly is also required. Duties require the ability to push, pull, lift, or drag up to 50lbs (or more, in the case of a pool rescue), either individually or with assistance.

ABOUT US: The Mittleman Jewish Community Center is a vital institution for Jewish culture and identification, proud to offer its programs and services to everyone. For more than 100 years, the MJCC has offered educational, social, cultural and recreational programs.

The MJCC and all its affiliated programs welcome all children, families and staff regardless of their religious affiliation. The MJCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

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