Lifeguard (Full-Time)

Asheville-Jewish-Community-Center-; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

Counseling services

Job summary

Asheville Jewish Community Center in Asheville, NC is seeking dedicated Lifeguards to maintain a safe aquatic environment and provide excellent service to members and guests. Lifeguards will be cross‑trained to assist with basic front desk operations when needed.

Responsibilities include monitoring activity, performing rescues, enforcing rules, testing pool chemicals, and supporting event rentals. Must hold American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification and be comfortable

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with all age groups.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor and maintain constant vigilance over swimmer and member activity.
• Perform rescues and respond to emergencies as necessary.
• Enforce all pool safety rules using whistle and voice.
• Clear the pool during thunder or lightning.
• Prevent unsafe behaviors such as diving in shallow water or horseplay.
• Provide excellent customer service to members and guests.
• Respond to questions and concerns in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Test and record pool chemicals.
• Assist with front desk operations when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Ability to work with all ages

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguarding / First Aid / CPR / AED Certification

Job description

FLSA Classification: Full Time, non-exempt

Pay Rate (hourly): $14.00/hr (30-40 hours p/week)

Expected Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7am-2/3pm

Reports To: Aquatics Director Department: Aquatics FLSA Classification: Full Time, non-exempt Pay Rate (hourly): $14.00/hr (30-40 hours p/week) Expected Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7am-2/3pm Lifeguards at the Asheville JCC ensure a safe aquatic environment while providing excellent service to members and guests. In addition to lifeguarding responsibilities, Lifeguards are cross-trained to assist with basic front desk operations when needed.

What You'll Do

Actively monitor and maintain constant vigilance over swimmer and member activity

Perform rescues and respond to emergencies as necessary

Enforce all pool safety rules using whistle and voice

Clear the pool during thunder or lightning

Prevent unsafe behaviors such as diving in shallow water or horseplay

Provide excellent customer service to members and guests

Respond to questions and concerns in a friendly and helpful manner

Test and record pool chemicals

Clean and organize:

Emergency equipment

Pool equipment

Bathrooms

Pool deck and furniture

Pool grounds

Sell concessions

Assist party and pool renters during events

Cross-trained as an assistant swim lesson instructor

Cross-trained to support the front desk , including:

Monitoring and opening the front entrance

Answering the phone

Checking in members

Follow all emergency, safety, and security procedures

What We're Looking For

• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Exceptional verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with all age groups
• Knowledge of Jewish culture, values, and traditions (not required)
• Engaging, Responsive, Professional

Qualifications, Education, & Certifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding / First Aid / CPR / AED Certification
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be willing to work outdoors in seasonal heat (100F+) or cold inclement weather
• Required to know how to swim, and can swim a minimum of 300 yards
• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting, bending, squatting, walking and climbing up minimal heights
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

Why You'll Love Working Here

Full-time employees enjoy 27+ paid days off (including PTO, sick days, and floating holidays), paid bereavement leave, free counseling services through EAN, ongoing professional development, tuition reimbursements, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401k plan, FREE CHILDCARE, membership at our state-of-the-art aquatics center, and complimentary use of meeting spaces. You’ll join a collaborative team that’s been building community in Asheville for more than 80 years.

The full job description will be provided during the interview process.