Opening Shift Lifeguard

Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee (JCC); Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established community center is seeking dedicated lifeguards to ensure the safety of all pool participants. In this part-time role, you will monitor activities, enforce safety rules, and respond to emergencies with professionalism and care. Enjoy a vibrant work environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of community members. With competitive pay and generous perks, including a free membership to state-of-the-art facilities, this position is perfect for those passionate about swimming and safety. Join us in creating a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone!

Benefits

Free JCC membership

Paid time for vacation

Paid holidays

Professional development training

Program discounts

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older and able to swim 300 yards.
• Demonstrated skill in rescue work and CPR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area.
• Respond to all illness and injury incidents immediately.

Skills

Lifeguarding skills

CPR

First Aid

Swimming

Education

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

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When you join the Family of Staff at the JCC, you get to serve our members and bring our programs to life. Apply today and take the next step in making your work more than just your job.

Every JCC employee receives a free membership to our state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facilities.

Our Lifeguards are 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 $3/hour more than non-opening hours.

• Maintain constant surveillance and visually scan assigned area of responsibility every 10 seconds. Walk the area to monitor activities, provide instructions, and prevent accidents.
• Provide general information on pool operations to members. Caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards, enforce pool rules and regulations.
• Respond to all illness and injury incidents around the entire pool facility immediately and appropriately. This includes, but not limited to performing Lifeguarding skills, First Aid, CPR, and other appropriate skills until arrival of emergency medical services.
• Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning.
• Update the information board with current pool temperature, chemicals, date, and name of lifeguard on duty.
• Communicate with members and guests in a positive, professional manner.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Ability to swim 300 yards swim and complete 2 minutes treading water without use of hands.
• Ability to complete a 20 yards swim, retrieve brick from bottom of deep end, and swim 20 yards with brick.
• Demonstrated skill in rescue work, CPR and first aid preferred.
• Current Lifeguard Certification preferred.
  
  

What do we offer?

Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC offers a challenging, dynamic, multicultural work environment with a competitive total compensation package.

Benefits

Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC offers a challenging, dynamic, multicultural work environment with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The JCC is committed to a culture that supports work-life balance and invests in our culture by offering generous perks to part-time employees. These include:

• Participation in defined contribution 403B pension
• Paid time for vacation, personal or sick days (for employees who are scheduled 20 hours / week or more)
• Paid observance of secular and religious holidays (for employees who are scheduled 20 hours / week or more)
• A commitment to professional development training for our educators
  
  

Uniquely JCC Benefits

• JCC Membership: Every active staff member receives full JCC membership at no cost, which includes member access to our state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facilities in Whitefish Bay and summer membership to the JCC Water Park in Mequon.
• JCC Program Discounts: Employees receive significant discounts on virtually all programs offered at the JCC and are actively encouraged to participate in our early education, wellness, camping, cultural, and enrichment programs.
  
  

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.org.

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