Pool Lifeguard (Part-Time)

JCC Greater Boston; Newton Centre (MA); On-site; USD 6,900 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Center access

Group fitness classes

Discounts on programs

Free wellness events

Job summary

JCC Greater Boston is seeking a part-time Pool Lifeguard to use lifesaving skills and contribute to a welcoming team environment. The role includes working at both indoor and outdoor pools seasonally, with shifts transitioning to indoor operations during the year.

You will ensure patron safety, enforce rules, and support daily pool operations while collaborating with staff. A valid American Red Cross Lifeguard certification with CPR/AED/First Aid is required, and candidates must be 16 or older.

Qualifications

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification with CPR, AED and First Aid.
• Must be 16 years of age or older at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pool patron safety through education, guarding, first aid and rescue services.
• Provide consistent pool coverage and smooth shift transitions through planning and punctuality.
• Enforce pool rules and regulations consistently.
• Maintain good relations with staff and patrons.
• Resolve member concerns professionally or escalate as needed.
• Create pool-related documentation (opening/closing checklists, incident reports).
• Follow directions from supervisors and follow protocols.
• Assist in pool maintenance and keep pool area safe and neat.

Skills

Lifeguard vigilance

English communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard certification (CPR/AED/First Aid)

Job description

JCC Greater Boston is seeking part-time Pool Lifeguards! This position is an opportunity to use your lifesaving skills while being a part of a dynamic team. JCC Greater Boston lifeguards keep members and guests safe while creating a welcoming environment. Working a flexible schedule with opportunities year-round, the Pool Lifeguard works at our indoor and outdoor pools in the summer, shifting to indoors only the rest of the year.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety of every pool patron through education, vigilant preventative guarding, first aid, emergency medical services, and rescue services
• Provides consistent pool coverage and smooth transitions between shifts through planning, punctuality and personal accountability
• Enforces the rules and regulations of the pools consistently
• Maintains good working relationships with staff members, maintenance personnel, administrative personnel, and pool patrons
• Resolves member concerns in a professional manner or escalates them, as appropriate
• Creates pool related documentation (e.g. opening/closing checklists, bather tracking and incident reports)
• Able and willing to follow directions from supervisors and follow protocols
• Maintains a safe and neat pool area; assist in pool maintenance by performing scheduled checks, cleaning and maintenance
• Develops professional relationships with members
• Conducts swim tests
• Be familiar with, and follow the pool schedule - including correctly configuring lane lines according to the schedule
• Attend all mandatory trainings and in-services
• Support JCC goals and objectives
• Learn all aspects of the pool facilities and its daily operations. For example, swim lessons, camp swim, etc
• Be familiar with ‘traffic flow' in pool area and support social distancing procedures in the building
• Participate in weekly skill checks
• Serve as a member of the agency Fitness Staff with responsibilities, which, at times, extend beyond the limits of his/her specialized functions
• Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where each individual is valued and respected
• Support JCC Greater Boston's mission, vision, and values including through personal role modeling
• Attend JCC meetings, and actively participate in and support the JCC/the department's goals and initiatives
• Other activities as required by the organization

Position Details

This position is part-time with hours ranging from 5-17 hours per week. Offering a competitive starting pay rate of $20- $25/hour. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications and experience, and internal equity. JCC Greater Boston is a vibrant, welcoming workplace with a strong feeling of teamwork and a shared sense of making a difference.

About JCC Greater Boston

Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, diverse community by nurturing meaningful, lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90% positive. If you want to upgrade your working experience and have a better work‑life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Requirements

• Current/valid American Red Cross Lifeguard certification, with CPR, AED and First Aid
• Must be 16 years of age or older at time of hire

Skills and Abilities

• Able to see, hear and cognitively recognize situations requiring lifeguarding services
• Able to make safety related decisions and perform CPR and/or first aid, as required
• Read, write, understand and speak English
• Must be able to use a computer

Physical Requirements

Must maintain an appropriate level of fitness in order to competently perform all job related tasks including the ability to swim distances and dive to pool depths, as determined by testing/certification authorities, and to lift 150 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment. Capable of working in a high temperature and high humidity environment for extended periods while wearing required personal protective equipment.

ADA Statement

Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Benefits

• Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman
• Access to group fit classes, Arts & Culture adult programming at member rates,
• Discounts on a variety JCCGB's fitness/wellness programs and services
• Free wellness events!

Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization, and plan documents are the primary determinant.

A Great Place to Work!

JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work! In our recent 2023 employee engagement survey, at least 88% of our staff gave us top ratings on:

• Supportive colleagues
• Team camaraderie
• How their managers treat them
• Individual autonomy
• Knowing what their work contributes to and how it impacts others
• Pride in working for the JCC
• Program and service quality
• Holding ourselves accountable

Our staff and leadership bring experience, excellence, and commitment to everything we offer and we are dedicated to a culture where all our employees may thrive. Our culture is built on our values, driven by our mission, and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals.