Pool Lifeguard (Part Time)

JCC Greater Boston; Newton Centre (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free individual membership to fitness facility

Discounts on fitness/wellness programs

Access to group fitness classes

Free wellness events

Job summary

JCC Greater Boston is seeking a part-time Pool Lifeguard in Newton Centre. This position offers flexible schedules and is ideal for someone with lifesaving skills. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, providing coverage, enforcing pool rules, and maintaining relationships with staff and patrons.

Must have current lifeguard certification, be at least 16 years of age, and possess strong decision-making skills. The role offers competitive pay ranging from $20 to $25 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety of every pool patron through education and preventative guarding.
• Provides consistent pool coverage and smooth transitions between shifts.
• Enforces the rules and regulations of the pools.
• Maintains good relationships with staff and pool patrons.
• Resolves member concerns professionally.
• Creates pool-related documentation.
• Maintains a safe and neat pool area; assists in pool maintenance.
• Conducts swim tests.
• Supports JCC goals and objectives.

Job description

Overview

JCC Greater Boston is seeking a part‑time Pool Lifeguard. 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. The Aquatics Team is a lively and fun team!

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; assists 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

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.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• 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

JCCGB Perks! Each employee is eligible for a free individual membership to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton - offering virtual and in‑person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many JCCGB events, classes, outdoor pool, and more! Complimentary individual membership includes:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.