Principal Responsibilities: Several positions available for immediate hire and summer employment. Shifts available from morning to evening.These positions are flexible and great for students. Physical Requirements & Functions: -Ability to swim, dive into the pool, stand, walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and/or sit up to eight hours throughout the shift -Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and/or controls -Reach with hands and arms -Hearing and talking sufficient enough to communicate with members, guests and staff -Specific visions abilities include close vision, vision sufficient enough to read, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus -Must be able to push, pull or lift up to 50 lbs. Job Description: The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of patrons by guarding their area of responsibility by: -responding to any level of incident or emergency around the pool areas and the facility -enforcing our established rules in a fair and polite manner -checking and recording pool chemicals -being responsive to member and guest requests -maintaining communication and relationships with other staff/members/guests -and any other tasks assigned by the Aquatics Director or Asst. Pool Manager Above all, is patron safety! Duties & Responsibilities: -Monitors pool areas as assigned. -Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility -Acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of an emergency -Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical service -Performs appropriate water rescues when necessary -Assists with various camps and programs as assigned -Participates in special events as directed by the Aquatics Director -Climbs up and down lifeguard stands; and sits during surveillance -Performs various opening and closing duties as described on the daily to do list -Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility -Vacuums pool bottom; empties skimmer baskets; skims surface of the pools; prepares pool surroundings for daily use including but not limited to straightening tables, chairs, pool equipment and offices; and disposing of trash and debris -Maintains amenities and cleanliness of changing rooms, bathrooms and showers; maintains guard house and storage areas as needed -Properly monitor towel supply; place towels in the washer and dryer when needed and fold towels as instructed one the wash/dry cycle is complete -Keeps supervisor or Aquatics Director informed of any problems arising with patrons, other staff members or the facility. Proficiency of Equipment: The Lifeguard must show a proficiency in the use and operation of the following equipment; and any other equipment deemed necessary to complete job duties -Lifesaving equipment such as rescue tubes, rescue hooks, ring buoys, spine boards, and c-collars, etc -Chemical feeders, pool vacuums, wet/dry vacuums, pool filters, power washer, and other equipment related to pool maintenance. Working Conditions: -Tobacco and Drug free environment -Possible exposure to bodily fluids while performing rescues -Possible emotional stress when a lifesaving rescue is performed or witnessed. -Indoor pool - Warm conditions; sitting for maximum of 30 minutes at a time; exposed to pool and cleaning chemicals -Outdoor pool - Exposed to sunlight and heat, occasionally exceeding 100 degrees; exposed to inclement weather, often wet and humid conditions; sitting for four 15 minute rotations. Minimum Qualifications: -Must be at least 15 years of age -Experience preferred, but not necessary for the right candidate -Must possess (or be in the process of, or enrolled in a class) an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification. -Must possess an outgoing personality; treat others with kindness; be courteous and tactful at all times; ability to exercise independent judgment within the limits of the positions; ability to make quick decisions and act quickly in rescue situations -Ability to work flexible hours with evening, weekend and holiday work required; ability to appear on time for work; appear to work in professional, approved uniform - looking neat and clean -Ability to understand and follow posted rules, procedures and directions. -Ability to work independently and as a team member -Attention to details; pride in appearance and work place -Required attendance to mandatory trainings and in-services -Ability to maintain accurate record keeping, such as time sheets, chemical records, daily duties, etc -Ability to pass pre-employment testing that may consist of, but not limited to, a background check, drug screening, and a physical skills evaluation screening Agency Information: The Gordon Jewish Community Center (GJCC) is at the center of Jewish life in Nashville, providing recreational, educational, social and cultural programs and services to over 1,700 member families. Located on a beautiful 52-acre campus in west Nashville, it is a place where non-Jews are welcome to join, play and learn side by side with their Jewish neighbors