Employed by: The Jewish Federation of OmahaAgency: The Jewish Community CenterSupervisor: Aquatics DirectorWork Schedule: Monday-Sunday; mornings, afternoons, or eveningsExemption: Non-Exempt

We are now hiring for our SUMMER LIFEGUARDS, for our awesome outdoor aquatic center! We need 50 lifeguards to work from early May till the end of July. During the summer this could be part time or full time, based on your availability and interest.

Primary Purpose of Job

Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of members and guests when they are in or around the indoor or outdoor pools and to respond to emergency situations. He/she must demonstrate professional behavior at all times, being attentive and alert while guarding and patrolling the deck.

Qualifications

15 years of age.

Current certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

Ability to work on one’s own, work independently and as part of a team.

Thorough knowledge and application of life-guarding surveillance andrescue techniques.

Duties and Responsibilities

He/she is expected to arrive on time and ready to work his/her respective shift. The lifeguard is responsible for finding an appropriate substitute for his/her shift when not able to work the regular hours scheduled.

All lifeguards are required to wear the full and proper uniform to work. This includes the current JCC lifeguard suit, shorts, and lifeguard shirt.

He/she must position him/herself in the appropriate chair or standing position for optimal viewing and scanning procedures. While guarding, only approved lifeguard chairs are permissible.

Guards should never guard from lawn or lounge chairs.

Responsible for preventing emergencies whenever possible. This means being alert and attentive while guarding on deck and requires the lifeguard to assess potentially dangerous situations before they become dangerous or elevated. This may include items such as keeping the deck free and clear of all dirt and clutter, addressing aggressive, inappropriate, or rough housing types of behavior, assessing the skill level of swimmers and determining if they are in appropriate area of pool per their skills.

Responsible for responding to emergency situations quickly and professionally; utilizing all the proper lifeguard and rescue procedures to ensure the optimal outcome. In any given situation, he/she may be called upon to take the lead in the rescue effort, or may be required to assist another guard, member, or staff person. He/she must assess each situation and determine with the team what his/her role is to be for that situation.

He/she must be well versed in the JCC Pool Emergency Plan at any/all times; knowing what to do in the event an emergency occurs.

The lifeguard consistently, promptly, and fairly enforces the facility policies, rules and regulations.

He/she also assists other guards or staff if they need additional support when enforcing rules.

Maintain a professional and positive rapport with members and guests. He/she communicates with members in a polite and confident manner, and explains policies and practices in a way that enables members to better understand a situation or rationale for a policy.

He/she is required to assist the MOD in the completion of chemical records and accident/incident reports; and may be required to perform these tasks independently.

Responsible for performing all opening and closing procedures completely and thoroughly, as assigned by the MOD; following the Opening and Closing Procedure checklist. Additional duties may include cleaning the deck, filters, or arranging equipment or supplies throughout the day.

Inform the Aquatics Director of situations that need immediate attention, including injury or accident reports, emergencies, rescues or saves, pool closings due to chemical, fecal or other reasons, and all behavioral situations requiring follow up with members, staff, parents, or law enforcement personnel.

Lifeguards are required to maintain current certifications throughout his/her employment.

Attend mandatory meetings and in-service training. This includes all pre-season orientations, group re-certifications, weekly trainings during the summer, monthly trainings during the fall and spring semesters, and any additional in-service trainings deemed required by the Aquatics Director, Campus Manager, Associate Executive Director, or Executive Director of the JCC.

Responsible for accurately signing in and out for lifeguard and/or group/private swim lessons.

He/she is responsible to the Aquatics Director and the Managers on Deck (MODs), and must respond professionally and immediately to direction given by any of these individuals. He/she should assist in every way to help the entire Aquatics Department develop a “culture of safety”, which is characterized by the following:

Participating in regular training, audits and testing with a positive and professional attitude.

Accepting feedback from the Director or MODs; listening to their observations and responding immediately to their recommendations.

Understanding that the more we test ourselves, the safer we become as a team.

Awareness and openness to ideas and procedures that are being implemented at other facilities throughout the country; helping the JCC to develop and train its staff to be among the best in the country.

Working Conditions

This position requires normal physical capabilities, including lifting or carrying light loads, reaching and standing, or sitting for extended periods of time. He/she is required to be physically fit in order to participate in a wide variety of activities. This position requires stamina to work long periods of time in a physically active environment. Dexterity with hands, speech, corrected hearing and vision within normal range are also necessary.

This position will be working in a well-lighted indoor pool year round and outdoor pool during the summer months (May-September). The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high depending on the number of members using the facility.

Customer Service Statement

The Lifeguard shares in the JCC’s commitment to provide excellent customer service to its members. He/she should be professional in all of his/her relationships with members and guests. He/she should take the time to learn the names of as many individuals as possible and to make sure that individual members are pleased with the services and programs provided by the JCC.

DISCLAIMEREvery effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. It in no way states or implies that these are the only duties required. Other duties apply that are assigned.