Lifeguard Positions (Various Hours)

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Job description

The safety and well-being of all persons using the pool is the primary concern and responsibility of the lifeguard position. This is accomplished through the proper enforcement of all the Jewish Community Center policies, procedures, and rules regarding pool use. Optimally, by doing this, being alert, and being prepared to act in an emergency at all times, accidents will be prevented.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications:

* Knowledge and Education - Minimum Required or Preferred:Standard First Aid, CPRPR, and Lifeguard training
* Experience - Minimum Required or Preferred:none
* Special Skills: Must pass a pre-employment skills test and be able to lift 50 lbs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Maintain a complete knowledge of policies & procedures outlined in the Aquatics Manual.
* Major duties include:
* Enforce all rules of the Jewish Community Center.
* Control crowds and maintain a safe swimming environment.
* Inform your supervisor of potentially dangerous situations.

* Be professional, alert, courteous, and tactful. Be in a state of preparedness to act in any emergency situation.
* Perform appropriate rescues when necessary and perform First Aid.
* Report all injuries and rescues to the Aquatics Supervisor.
* After any accident or incident occurs, immediately complete any forms or written information that may be necessary. Documentation must be descriptive, detailed, and accurate because all documentation is retained for three years.
* Scan entire area of responsibility every 20 seconds.
* Know emergency procedures for both life-threatening and non-life-threatening situations.
* Be the first to respond to any situation that requires First Aid or is a life-threatening or non-life-threatening emergency.
* Vacuum the pool on a daily basis.
* Refrain from unnecessary talk or visiting with members. Refer members with lengthy questions to appropriate supervisor.
* Eating is prohibited while in the chair. No reading or cell phone use, including texting, is permitted while on guard duty.
* All lifesaving equipment should be in proper working order and readiness.
* Keep unauthorized personnel and equipment off the lifeguard stand.
* Always be on time for scheduled shifts and participate in all in-service programs.
* Enforce pool security rules: members should enter through the Fitness Welcome Center or the pool gate.
* Lifeguards will be rotated every 30 minutes during Spring, Winter, and Fall; every 15 minutes in summer. During down time you are responsible for checking the bathrooms, trash, and deck for cleanliness.
* Be alert for weak swimmers. Anticipate problem situations before accidents occur.

Salary:

Under 25,000

Agency Information:

At the Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus, we create friendships that last a lifetime. We educate and care for children, challenge and inspire adults, and provide a welcoming Jewish space for the community. Currently, there are more than 6,500 members of the JCC representing approximately 3,800 households in Central Ohio. With locations in east, northeast and northwest Columbus, the JCC is committed to continuing to play a significant role in community life in Central Ohio. Each year, over 200,000 people come through our doors to vote, donate blood, receive health screenings and immunizations, take classes, attend camp, preschool, shows, exhibits and to play sports. Each year, nearly 2,000 people of all ages and fitness levels use our JCC s state-of-the-art fitness facilities weekly to maintain their health and well-being. Approximately 500 children ages 6 weeks to 5 years attend Early Childhood Programs at the JCC s three ECE sites, where they begin to form their Jewish identity. Nearly 700 children and youth swam, played and learned at JCC summer camps this year. Children are making Jewish memories and friendships to last a lifetime. The JCC serves 13,000 freshly prepared Kosher lunches each year to our frail elderly adults and provides intellectually stimulating programming. For many, this is their only hot meal of the day. We take pride in improving the daily lives of all the people in our community.