About this opportunity
JCC Indianapolis lists this Lifeguard opportunity in indianapolis, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
JCC Lifeguard
The JCC lifeguard monitors pool activities and ensures the safety of swimmers. This role possesses thorough knowledge of lifesaving requirements and techniques, strong swimming skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This full-time position is required to be available for opening shifts starting at 6:00 am.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure the safety of all swimmers and pool areas by exemplifying rescue-ready behavior at all times
Supervise and monitor all pool activities
Exhibit professional behavior at all times while on duty
Be fully engaged in monitoring pool area while on duty (constant scanning of designated areas of water)
Communicate effectively with other guards, swimmers, and others in the pool areas
Perform maintenance of the pool and entire pool area (including maintaining equipment, cleaning/straightening pool deck, monitoring water chemistry, and maintaining logs)
Occasionally perform deep cleaning responsibilities such as brushing and vacuuming the pool bottom and scrubbing the pool deck.
Attend and actively participate in scheduled in-service (paid) training sessions
Adhere to direction of supervisor on duty
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education/Experience
High school diploma (preferred)
Current American Red Cross lifeguard certification, CPR/AED for the professional rescuer (required)
Must be at least 18 years of age
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Strong swimming skills
Knowledge of lifesaving equipment and lifesaving techniques
Ability to see and hear members, alert staff, and communicate effectively
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Interpersonal, Customer Service & Communication Skills
Requires ability to effectively communicate JCC mission to staff, members, vendors, and volunteers
Requires high-level skills in customer service/member care
Exemplifies personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to the JCC's mission
Equipment Used
Rescue tubes
Backboard
AED
Oxygen
First Aid supplies
Water test kit
Work Environment
This position must be able to climb in and out of all guard chairs, stand and sit for long periods of time, and get in and out of the pool as needed. Extended exposure to sunlight and outdoor elements as well as warm and humid indoor environment is expected. Position works independently and without supervision for long periods of time. Handling and exposure to chlorine and other pool chemicals required. Must be able to lift 100 pounds.
EEO Statement
At JCC Indianapolis, our mission is to provide inclusive experiences that lead to personal growth and community building. We embrace and serve a diverse community, bringing together the best of multiple generations, cultures, religions, skillsets, and thinking. We also know that the more inclusive we are, the better our community will be. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that the JCC can be anyone's community.
We are committed to inclusion across race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We celebrate multiple approaches and diverse points of view. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
Worksite address
indianapolis, IN, 46262, US
Who can apply
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