Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Head Lifeguard will report to the Aquatics Director and will provide lifeguard coverage of the pools, as well as supervision of lifeguard staff and facility, at the JCC of Dallas according to American Red Cross standards for lifeguarding. This part time, nonexempt position will work a maximum of 29 hours a week. This position does not offer benefits. EOE (equal opportunity employer).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Daily oversight of the pool area, following the policies and procedures outlined in the JCC Aquatics Staff Manual, JCC Employee Handbook, and the American Red Cross maintaining a safe and healthy pool and program.

· Demonstrate and model standards of a professional lifeguard for the patrons and members and other lifeguards, enforcing pool rules, showing a positive attitude in all interactions, recognize and respond effectively to all emergencies.

· Provides exceptional customer service to all members and guests and resolves issues in a timely and professional manner.

· Ensure all procedures and policies are followed directly by on-duty lifeguards.

· Maintains order in both indoor and outdoor pool areas at all times.

· Monitors and maintains water chemistry by conducting water chemical tests and documents all recordings daily ensuring compliance with health codes.

· Keeps management well informed of pool maintenance needs including cleaning, chemical adjustments, and repairs.

· Maintains aquatic areas and equipment with a high attention to cleanliness and safety.

· Completes and appropriately delegates cleaning and maintenance duties as trained.

· Assists with training of new lifeguard personnel and ongoing in-service training.

· Be identifiable as a JCC Head Lifeguard by being in uniform and at your workstation.

· Regular, predictable attendance is required.

· Additional duties as assigned by the aquatics management.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

· American Red Cross Lifeguarding/CPR/First Aid/AED certification required.

· American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor certification preferred.

· Previous experience as Lifeguard required.

· Previous supervisory experience preferred.

· Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice as the needs of the JCC and/or community change. However, this will not be done without prior consultation with the Aquatics Director.

It is expected that the Head Lifeguard will be a team player as part of the Sports and Fitness team as well as the JCC Professional Staff team. He/she is expected to be aware of the JCC Mission Statement and to work within the framework of the mission. He/she is expected to be innovative, imaginative and a positive role model. He/she must strive to provide the best program available for our members. His/her customer service skills and interpersonal skills must impact every aspect of the job.

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