On Call Sun Splash Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

The Lifeguard plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals using the aquatic facility. This position includes maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pools, around the deck, and surrounding areas. The Lifeguard creates a positive atmosphere that promotes community for members, other lifeguards and swim instructors.

The lifeguard opener is required to be onsite at 4:30am Monday through Friday. Open swim starts at 5:00am. Preparation for that includes turning on the lights, removing the vacuum, and untarping during cold months. The opening lifeguard is the sole lifeguard onsite from 4:30-6:00am and is required to sit chair from 5:00-6:00am when the second guard arrives. For safety purposes, the security team is on-call in case of emergency. This position earns an additional $2/hour shift differential from 4:30-7:00am.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain active surveillance of the pools, splash pad, and the pool deck

Has knowledge of the emergency action plan; respond to emergency situations in accordance with the JCC policies and American Red Cross (ARC) standards; complete all incident reports as required

Maintain effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff

Inspect pool deck for unsafe or broken equipment; check the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving; report maintenance issues to the manager on duty

Attend all in-service training and staff meetings

Dress in the uniform provided for all shifts

Perform cleaning and maintenance tasks on the Daily Duties (DD) and Weekly Duties (WD) forms on the pool deck, Aquatics Office, deck bathrooms, and Break Room

Review DD/WD forms

Scheduling

Arrive in time to be at the guard station when shift starts

Provide two weeks' notice for time off

Find coverage when shifts need to be traded or covered by other staff (subject to AD/AAD approval)

Check the scheduling app for messages and shift changes

- Other duties, as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

Minimum age of 16

Background Check for employees over 18 shall be subject to pre-employment

Educational Requirements

Valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification; CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid.

If a valid certificate is not held, taking a lifeguard class at the Valley of the Sun J is an option.

Physical Requirements

Stand and/or sit for extended periods while remaining alert

Perform water rescues, including lifting swimmers ranging from 50-300 lbs.

Climb and sit on guard chairs up to 6' high.

Able to work in an outdoor pool facility in summer and winter conditions

Remain outside in 100+ degree temperatures for two-to-eight-hour shifts with rotations every 20-30 minutes

Variable working hours include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays