Lifeguard and Swim Instructor (Part-Time and Full-Time Seasonal)

Description

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or requirements of this position. Employees are expected to perform other functions as assigned or requested to further support the organization’s mission.

Salary 

$18.00 - $21.00/Hour

Positions

Regular Part-Time, Seasonal Full-Time positions

Benefits

• Free Membership (includes gym benefits) 
• Paid Training
• Employee Discounts Program
• Scheduling options (Sun-Sat)

About the Organization

Founded as separate organizations in 1948, Jewish Long Beach and the Barbara and Ray Alpert JCC (AJCC) are the newly merged single agency serving the functions of a Jewish community center, Jewish federation, and Jewish community foundation for the Long Beach and west Orange County areas. Jewish Long Beach and the AJCC administer a wide variety of programs and services, rooted in Jewish values but open to all, including early childhood education, summer camp, and after-school programs, adult education, services for seniors, leadership development, fitness and wellness programs, advocacy, and much more. Jewish Long Beach also awards nearly $500,000 in grants annually to a variety of nonprofit agencies throughout the Long Beach area and overseas. The organization owns and operates an eight-acre multi-use campus in east Long Beach, has an annual operating budget of approximately $7 million, and manages approximately $35 million in philanthropic assets.

Position Summary

The Lifeguard/swim Instructor is responsible for enforcing regulations and maintaining discipline; to rescue swimmers in distress and administer First Aid and CPR if needed; and to do related work as required. Teach American red cross learn to swim lessons according to ARC standards. This position includes ensuring the safety of all pool patrons, and swim lesson participants. Be alert of all activities in and around the pool while on duty and to assist with general maintenance and cleanup activities.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Watches over the patrons of the pool and enforce the rules and regulations of the pool.
• Maintains alertness for possible accidents in the water and throughout the facility.
• Rescues swimmers in distress, administer CPR and First Aid when necessary.
• Knows the emergency procedures of the pool and AJCC building.
• Administers swim tests to swimmers of questionable ability 
• Takes part in rescue training procedures and aquatic staff meetings.
• Sets up pool equipment.
• Stresses safety to all participants in the pool program.
• Maintains daily record of chemistry reading for all pools (including whirlpool), attendance, and incidents/accidents.
• Completes incident/accident reports when necessary. 
• Meets on a regular basis for supervision with the AJCC Aquatics Manager.
• Provides supplementary pool and dressing room safety procedures.
• Devises and follows lesson plans for purposeful, progressive swimming lessons; takes suggestion(s) and follows directions from the Aquatics Manager regarding the conduct of lessons.
•  Conducts lessons in a safe manner, never losing track of students in class.
•  Enters the water to teach class when required. (All classes before Otters require the instructor to be in the water unless there is an assistant present.)
•  Is on the pool deck ready to meet the class on time and has equipment ready.
•  Keeps accurate Red Cross records for swimming classes. Makes class lists for attendance purposes. Turns in the Course Records on the Monday following the close of each session.
•  Provides daily written lesson plans for each level of class and daily counts of each class.
• Maintains the highest quality of courtesy, friendliness and service excellence toward members, visitors and other staff. All employees will participate in Service Excellence training as scheduled.
•  Reacts to change productively and handles other essential tasks as assigned. General responsibilities of all Alpert Jewish Community Center staff include participation in staff meetings, building tours for prospective members, participation in programs or events as required or other staff team functions.
• Understand and support the AJCC’s mission and values.
• Work effectively with all staff members.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Behavioral Expectations

• Clearly communicate the “mission,” ensuring everyone works toward the same goals.
• Create a positive environment