LIFEGUARD & SWIM INSTRUCTORS - JCCs of North America

LIFEGUARD & SWIM INSTRUCTORS
Galbut Family Miami Beach JCC on the Simkins Family Campus
4221 Pine Tree Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33140

Position Title: Lifeguard

Contact: swimgym@mbjcc.org 305-534-3206 ex 217

Location: Miami Beach JCC- 4221 Pine Tree Dr, Miami Beach FL 33140

Accountable to: Pool Operator and Swim Gym Technical Director

Qualifications: Must possess the following valid certifications: CPR, First Aid, L.G., WSI (A Plus)

Primary Objectives: To guard the safety of our patrons, to maintain a clean and safe facility and to promote a safe and friendly environment.

HOURS: 8:30 - 3:30 Monday- Friday: Weekend shifts available as well

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical skills evaluation as stipulated by the department.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
• NUMBER 2As part of safety we need to have a safety and clean environment, Lifeguard primary responsibilities include: record chemicals (numbers in the computer and results from the test kit), check balancing tank (water level), check pallets and fill up as necessary. (Lifeguards on duty for open and closure)
• Secondary Responsibilities CLEANING IS EVERYONE'S JOB: Maintenance means keeping the facility clean at all times. This includes:
  • Swimming pool: clean gutters, brush walls, skim surface, clean tiles, vacuum pool bottom, performing a backwash.
  • Pool deck: sweep debris, hose down, pressure wash.
  • Access halls: hose down and scrub or pressure wash.
  • Take out and put away aquatic equipment after use, for example:
    • Remove and Reset lane lines for each individual group as needed.
    • Stand-up paddle boards, water-polo goals, grinch, log roll etc.
    • Assist swim teachers, fetching equipment such as lanes, barbells, balls, sinking toys, etc.
  • Keep accurate numbers in the hourly attendance log and totalize at the end of the day.
  • Every day initial complete opening/during the day/closing task list, and make note of additional duties performed. Make sure to read while you are checking the list and do not mark duties that you didn't complete.
  • It is mandatory to attend the in-service training and all the meetings that you are requested.
  • Keep all certifications up to date and on file (L.G., CPR, First Aid, and WSI)
  • You must know your schedule, to work the scheduled hours as assigned to you, and know how to read the Master schedule.
  • Outdoor guard-stand umbrellas must be closed every time you leave the stand or during strong winds.
  • Working Relationships at our Friendly Environment

$25,000 - $35,000

The Miami Beach Jewish Community Center (JCC) is a non-profit, social service agency founded upon Jewish ethics and values. Our goal is to provide quality programming to the community in everything from Children's Enrichment and After-school programming to Summer Camp; Fitness to Aquatics; Sports to parenting classes; Adult Educational programs to Arts & Cultural events and more. We strive to employ the most qualified persons and continue to provide them with the support and encouragement needed in order for them to continue to develop and grow professionally as well as assist the MBJCC reach its goals in customer service and satisfaction.