Opening Shift Lifeguard

The Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC offers an engaging and inclusive workplace where your work truly makes a difference. Apply today and take the next step in making your work more than just your job. Every JCC employee receives a free membership to our state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facilities.

As a lifeguard you are responsible for the safety of all program participants within the pool area. This position includes opening morning shifts from 4:45am - 7:30am. These hours are paid at $5/hour more than non-opening hours.

What can you expect from a typical day:

• To surveil and visually scan assigned areas every30 seconds.
• To monitor activities, provide instructions, and prevent accidents using appropriate lifeguarding stations based on the changing needs of the facility. These stations may include walking/roving, and the use of various lifeguard stands.
• Respond to all illness and injury incidents around the entire pool facility immediately and appropriately perform Lifeguarding skills, First Aid, CPR, and other appropriate functions within your level of training.
• Be prepared to enter the water at any time and perform appropriate rescues as a situation requires.
• Caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards, consistently and professionally enforce pool rules and regulations.
• Update the information board; communicate with members and guests and provide general information on pool operations to members.
• Communicate any issues/concerns as they arise with the Aquatics Director and/or Assistant Aquatics Director.
• Attend and participate in all mandatory JCC staff meetings and departmental trainings. 

This is a partial list of required duties and responsibilities. The performance of other duties not listed may become necessary as business conditions dictate.

What will you need to be successful in this position:

• Must be 15 years of age or older
• Ability to meet the swim requirements of:
• Swim150 yards, tread for 2-minutes without the use of hands, then swim 50 additional yards. 
• A 20-yards swim, retrieval of a brick from the bottom of the deep end, and swim 20-yards with both hands on the brick.
• Demonstrated history in rescue work, CPR, and first aid; preferred
• Current Lifeguard Certification preferred

What do we offer?

We're proud to provide a competitive salary and a comprehensive Total Talent Rewards package designed to recognize and support our people. Our culture prioritizes balance, growth, and well-being, with generous perks that help our employees thrive both at work and beyond. Listed below are some of the benefits that make the JCC a great place to work:

• Participation in a defined contribution 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time for vacation, personal or sick days (for employees who are scheduled 20 hours / week or more)
• Paid observance of secular and religious holidays (for employees who are scheduled 20 hours / week or more) 
• A commitment to professional development

Uniquely JCC Benefits

• JCC Membership. Every active staff member receives full JCC membership at no cost, and with it the wide array of programs, services, and activities available to our family of members.
• JCC Program Discounts. Employees receive significant discounts on virtually all programs offered at the JCC and are actively encouraged to participate in our early education, wellness, camping, cultural, and enrichment programs.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

I f you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call or contact us at hr at jccmilwaukee dot org.