Summary: The Lifeguard is responsible for the maintaining the safety of individuals in and around the pool at all times.

Expectations of Employees:

• · Support the Mission of the Mandel JCC.
• · Possesses a working knowledge of agency programs and services in order to ensure that they are reflective of the Core Values of the Mandel JCC.
• · Represent the agency and provide the highest quality of customer service.
• · Adhere to all policies and practices in the employee handbook.
• · Wear Mandel JCC Uniform and Staff ID badge.
• · Attend appropriate staff meetings.

Responsibilities:

• · Maintains constant surveillance of guests and members in and around the pool; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of individuals.
• · Enforces Aquatics department rules and regulations in a fair and consistent manner.
• · Properly rotates in and out of lifeguarding chair.
• · Ensures proper swim patron to guard ratio at all times.
• · Conducts chemical checks as required. Reports chemical imbalances to supervisor and/or maintenance in a timely fashion.
• · Alerts lead guard, supervisor, and maintenance staff regarding mechanical issues, first aid and emergency procedures, and member incidents in a timely fashion.
• · Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services (EMS).
• · Prepares and maintains appropriate reports, as required.
• · Attends in-service trainings, as required.
• · Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• · Adheres to The J’s code of ethics and avoids any real or perceived conflicts of interest, protocols, procedures, rules and policies.·
• Shows respect for co-workers and members and an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity of the Agency’s staff, members, and audiences.
• · Maintains confidentiality.