Seasonal Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
St. Louis JCC
Posted on Apr 17, 2026
Seasonal Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
St. Louis, MO 63146
Overview
Position Type
Part Time
Category
Aquatics
Description
Summary:
Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.
Responsibilities:
- Provide exemplary customer service to members and provide for their safety and wellbeing by professionally guarding the pool according to Jewish Community Center (the J) and American Red Cross standards.
- Recognize and respond quickly and effectively in emergencies complying with all safety and emergency procedures.
- Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations.
- Teach swim lessons (group/individual) and aquatics exercise classes.
- Assist with scheduling and supervision of part time staff as necessary.
- Inspect the facility on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor.
- Assist in maintaining a neat, organized and clean pool deck and aquatics office.
- Answer the telephone and respond to customer questions in a courteous manner taking messages when appropriate.
- Learn, adhere to and enforce all the J policies and procedures.
- Maintain a neat and clean appearance while adhering to applicable dress codes.
- Be punctual and maintain good attendance.
- Complete records and reports within required timeframes including but not limited to timesheets, accident reports, class rosters, daily inspection reports, etc.
- Participate in regular in-service training sessions and attend staff meetings.
- Maintain swimming skills, strength and endurance.
- Foster and maintain relationships with members while creating a comfortable, positive and welcoming environment.
- Learn and become familiar with programming and equipment offered at the J to be better able to address customer needs.
- Assist in promoting aquatics and other agency programs and services
- Develop further knowledge in aquatics, including but not limited to training provided by the J.
- Other duties as requested by supervisor.
- Provide private and group swim lessons/participate in instructor workshops.
- Use our software to render and keep lesson documentation up to date.
Qualifications
- Must have current certification in either American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid or American Red Cross Waterpark Lifeguarding and First Aid.
- American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer is required.
- Instructor certifications are preferred
- Prior experience as a lifeguard with demonstrated knowledge of and application of lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques is required.
- Demonstrated leadership skills along with the ability to provide exemplary customer service.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills and the ability to read and follow written communications.
- Must be able to make sound decisions.
- Position requires flexibility in schedule to open and or close the pools and to work across multiple locations.
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