The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is seeking a reliable, friendly, and safety-focused Lifeguard to join our Aquatics team! The Lifeguard will be responsible for maintaining a safe and welcoming pool environment, monitoring swimmers, enforcing pool safety rules, responding to emergencies, and providing excellent customer service to members and guests.

The ideal candidate is professional, attentive, and enjoys working with people in a community-focused environment. Afternoon, evening, and Sunday availability is required.

The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center in Manhattan

Together with our community, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan creates a welcoming and vibrant environment where individuals from all walks of life come together to connect, grow, and learn. Rooted in Jewish values, it is a cornerstone of the Upper West Side that provides something for every stage of life through a multifaceted array of offerings, spanning comprehensive children's and family programs, cutting-edge health and wellness, thought-provoking arts and culture, and vital social services. It imagines Jewish life that is inclusive and diverse, creating a supportive space for people of all backgrounds to engage, nurture their well-being, and find a deep sense of belonging.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Warmly greet members and guests as they arrive and depart the pool deck. Use members' and guests' names whenever possible.
• Check members & guests into the pool deck.
• Provide information/answer questions in a clear and friendly manner.
• Handle complaints and concerns in a timely or immediate fashion when possible.
• Make appropriate referrals and recommendations upon request.
• Verify account status. Notify members, record any problems with their account, and offer to help resolve issues.
• Take attendance for all group fitness classes, confirming that all registrants are current fitness center members.
• Inspect locker rooms periodically throughout the day to ensure health/safety standards as well as cleanliness and neatness.
• Adhere to all dress code regulations.
• Exhibit awareness of and enthusiasm for all programs offered by the JCC.
• Ensure the safety of all persons in the pool and pool area. Uphold and improve upon the safety procedures to protect and safeguard the public in the aquatics facilities. Interact with members and non-members in a friendly and professional manner. Routinely inspect pool safety equipment.
• Act in a supervisory capacity on the pool deck as it relates to day to day activities.
• Must be available to work afternoons, evenings and weekends.
• Respond immediately to all emergency situations in the JCC building.
• Enforce rules and water safety procedures in a professional, polite manner.
• Maintain cleanliness of the pool deck including squeegeeing, picking up debris on the pool deck and in the pool, straightening out equipment and keeping deck space free from obstruction.
• Remain aware of potential hazards or unsafe conditions and report them to management, facilities and maintenance immediately.
• Arrive on time for shift and after break time.
• Open and close facility as required per schedule of hours.
• Regularly check and document chemical readings for both pools.
• Maintain accurate head count numbers.
• Report all problems and issues to the Aquatics Director or person in charge in her absence.
• Follow established code of conduct.
• Attend staff meetings.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Lifeguard Certification that includes Lifeguard Training, Professional CPR AED is required.
• Strong customer service skills
• Upbeat, personable, enthusiastic and a team player.
• Evening and Sunday availability required.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Supportive, mission-driven work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
• Access to all the JCC's cultural, learning, arts, and film programs
• Investment in professional development and leadership skills
• Free fitness membership for the pool and health club

COMPENSATION

• This role offers an hourly rate of $18-20 per hour, commensurate with experience.

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, marital status and civil partnership/union status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic as established and protected by applicable federal, state or local law.