Lifeguard

Schnitzer Family Campus - Mittleman Jewish Community Center & Portland Jewish AcademyPortland, OR

$17 - $20 / hour

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Overview

Schedule

Part-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$17-$20/hour

Benefits

Health & Wellness Programs

Job Description

The MJCC is open to everyone!

Join our fun aquatics team! We are hiring lifeguards of all ages for year-round midday, afternoon, and evening shifts. Training shifts for current American Red Cross-certified lifeguards can begin immediately upon hire.

PAY RATE: $17.35-$18.88/hour; or $18.67 - $19.70/hour if also teaching if also teaching group swim lessons.

SCHEDULE:Various shifts available; 5 - 29 hours/week

We provide a welcoming, team environment and the chance to get to know and assist a diverse range of staff and members. We love seeing applications from students, parents, retirees, and anyone else 15 + older who is looking for a chance to make money while helping the community! Free membership and program discounts are included for every employee and we encourage all our staff to enjoy our comprehensive facilities and programming.

Our facilities include:

25-yard, 6-lane lap pool and 20'x40' warm water pool
Hot tubs, saunas, and steam rooms
Full-size gymnasium with multiple drop-in sports opportunities
Fully-equipped fitness center
Indoor Sportsplex with soccer field and leagues
Easily accessible on public transit via TriMet bus stops 965 and 966

Our lifeguards have used experience they gained at the MJCC in customer service, problem-solving, risk management, and health + safety to continue on to careers in aquatics and recreation as well as education, medicine, public service, science & technology, and more!

JOB SUMMARY: The Lifeguard is responsible for guarding the MJCC's 25-yard Main Pool and Warm Water Pool. This position ensures safety by enforcing all rules, regulations, and policies during all aquatic activities including lap/exercise swim, group + private swim lessons, water fitness classes, adult + youth swim teams, open swim, and more. The Lifeguard is responsible for rescuing or assisting any swimmer who is in need of help and administering first aid as necessary. The Lifeguard staff act as the primary responders for the entire MJCC campus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These examples represent the essential functions of the position. They are not, however, inclusive of all duties the position may perform.)

Maintain visual and auditory contact with pool users at all times. In emergency situations, intervene quickly and decisively in accordance with American Red Cross standards and MJCC policy.
Consistently and effectively enforce all pool rules and policies. Refer ongoing issues to the Head Guard, Assistant Aquatics Manager, or Aquatic Program Manager.
Ensure that the pool deck is orderly, clean, and free from hazards.
Perform light maintenance and cleaning duties on a routine basis.
Provide exceptional guest service by communicating directly with members regarding policies, schedules, offerings, and any other pertinent information.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification required.
Prior lifeguard experience preferred.
Able to pass a criminal background check.
Applicants must be age 15 or older.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + WORKING CONDITIONS:

All duties are performed in a warm, humid pool environment that can be noisy and filled with people. Duties require strong ability to remain alert and watchful. Duties require the ability to swim and move quickly and decisively in emergency situations, this includes a full range of motion, and normal-range acuity in vision and hearing. Ability to speak clearly and loudly is also required. Duties require the ability to push, pull, lift, or drag up to 50lbs (or more, in the case of a pool rescue), either individually or with assistance.

ABOUT US: The Mittleman Jewish Community Center is a vital institution for Jewish culture and identification, proud to offer its programs and services to everyone. For more than 100 years, the MJCC has offered educational, social, cultural and recreational programs.

The MJCC and all its affiliated programs welcome all children, families and staff regardless of their religious affiliation. The MJCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

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Candidates can expect a pay range of $17.35–$19.7 per hour for this role.

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Schnitzer Family Campus - Mittleman Jewish Community Center & Portland Jewish Academy lists this role as a Part-time position.

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Schnitzer Family Campus - Mittleman Jewish Community Center & Portland Jewish Academy is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

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Schnitzer Family Campus - Mittleman Jewish Community Center & Portland Jewish Academy offers Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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