JCC Denver is a vibrant community hub dedicated to connecting, building relationships, and enhancing our members' overall health and well-being. With over 100,000 square feet of space, we offer high-quality programming for all ages, including fitness, wellness, aquatics, childcare, summer camps, and much more.  The JCC Aquatics Center provides access to indoor and outdoor pools year-round, with approximately 85 hours of operation a week.

Under the direction of the JCC’s Aquatic Manager, the head lifeguard continuously observes swimmers in their jurisdiction, protecting their safety, making sure rules are followed, giving first aid, and using the rescue techniques prescribed by the American Red Cross when needed. Head lifeguards ensure patrons' safety by preventing and responding to emergencies in a variety of areas at the pools.

Head lifeguards also enforce the facility’s policies, rules, and regulations. These workers are expected to assist in recruiting, overseeing, instructing, and assessing the personnel who work at a swimming facility.

Role and Responsibilities

• Normal work hours: varied to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ensure safety of all swimmers by preventative measures and maintenance, and by minimizing hazardous situations. include adding chemicals to a pool according to safety guidelines; ensuring pool decks are clear of any hazards, and maintaining hot tubs and steam rooms.
• Coordinates with the Aquatics Director and actively contributes to the smooth operation of all aquatic activities and programs by ensuring all facility rules, policies, and procedures are adhered to and enforced by the staff
• Oversees all procedures during emergencies, including providing first aid and CPR, communication to all patrons and staff members, completion of necessary forms and documentation, and reporting all incidents to Aquatics Director
• Conduct ongoing maintenance:  adjust feeders when necessary, check operations of pump and flow meter, vacuum pool, wash down deck and pump room, clean stainless steel and filters, record pool readings, etc.
• Knowledgeable on all aquatic information and programming.
• Display a professional appearance with appropriate dress/uniform.
• Timely and punctual when reporting to work. 
• Ensure the aquatic area is safe, clean and orderly.
• Opening/ closing duties as well as daily, weekly and monthly chores
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to work varied work hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• High school education or comparable work experience
• Minimum of one year of experience as a lifeguard
• Current and Valid CPR & First Aid certification
• Valid Lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross
• Effective leadership skills and a strong work ethic
• Strong understanding of staff expectations, policies, and operating a pool
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to show initiative and make decisions, must be able to trouble shoot and anticipate problems
• Demonstrate consistent integrity, dependability, responsibility and be able to meet deadlines.
• Adaptable and flexible under stressful and/or unusual situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership and supervisory experience overseeing a team
• Minimum of 3 years as a lifeguard

Physical/Mental Requirements (ADA Compliance)

• Mental requirements include, but are not limited to, the ability to concentrate, take initiative, cope with stress, adapt to and stay alert. Employee will utilize a variety of communication skills on a daily basis to ensure the safety of patrons in addition to providing feedback to subordinate staff.

• In order to perform the essential duties of the job, the employee must be able to speak, hear, see and walk more than 2 miles each day.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods
• Occasionally lift and/or move 50-100 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to perform rescues and lifeguard skills based on American Red Cross Lifeguard Training on a daily basis.
•  The position may require exposure to extreme weather conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, cold, and snow
• Occasionally exposed to a variety of pool chemicals and cleaning supplies.
• Occasionally exposed to high noise levels.

Benefits Overview

Full-time employees of JCC Denver are considered benefits eligible.

• JCC Denver contributes a portion of medical, dental, and vision plan premiums. The Center proudly pays for 100% of Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage for benefits-eligible employees. Additional voluntary benefit plans are also available.
• JCC Denver offers a 401(K) Plan available for elective deferral contributions for employees over 21 years of age with no waiting period. JCC Denver matches 50% of employee contributions, up to 3%, on a 5-year vesting schedule.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is a day-one benefit, accrued based on years of service and in compliance with the Colorado Health Families & Workplaces Act. First-year, benefits-eligible employees may accrue up to 120 hours of PTO in their first year of service. JCC Denver also provides paid holidays and up to 4 additional “Floating Holidays” per year, prorated based on the date of hire.
• Full-time employees are eligible for various discounts, including up to 50% off for JCC Denver’s Preschool and Summer Camp childcare programs, free and discounted tickets to arts and culture events, discounted program and class costs, and more.
• Full-time employees receive a complimentary family gym membership, which includes year-round access to JCC Denver’s fitness center and heated pool.
• All employees are eligible to join the “Jewish Community Centers of North America” (JCCNA) community, which includes access to the JCCNA’s resource center, ongoing professional development and networking opportunities, as well as educational stipends for qualifying employees.

Additional Notes

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or other management as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

The Jewish Community Center values diversity and inclusiveness and is an equal opportunity employer.