Part Time Lifeguards/group/private swim lesson Instructors.

The Jewish Community Center of Squirrel Hill is seeking part-time lifeguards/group/private swim lesson Instructors.

All applicants are required a minimum of 1-3 years swim instructor experience. Applicants must have up-to-date American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, & CPR/AED certifications. Water Safety Instructor Certification (WSI) is preferred.

A free health membership is offered upon hire.

Part Time Lifeguards/group/private swim lesson Instructors.

The Jewish Community Center of Squirrel Hill is seeking part-time lifeguards/group/private swim lesson Instructors.

All applicants are required a minimum of 1-3 years swim instructor experience. Applicants must have up-to-date American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, & CPR/AED certifications. Water Safety Instructor Certification (WSI) is preferred.

A free health membership is offered upon hire.

Lifeguard

Desired Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years old (18 years of age for Karmiel campers)
• Training and experience in pool activities
• Current Lifeguard Training certification
• Current certification for swim instruction
• Ability to supervise general counselors and staff
• Ability to assist with maintaining pool in excellent working condition
• Desire and ability to work with children
• Ability to accept guidance and supervision

Responsible to: Pool Director

Mission Statement: James and Rachel Levinson Day Camp exists to provide children with a safe, fun and enriching summer camp experience in a Jewish environment.

General Responsibility: To guard our pool, instruct our campers, and lead emergency procedures as part of working on the pool and lifeguard team.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Attend Staff Training Week and instruct general counselors in their roles and responsibilities while at the pool.
• Conduct daily check of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
• Ensure all campers and staff know and understand all pool safety rules.
• Teach swimming to campers.
• Give campers recognition and distribute awards when possible.
• Assist in beginning inventory and packing all materials and supplies at end of season.
• Be a positive, contributing member of the Staff and J&R Team.

Additional Responsibilities

• Set a good example for campers including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing cleanup and chores, and sportsmanship.
• Follow camp rules and regulations as described in the Personnel Practices and Code of Conduct.
• Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment and facilities.
• Manage personal time off in accordance with camp policy.
• Maintain good public relations with campers’ parents.
• Submit all required reports, surveys, and hobby and cabin activity requests on time.
• Ensure that campers write letters on mail days.
• Perform Rest Hour, and nighttime duties when assigned.
• Complete mid-summer and final evaluations for all campers in your cabin.

This is not meant to be a complete list of the responsibilities, additional responsibilities as given by supervisors or listed elsewhere in the staff manual also pertain.

Must be able to obtain ACT 33/34, FBI clearances and mandated reporter training

Send resume and cover letter to:

JCC of Greater Pittsburgh

Attn: Human Resources

5738 Forbes Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Equal Opportunity Employer