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Come work at a great place: The JCC is seeking part-time lifeguards/group/private swim lesson instructors in 3 different locations!

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. All candidates must possess or obtain Act 33/34, FBI clearances, and mandated reporter training.
Please submit resume and cover letter to:
Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
Attn: Human Resources Department, 5738 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Fax: 412-521-7044
Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

All candidates must possess or obtain Act 33/34, FBI clearances, and mandated reporter training.

Please submit resume and cover letter to:

Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh

Attn: Human Resources Department

5738 Forbes Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Fax: 412-521-7044

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

All candidates must possess or obtain Act 33/34, FBI clearances, and mandated reporter training.

Please submit resume and cover letter to:

Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh

Attn: Human Resources Department

5738 Forbes Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Fax: 412-521-7044

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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