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JCC Greater Boston is seeking a full-time Head Lifeguard and Swim Instructor. As part of this dynamic team, the successful candidate will be an experienced lifeguard, provide mentorship support to lifeguards and instruct swim classes. This person will assist with customer communications and administrative tasks. JCC Greater Boston is a vibrant, welcoming workplace with a strong feeling of teamwork and a shared sense of making a difference. This is a Full-time 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt position with a starting pay rate of $21-27 per hour. The starting rate of pay offered will be based on qualifications and experience, and internal equity. If you are searching for a chance to use your swimming skills as part of a winning team, apply today! Primary responsibilities include and are not limited to This position instructs swim lessons as assigned. Swim instructors do not need to be strong swimmers or experienced trainers! They have to like working with children and be open to guiding them through a carefully crafted curriculum, helping to build confidence and skills. At JCC Greater Boston, we train our swim instructors in the Lenny Krazelberg methodology and provide lots of team support. The aquatics team is a lively and fun group to work with. We are seeking new team members who possess high standards, a strong customer service orientation, and great teamwork skills. Through skills and actions, our lifeguards create a safe and welcoming place for community members. Team members are expected to possess and model high standards, a strong customer service orientation and punctuality. The Head Lifeguard is an experienced lifeguard that supports and assists with some administrative paperwork and scheduling, some onboarding activities, and is expected to be a role model and mentor to new lifeguards. In addition, this position will be responsible for Lifeguard duties, including but not limited to: Ensures the safety of every pool patron through education, vigilant preventative guarding, first aid, emergency medical services, and rescue services Provides consistent pool coverage and smooth transitions between shifts through planning, punctuality and personal accountability Enforces the rules and regulations of the pools consistently Maintains good working relationships with staff members, maintenance personnel, administrative personnel, and pool patrons. Resolves member concerns in a professional manner or escalates them, as appropriate Creates pool related documentation (e.g. opening/closing checklists, bather tracking and incident reports) Able and willing to follow directions from supervisors and follow protocols Maintains a safe and neat pool area; assist in pool maintenance by performing scheduled checks, cleaning and maintenance Develops professional relationships with members Conducts swim tests Be familiar with, and follow the pool schedule – including correctly configuring lane lines according to the schedule. Attend all mandatory trainings and in-services Support JCC goals and objectives Learn all aspects of the pool facilities and its daily operations. For example, swim lessons, camp swim, etc. Be familiar with ‘traffic flow’ in pool area and support social distancing procedures in the building Participate in weekly skill checks Serve as a member of the agency Fitness Staff with responsibilities, which, at times, extend beyond the limits of his/her specialized functions Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where each individual is valued and respected Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values including through personal role modeling Attend JCC meetings, and actively participate in and support the JCC/the department's goals and initiatives Other activities as required by the organization About JCC Greater Boston Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to creating a vibra