Lifeguard - Seasonal

5425 Mt Gilead Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136, USA Req #501
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

The Pearlstone Retreat Center ignites Jewish passion.  Our retreat center, farm, and programs enable and inspire vibrant Jewish life. Engaging Jewish, faith-based, and secular organizations, individuals, and families, Pearlstone Retreat Center serves all ages and backgrounds throughout Baltimore, the Chesapeake region, and beyond.

Pearlstone Center
Job Description
 
Title: Lifeguard Seasonal Department:  Guest Services - Aquatics
Reports to: Pool Manager Supervises: N/A
Date revised: February 2021 Status:  Non-Exempt
 
 
Summary:  
Ensures the safety of guests in and around pool, lake and splash pad.  Responds to inappropriate behavior and emergencies.
 
This is a non-benefit eligible, on-call/as needed position with a flexible weekly schedule not to exceed an average of eighteen hours per week. There is growth potential to a benefit eligible, average thirty hours per week schedule for candidates who prove consistent and reliable, demonstrate a strong work ethic, high performance, and ability to complete certifications and training.  
 
Essential Functions: 
• Takes primary responsibility for the health, wellbeing and happiness for guests using pool, lake, splash pad and the Pearlstone campus.
• Recognizes and resolves individual or group behavior issues or problems; ensures pool rules are followed. 
• Provides and supervises entertainment activities for guests participating in the location’s pool and water feature activities. 
• Responds to medical emergencies; performs first aid, CPR/AED; stabilizes guest until the arrival of EMS. 
• Maintains cleanliness and neatness of pool, pool equipment, locker rooms and other facilities. 
• Ensures a pleasant visit for each guest; maintains effective guest relations. 
• Performs special projects delegated by management.  
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Other Duties
Provide top notch customer service to all guests
Assist with Campus Rentals and Activities  as assigned
Other tasks/duties as assigned. 
 
Pearlstone Employee Standards:
• Be a team player
• Sustain a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude at all times
• Accommodate requests with a smile and “let me see what I can do” attitude
• Adhere to supervisor directives
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor; proper and complete uniform, nametag and no earbuds
• Arrive prior to the scheduled starting time, properly dressed and prepared to work
• Perform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest, and professional manner
 
 
Education and Experience:
• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree (or working towards one) in Education related field preferred.
• American Red Cross or equivalent Lifeguard Certification,
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification, and AED training. CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certification is highly desirable
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
• Strong communication and leadership skills 

Note:  Training will be paid for based on hourly commitment of 32 hours or more per week for a minimum of 10 weeks between  June 1 through August 31
 
 
Physical Demands:
Work outside in the heat
Stand for long periods of time
Lift 10-50 pounds
Team lift 50+ pounds
 
Mental, Physical and Visual Skills:
Must be able to follow written, verbal, or diagrammatic instructions with several concrete variables.  Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, and do calculations involving fractions, decimals and percentages.  Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions; write identifying information; request supplies verbally or in writing.  Must be able to do light work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, performing such activities as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pulling, walking, pushing, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.  Have visual requirements of mid-range vision.
 
Working Conditions:
Works in a normal outdoor pool environment.  Some heavy lifting required.
 
Evaluation:
Three months from date of hire; thereafter, annually as applicable. 
 
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
 
 

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.

Other details

  • Job Family PEARL
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Employment Indicator Seasonal
  • Min Hiring Rate $13.50
  • Max Hiring Rate $15.00
  • Job Start Date Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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  • 5425 Mt Gilead Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136, USA