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Lifeguard Summer

2/3/2026

Lifeguards are responsible for enforcing rules, maintaining surveillance of members, and responding to emergencies. They also complete daily paperwork and perform maintenance and cleaning duties.

Working Hours

20 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City ("The J"​) opened in 1914 in midtown Kansas City, Missouri, and has grown and adapted to serve the changing needs of Greater Kansas City's Jewish and secular communities. We continuously offer the finest in recreational, social and educational services as our facilities have transitioned to southern Overland Park, Kansas. Our Mission The mission of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City is to enrich our diverse community by cultivating an inclusive environment built upon Jewish values, heritage and culture. We offer programs of excellence that enhance wellness, meaning and joy from generation to generation. Our Facility Your membership to The J gives you the following benefits: -Fitness & Sports: includes 75+ FREE Group Exercise classes, Personal Training, 3 Swimming pools, Basketball, Racquetball, CrossFit, TechnoGym Cardio and Strength Equipment, spa quality locker rooms and much more! -Children's Programs: including Camps, After School Care, Vacation Days and our Nationally Accredited Child Development Center (CDC). -Cultural Arts: including the annual Jewish Film Festival, various theatre productions, Jewish Arts Festival and a variety of other performers and events throughout the year! -Adult Jewish Learning: includes a huge number of learning opportunities as well as interfaith programming. -Heritage JCC: fun programs and events for seniors age 65+. -School of Dance: dance classes for a variety of ages and skill levels. The J is a pluralistic Jewish Community who serves the needs of the entire Greater Kansas City Community. We are open to people of all faiths and backgrounds. As a community JCC we offer a newly renovated fitness facility, excellent youth programs, cultural arts events for all ages, adult Jewish learning programs, senior adult activities and much more!
About the Role

Description

Looking for the perfect summer job? Join our aquatics team! The J is hiring Lifeguards for the summer 2026 season. 

We offer flexible scheduling to work around your summer plans and provide opportunities for growth and training. This is more than just a job—it's a chance to build real-world skills in leadership and emergency response. 


Schedule

Various part-time schedules working days, evenings, or weekends between the hours of 5 a.m. - 9:30p.m. This position is active May 1 through October 31.


Benefits

  • $15/hr to start, returning guards rates increase yearly
  • Free Individual membership to The J

Responsibilities

  • Follows and enforces all rules throughout the Aquatics Facilities
  • Maintains constant surveillance of Members in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of Members in the event of emergency
  • Completes the appropriate daily paperwork during the shift
  • Performs various maintenance and cleaning duties
  • Swim 1000 yards each week
  • Attend the one mandatory in-service training scheduled for each month during the fall/winter and two mandatory in-service trainings scheduled for each month during the summer
  • Performs additional job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Lifeguard Training
  • First Aid
  • CPR & AED Pro 
  • Must be at least 15 years of age
  • Pass Lifeguard pre-employment practical skills test in the water and demonstrate ability at periodic in-service training sessions

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
  • Able to complete the LG pre-course skills: 300 swim, 20 yrd brick test, 2 minutes of treading
  • Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods of time
  • Good vision to surveil assigned zones and identify patrons in need of assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

About The J

The J is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The J is Shabbat-Observant Friendly.

The mission of The J is to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy based on Jewish values, heritage and culture.

The J operates on these values:

  • Welcoming + Inclusive - We are welcoming, inclusive and nurturing. We invite all to join us in making connections and lifelong friendships.
  • Building Community - We believe in the strength of community and we seek to cultivate a sense of belonging in all we do.
  • Enriching Mind + Body + Soul - We help individuals live a physically, intellectually, and emotionally healthy lifestyle.
  • Passing on Jewish Culture + History - We celebrate and pass on the values, culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish people.
  • Treat Others As You Wish To Be Treated - We treat everyone with respect, dignity and loving kindness.
Key Skills
Lifeguard TrainingFirst AidCPREmergency ResponseSurveillanceMaintenanceSwimmingLeadership
Categories
Sports & RecreationSecurity & Safety
Benefits
Free Individual Membership
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