Aquatic Specialist

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jefferson’s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

AND

Experience:

• 5 years lifeguard experience
• Familiarity with the pool chemical testing process
• Managing Lifeguard teams of <10

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:

• Accredited Lifeguard certification
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Additional Information

• Strong customers service skills
• Strong consistency, punctuality and time management skills
• Ability to work with a diverse student and administrative patron base

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

• Lifeguard certification and appropriate licensing
• Aquatic recreational space management
• Municipal regulatory knowledge for pool and aquatic compliance

Job Summary

The Aquatic Specialist position is responsible for ensuring pool safety by enforcing facility rules, being alert and focused on pool users, recognizing emergency situations, and providing life saving measures in case of emergency. Along with lifeguarding responsibilities, this position will be responsible for managing a small (<10) lifeguard and act as the point person for all pool related activities. This position also requires pool pH and chlorine testing & usage tracking daily. The goal of this position is to provide a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment for our students and members. Our facility is open 6am-9pm with lifeguard positions available in the morning, afternoon, and evening.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Attentively scan & monitor the pool and sauna area while members are present
• Know and enforce all pool and facility rules
• Provide water rescues, appropriate life saving measures and general first aid assistance in emergency situations
• Complete daily usage tracking sheet, temperature, pH, and chlorine testing & tracking sheets consistently
• Complete pool opening and/or closing duties
• Provide a safe, clean, welcoming environment to all students and members
• Assure that the pool & pool area meet safety evaluation standards and safety audits
• Maintain a good working relation with staff members, Maintenance personal, administrative personal, and pool patrons
• Complete lifeguard scheduling according to facility need
• Assist with lifeguard hiring, training, and managing
• Compile and maintain weekly usage, chemical, and temperature recordings
• Act as the point person for all pool related activities, programs, and projects