Lifeguard – Indoor Season

JOB ID: 26000135

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where approximately 2,200 students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education.  Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive.  The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students.

MHS provides enrolled students with a multitude of opportunities, including numerous athletic options with access to state-of-the-art athletic & recreational facilities led by a committed staff.  We are currently seeking indoor Lifeguards  to work throughout the fall, winter and spring seasons.  MHS has 3 indoor pools for the elementary, middle and high school divisions. Swimming lessons, recreational time and competitive training and events are all uses of the pools that occur throughout the school year. Shifts are available during school hours, as well as after school, weekends and during summer.

The K-12 Aquatics Lifeguard is responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy learning/recreational environment during all Aquatics Program offerings. Lifeguards maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the facility to ensure everyone's safety and to immediately and effectively address and resolve any concerns with both youth and adults. Due to the nature of the position, a physical skills test will be performed for those applicants chosen for interview.  The physical skills test will include the following:

• Timed 300 Meter swim

• Brick Retrieval exercise

• Treading Water exercise

Competitive pay in the amount of $16.20 an hour. Employees have access to free lunches in the cafeterias while on duty and are eligible for Hershey area discounts.

Physical Requirements:

• Maintain constant vigilance and alertness

• Perform water rescues when necessary

• Hear distress signals and observe entire pool area

• Stand or sit for extended periods

• Lift and move pool equipment when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 15 years old

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or pass the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification class provided by MHS

• Strong swimming abilities and stamina

• Demonstrated professional attitude and teamwork

• Ability to work flexible schedule/shifts, including daytime, evenings and weekends

• Flexibility to work during the summer season, preferred

• Must exhibit high standards of professionalism, attentive vigilance, aquatic life-saving skill proficiency, supervision, customer service, and leadership.

• Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity, as all MHS Staff are role models for MHS Students.