Lifeguard - Indoor Season
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.