Lifeguard

Woods Services • Middletown Township, PA

25d

About The Position

The Lifeguard maintains a safe and healthy environment for swimming, teaches groups during instructional swim periods, and supervises clients during recreational swimming. The role also includes caring for and maintaining pools and pool areas, keeping pool and client-progress records, and planning and adapting recreational activities for clients.

Woods Services is a Pennsylvania- and New Jersey-based nonprofit population health network and advocacy organization. Together with six affiliate organizations, it provides lifelong health, education, housing, workforce, behavioral health, and case management services to more than 22,000 children and adults. The Langhorne campus is home to 550 residents and provides outpatient and day programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current driver’s license.
• Current certification in Advanced Lifesaving or Lifeguard training from the American Red Cross, YMCA, or Ellis & Associates.
• W.S.I. certification.
• CPR certification.
• First Aid certification.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to hear an active victim’s cry for help and see a passive victim in trouble.
• Must be physically able to pursue clients on foot, physically restrain, bend, squat, stretch, reach, push up, and stand for several hours at a time.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year of experience with the developmentally disabled.
• Pesticide Applicator’s license.

Responsibilities

• Care for, maintain, and keep all pools and pool areas clean.
• Keep up-to-date records of the Monthly Summary Pool report.
• Keep careful and accurate records of clients’ progress.
• Plan, organize, and implement recreational games.
• Enforce all pool and facility rules and regulations in the swimming pool area.
• Plan and adapt programs for clients.
• Supervise clients during recreational swim.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• On-site medical center.
• 403b retirement plan.
• Continuing education programs.
• Tuition-assistance program.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED