Aquatic Assistant

Landis Adult Day; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Landis Adult Day in Lititz, PA seeks a Pool Assistant/Lifeguard for per diem daytime coverage. The role supports aquatic activities and wellness programs for residents, including supervising lifeguard activities, assisting with events, and maintaining a safe pool environment. Certification in lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR is required, along with strong communication and caregiving skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma/GED or demonstrated proficiency in reading and writing skills required.
• Has and maintains Lifeguarding or Shallow Water Attendant certification.
• Has and maintains First Aid certification.
• Has and maintains current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining a program of aquatic exercises and activities for residents, clients and community members who use the pool.
• Assists in providing individual and group activities, including special events.
• Uses a gentle, caring approach to encourage residents in using the pool and exercise programs, with sensitivity to elder care needs.
• Inputs enrollment information and orients new pool participants.
• Assists with pool maintenance, cleaning and water testing to ensure a safe environment for swimmers.
• Opens and closes the pool independently and safely.
• Participates in continuing education regarding aquatics and geriatrics.
• Works with volunteers in the Life Enrichment department and substitutes for other lifeguards when needed.
• Staffs monthly staff swim and special events outside regular hours as required.
• Supports Wellness Coordinator/Director with departmental activities.

Skills

Lifeguarding

First Aid

CPR

Communication

Patient care

Volunteer supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Lititz, PA 17543Position Type: Per DiemJob Shift: DayPool Assistant/Lifeguard

Position Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining a program of aquatic exercises and activities that promote positive physical, social and psychological benefits for residents, clients and community persons who use the pool.
• Assists in providing a variety of individual and group activities, including special events.
• Uses gentle, caring approach to encourage residents in using the pool and exercise programs, demonstrating familiarity with traditions, questions and fears that accompany the elderly.
• Assists with orientation to the pool for new pool participants. Inputs enrollment information as needed.
• Assists with pool maintenance, cleaning and water testing to help ensure a safe environment for swimmers.
• Shows competence in safely navigating the mechanical pump room.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely open and close the pool independently.
• Participates in continuing education programs regarding aquatics, exercises and geriatrics.
• Works alongside and directs volunteers assigned to the Life Enrichment department.
• Substitutes for other lifeguards or certified attendants when needed.
• Takes turn staffing the monthly staff swim and special events outside of regular hours.
• Assists with occasional departmental activities as requested by the Wellness Coordinator, Wellness Manager or Director of Life Enrichment.

QualificationsPosition Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma/GED or demonstrated proficiency in reading and writing skills required.
• Has and maintains Lifeguarding or Shallow Water Attendant certification.
• Has and maintains First Aid certification.
• Has and maintains current CPR certification.