Lifeguard (FT)

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Hersheypark admission

Health benefits start next month

401(k) contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

The Hotel Hershey is seeking a full-time lifeguard team member to ensure guest safety at our luxury pool facility in Hershey, PA. You will monitor activity, enforce pool rules, and maintain equipment and personal readiness to respond to emergencies.

Eligibility requires being 18+, at least 1 year of related experience, and enrollment in the Ellis Lifeguard class on hire with successful completion required to work. We offer competitive benefits and perks starting soon after employment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Minimum 1 year related experience.
• Will enroll in Ellis Lifeguard class immediately upon hire and must pass to work.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor pool activity to anticipate, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and situations.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of work areas and surrounding environment.
• Oversee and enforce pool rules and safety regulations for Hotel guests.
• Monitor pool equipment and supplies for repair and ensure proper levels are maintained.
• Maintain proper appearance, lifeguard, and first aid skills at a "Test Ready" level at all times.
• Participate and assist with lifeguard in-service training.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifeguard experience

Safety awareness

First Aid

CPR Certification

Job description

Join the team at The Hotel Hershey, a luxury resort best known for its refined elegance, signature services, and abundant amenities. The Hotel Hershey is situated high atop the town of Hershey and has 326 guest rooms, including 19 Villas with 98 luxury sleeping rooms, as well as 25,000 square feet of meeting and function space. The 1930's hotel is a Historic Hotel of America and a AAA Four-Diamond Award winner.

The lifeguard ensures the safety of patrons of an aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies.

As a Full-Time Team Member, you will enjoy sweet perks like FREE admission to Hersheypark, discounts, and more as soon as you receive your Employee ID! Your total compensation consists not only of the wage that you are paid, but also includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month after you begin working, 401K Contribution, paid time off, and so much more!

Job Duties (Items marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this position)

• Actively monitor pool activity to anticipate, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and situations.*
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of work areas and surrounding environment.
• Oversee and enforce pool rules and safety regulations for Hotel guests.*
• Monitor pool equipment and supplies for repair and ensure proper levels are maintained.
• Maintain proper appearance, lifeguard, and first aid skills at a "Test Ready" level at all times.*
• Participate and assist with lifeguard in-service training.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum Of 1 Years Of Related Experience.
• Post-Employment - Employee will be enrolled in Ellis Lifeguard class immediately upon hire. Must pass class in order to work.

Job Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
• Climbing Ladders Occasional (Reaching Forward Occasional (Climbing Stairs Occasional (<33%) (5ft maximum height) Lifting Occasional (<33%) (15lbs maximum weight) Reaching Overhead Occasional (Finger Dexterity Occasional (
• Hand/Eye Coordination Frequent (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasional Bending Occasional (
• Sitting Frequent (34-66%)
• Standing Frequent (34-66%)
• Walking Frequent (34-66%)
• This job requires a good sense of vision (either corrected or uncorrected). Visual ability to operate moving equipment such as a car, truck, golf carts, etc.
• This job requires the visual ability to view work at distances of approximately 5 feet (operation and adjustment of machinery).
• This job requires the visual ability to perform detailed work at close distances (computer screens, accounting ledgers, using measurement devices).
• The position is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• The position is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
• The position is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• Employee must complete the following in order to pass Ellis Lifeguard Exam: 50 Yard continuous swim Feet first surface dive (in at least 5 ft) and retrieval of a 10 pound brick 2 minute Treading water without using arms

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

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