Lifeguard - York County Day School

York College of Pennsylvania; York (York County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

York College of Pennsylvania seeks a Lifeguard for a summer position, responsible for ensuring safety in the water area and managing activities for young participants. The ideal candidate must have relevant certifications and demonstrate strong communication and situational analysis skills in childcare settings.

Qualifications

• Must hold American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification.
• Required CPR-FPR Certification and Basic First Aid/AED Certifications.
• Clearances for Pennsylvania Child Abuse Registry and FBI fingerprinting needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety and manage daily activities for preschool-aged participants.
• Respond to emergencies and administer CPR or First Aid as necessary.
• Maintain water safety and equipment sanitization.

Skills

Good written/verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to analyze situations

Ability to work effectively in childcare

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification

CPR-FPR Certification

Basic First Aid/AED Certifications

Job description

Position Summary

DESCRIPTION:
The Lifeguard is responsible for promoting a safe and healthy atmosphere in the water area to prevent injuries; and for the administration of the facility's Emergency Action Plan and for the supervision and education of bathers. The lifeguard will work on Monday and Friday each week.

OUTCOME: The preschool lifeguard will manage daily activities for a safe and fun environment for all participants. Monitoring and managing participants ages 3-5. The lifeguard will follow the summer program schedule and will be responsible for the safety of participants at all times. The will communicate needs and issues with the supervisor as needed. This position is a summer
position with availability needed June 2- August 8, 2025.

Essential Functions

• Respond to emergencies within the summer programs with good judgment, knowledge, courtesy and professionalism
• Serves as a primary responder during summer program Splash Days
• The Lifeguard has a duty to act when there is an emergency. A duty to act may include administering CPR or First Aid and utilizing the AED provided.
• A duty to act also includes preventing accidents from occurring.
• Monitor patron behavior to ensure that inappropriate, reckless behavior does not occur
• Contact the Director of Summer Programs to complete forms for accident, incident and maintenance concerns
• Responsible for remaining at their post until their shift expires. Lifeguards must never leave their post unattended, even for a minute
• Required attendance to area staff meetings and training sessions
• Help set up Splash Day
• Maintain sanitization of water and water toys
• Lifeguards are required to remain in uniform while on duty

Experience and Education Required

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification or the equivalent, as designated by Pennsylvania statute

CPR-FPR Certified and Basic First Aid/AED Certifications

Have clearances for the Pennsylvania Child Abuse Registry, Pennsylvania State Police criminal history check, obtain verification letter from NSOR, and results for FBI fingerprinting.

Have a current staff health assessment, including TB test results.

Have two written references from persons other than family members.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to analyze situation accurately and pursue an effective course of action
• Ability to work effectively in an early childcare setting with multiple users
• Good written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Additional Information

York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Non-Discriminatory. For a copy of York College's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report.