Water Safety Instructor, Part-Time

Mhs PA; Hershey (PA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Free lunches when on duty

Hershey area discounts

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a year-round part-time Water Safety Instructor to teach swimming and water safety at three indoor pools and the outdoor aquatic center.

The WSI will plan and deliver instruction, support PE classes, monitor pool areas, and enforce all safety and operating standards under the Aquatics Manager. Certification requirements include WSI, Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification or ability to obtain within three months.
• Current First Aid and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated professionalism and active supervision in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• delivers instruction and supports PE classes under the direction of PE teachers.
• Monitors pool areas and enforces pool rules and operating standards.
• Addresses safety concerns and communicates with students and staff.
• Works under supervision of the Aquatics Manager across both indoor pools and outdoor center.

Skills

Communication with diverse audiences

Professionalism & leadership

Active supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification

American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification

First Aid and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers certification

Job description

Job Category: Ancillary (Lifeguards/Summer/Seasonal)

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.

MHS is seeking a year-round part-time Water Safety Instructor (WSI) to work at MHS’s 3 indoor pools and the outdoor aquatic center. The K-12 Aquatics Water Safety Instructor (WSI) helps students in grades PK–12 develop swimming and water safety skills before graduation. Under the supervision of the Aquatics Manager, the WSI plans and delivers instruction, supports PE classes under the direction of PE teachers, monitors pool areas, addresses safety concerns, and enforces all pool rules and operating standards.

This is year-round, part-time position with an hourly rate of $23.25. Part-time employees are eligible for a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program (EAP), free lunches when on duty, and Hershey area discounts.

School-Year PE Class Support: Instruction under the supervision of PE teacher, lessons can be scheduled anytime Monday through Friday, 8:00 am–3:00 pm, based on availability and school need.

Summer Swim Lessons: Student lessons run Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am–12:00 pm, for six consecutive weeks from mid-June through early August.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required.

Must be at least 18 years old.

Previous experience providing swimming or water safety instruction.

Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.

Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification or ability to obtain it within three months of hire.

Current First Aid and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers certification.

Ability to communicate effectively and build positive working relationships with students and adults from diverse backgrounds.

Demonstrated professionalism, attentiveness, instructional proficiency, active supervision, customer service, and leadership.

Demonstrated integrity and ability to serve as a positive role model for students.

Milton Hershey School does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.

Milton Hershey School will not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law (collectively “Protected Characteristics”), against any applicant for admission, enrolled student, or any other individual(s) who participate(s) in the programs, services, and activities of the School. Read important MHS policies on equal opportunity and diversity, equal employment opportunity, and more.