Water Safety Instructor, Part-Time

Milton Hershey School; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free lunches on duty

Hershey area discounts

Job summary

Milton Hershey School is seeking a year-round part-time Water Safety Instructor to work at its three indoor pools and outdoor aquatic center. In this role you will plan and deliver water safety and swimming instruction to PK–12 students under the Aquatics Manager, supporting PE classes and enforcing pool rules.

The position offers a $23.25 hourly rate with benefits for part-time staff, including retirement savings, employee assistance, free lunches when on duty, and Hershey area discounts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification or ability to obtain within three months of hire.
• Current First Aid and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver water safety instruction.
• Support Physical Education classes under PE teachers.
• Monitor pool areas and enforce safety policies and operating standards.
• Address safety concerns as they arise.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Water Safety Instructor, Part-Time - ( 26000173 )

Description

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.

Schedule

Part-time

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Sep 17, 2026

Req ID

26000173

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

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.