Certified Lifeguard (Hatboro-Horsham, PA)
Educator
Pennsylvania
Onsite
Job Description
What do we do?
Right At School is a leading for-profit education enrichment company offering before and after-school programs to children nationwide. We take pride in providing safe, engaging, and meaningful in-school and extracurricular programs to enrich students' lives, give parents peace of mind, and enable schools to focus on their academic mission. With the help of our fantastic team, we have grown at an exciting rate, achieving a 30% year-over-year increase since our inception. We are grateful for the support we receive from the communities we serve, and we are also very proud of our accomplishments over the years.
A Day in the Life of This Role
The Certified Lifeguard will ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for our children and team members in an aquatic environment by maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas.
- Monitoring and Observation: Vigilantly observe swimmers and water users, looking for signs of distress or unsafe behavior.
- Accident Prevention and Rule Enforcement:
- Identify hazards and take appropriate actions to remedy them
- Ensure that water users follow all safety rules and regulations.
- Emergency Response:
- Respond quickly, efficiently, and appropriately to emergencies, including performing rescues, administering first aid, and providing CPR.
- First Aid and CPR: Providing initial medical assistance to injured individuals, including administering first aid and CPR when necessary.
- Rescue Techniques: Performing water rescues using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- Communication and Supervision: Communicate with water users and Right At School team members, providing guidance on water safety and supervising activities within the facility.
- Reporting: Document incidents, provide reports to management as needed, and report safety concerns promptly.
Position Requirements
- Certified lifeguard through a recognized organization (Red Cross, YMCA, Lifeguard-Pro, National Aquatic Safety Company, etc.)
- Current CPR/First Aid/AED certifications.
- Strong swimming skills and physical fitness.
- Ability to react quickly and effectively in emergencies.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- 18 years of age or older
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of 1 year of lifeguard experience.
- Stand, sit, stoop, kneel, walk, or move for prolonged periods throughout the day.
- Your reliability and punctuality are critical to the safety and enjoyment of our kiddos.
Why Work For Right At School
- Your work will directly impact the children, parents, and communities we serve.
- We offer a work environment that is diverse, inclusive, and welcoming to all.
- We believe in gratitude, recognition, and appreciation for our incredible staff.
- We believe in open communication and are not hierarchical.
- We provide opportunities for professional development, as your learning will never stop at Right at School.
- An online and mobile HR platform where you can access your info with easy-to-use tech 24/7.
- Our culture is fun, energetic, highly collaborative, and ego-free.
- A full suite of benefits and perks to select from.
Compensation: $17 - $20 based on prior experience, education, and credentials
One of our core values is being “locally inspired.” We will follow the guidance of our State and school district partners regarding the health and safety of our team members and others in our program. In some areas, this may mean that team members must be vaccinated against certain illnesses to work in schools (except where medical or religious exemptions may apply).
Here at Right At School, our commitment to equal opportunity runs deep. We mean that. To achieve our goals, we must work hard to create a diverse workforce to reach as many students, parents, and schools as possible. We embrace the uniqueness in everyone, and we encourage each individual to be their true selves. Your age, skin color, beliefs, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, vet status, and gender identity are valued here. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Come as you are.