Lifeguard

Anticipated Vacancy for a Lifeguard at the Middle School, School Year 2026-2027 Hourly Rate: $18.00-$20.00/hour Hours: 7:45 a.m.- 3:00 pm Days: 190 Duties and Responsibilities: Active supervision and lifeguard coverage during all instructional and recreational pool activities. Assist in teaching swimming fundamentals, water safety, and aquatic skills to middle school students. Enforce pool rules, safety protocols, and district guidelines at all times. Maintain readiness to perform rescues, CPR, AED, and first aid in emergency situations. Conduct routine water chemistry testing, inspect equipment, and maintain clean pool facility standards. Report safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, or student incidents promptly to school administration. Supervise students during two 30-minute lunch duty periods daily, ensuring a safe and orderly environment. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. American Red Cross Lifeguarding / First Aid / CPR / AED for Professional Rescuers (or equivalent). Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification preferred. Strong communication skills, patience with middle-school-aged students, and strong physical swimming capability Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI. Equal Employment Opportunity MINORITY APPLICANTS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY Upper Merion Area School District is an equal opportunity educational institution. It will not discriminate based on race, color, religious affiliation, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or non-relevant handicaps and disabilities in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. The district’s commitment to non-discrimination extends to students, employees, prospective employees, and the community. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, or for information regarding services, activities, and facilities accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact Caitlin Navarro, Director of the Human Resources Department, Upper Merion Area School District, 435 Crossfield Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406. #J-18808-Ljbffr