Lifeguard

Lifeguard JobID: 266

• Position Type:

  Community/ Life Guard

• Date Posted:

  7/30/2026

• Location:

  Day Hab

Job Description

NEW AND EXCITING NEWS! Hawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees!

• $750- on completion of 3 months of employment

• $750 -on completion of 6 months of employment

Organization Profile:Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention.

Vision Statement:

To be a regional leader in advancing opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities through innovative instruction and supports

grounded in applied behavior analysis and person-centered practices.

Mission Statement:

Advancing opportunities for people with autism and other developmental disabilities through person-centered, evidence-based practices that strengthen skills, promote autonomy, and support meaningful participation in their communities.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older •

Current Lifeguard Certification

• Current Certification in Professional Rescuer CPR and AED Use

• Current training in First Aid

• Sensitivities to the needs and safety of all students

Accountability:

• Accountable to Residence Manager, Coordinator of Residential Community, Coordinator of Support Services and Executive Director

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that all guidelines for pool use (below) are followed

• Responsible for the proper treatment of all pool equipment and for reporting any problems in this area to the Coordinator of Support Services and Coordinator of Residential Community

• Responsible for conducting daily routine maintenance of the pool including cleaning and the closing of the pool daily

• Test chlorine and pH each day (as conditions warrant) and adjust chemical feed equipment as necessary

• Maintain and monitor filtration equipment as necessary • Assure that all safety equipment is in place and in good repair each day prior to use of the pool

• Vacuum pool daily prior to use of the pool

• Responsible for taking immediate charge in the event of an emergency in the pool area: ordering pool evacuation, administering first aide, taking other steps as needed (see Emergency Procedures below)

• Responsible for carrying out daily schedule and for reporting any problems in this area to the Residence Manager, Coordinator of Residential Community or Coordinator of Support Services

• Responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of students in the pool area