Lifeguard

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Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.

Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.

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Position Department

Athletics - Aquatics - Student Worker Administration

Position Details

This position performs lifeguard duties at the Kline Center Pool. Preferred Qualifications: Must be 16 years of age and have current certification in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR.

Required documents: Uploaded certifications for Lifeguarding and CPR/First Aid.

Specific safety guidelines will be provided to employees, in accordance with state regulations. All individuals, including visitors, on campus are required to wear masks and follow appropriate CDC social distancing procedures at all times. Please note that employment as a Lifeguard is not able to be performed remotely. Employment and payment for hours worked will cease upon leaving campus.

Supervise all bathers/swimmers

Enforce pool rules for bathers/swimmers

Perform safety checks to ensure a safe facility

Monitor pool water chemistry, air and water temperature

Maintain current certification in Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR

Participate in in-service training for emergency procedures

The pool cannot be open without appropriate and qualified staffing. This includes use by Athletic teams, Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni

Requires special skills, knowledge, or abilities. Work entails general guidelines. Moderate level of work experience or knowledge is required (minimum 6 months).

Possess the knowledge and skills to perform independently with or without training. Person will have limited supervision. They will have some decision-making authority.

EEO/Diversity Statement

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.