Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s premier pre-K through 12th grade private schools, dedicated to providing a career-focused cost-free education and housing to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Founded in 1909 through the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, MHS is fully endowed, ensuring students have the resources they need to thrive. The school has empowered nearly 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and currently serves approximately 2,200 students—with ongoing expansion efforts to provide amazing opportunities to even more young learners.
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) is responsible for ensuring all MHS students master the skill of swimming, prior to their high school graduation while maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment through constant surveillance of those in the pool areas and by immediately addressing and resolving concerns in a constructive manner. Under the supervision of the Aquatics Manager, the WSI plans, organizes, and provides quality swimming and water safety instruction to all MHS students on campus (grades PK-12). Also provides instruction under the supervision of PE teachers during the school day in PE classes. Furthermore, the WSIs is responsible for enforcing pool safety standards and facilities’ operational rules for all individuals using the pools. Lessons during the week runs from 9:00 am-12:00 pm Monday through Thursday:
- June 30-July 3
- July 7-10
- July 14-17
- July 21-24
Adult lessons are from July 28-31 from 10:30 am-11:30am. This position pays $22.62 /hour. Part-time employees are eligible for a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program (EAP), free lunches when on duty, and Hershey area discounts.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED, required.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Successful experience as a Water Safety Instructor.
- Red Cross certified in Water Safety Instruction.
- Lifeguard certified or the ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
- First Aid and CPR/AED certified for the Professional Rescuer Certification.
- Excellent interpersonal skills working with a diverse group of students and adults.
- Demonstrated high standards of professionalism, attentiveness, skill proficiency, supervision, customer service and leadership.
- Must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are role models for students.