Lead Lifeguard

Job Category:
Ancillary (Lifeguards/Summer/Seasonal)

Join Our Team at Milton Hershey School!

Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where over 2,000 pre‑K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with an extraordinary cost‑free, career‑focused education. This is made possible by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who established the school in 1909 and ensured it was fully endowed. Thanks to that foresight and generosity, the school has over 12,000 graduates and is expanding to serve more students.

At MHS, students enjoy countless opportunities, including access to state‑of‑the‑art athletic and recreational facilities supported by a dedicated team. We are seeking a part‑time Lifeguard Lead to join our team for Summer 2026. This role supports the Aquatics & Fitness Manager and plays a key part in developing and implementing K‑12 aquatics and non‑aquatics programs at our Community Recreation Center (CRC).

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with supervising part‑time staff (13–30 team members), including daily operations and performance evaluations.

Help facilitate lifeguard certification courses, recertifications, and monthly in‑service training for MHS lifeguards.

Support graduation requirements, staff meetings, training sessions, and maintain accurate records.

Flexible schedule based on program needs; approximately 20 hours per week. Must be available evenings and weekends from May through September.

Hourly pay: $21.60

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum 1 year of lifeguard experience.

Supervisory experience in recreation, education, or aquatics preferred.

Strong administrative and organizational skills with the ability to multitask in dynamic environments.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with diverse students and staff.

Proficiency in Microsoft applications.

High integrity and commitment to serving as a positive role model for students.

Willingness to actively engage with students beyond core job duties.

Milton Hershey School does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.

Milton Hershey School does not discriminate in admissions or other programs and services on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religious creed or disability. Read important MHS policies on equal opportunity and diversity, equal employment opportunity, and more.