Recreation Job Opportunities

LIFEGUARD  I : Swimming Pools

PAY RATE  :  $12.33/hr. (1st year)

                     $12.83/hr. (2nd year)

TRAINING PERIOD : On-going

HOURS OF OPERATION  :   11:00 AM - 7:00 PM     Monday - Friday

                                           1:00 - 6:00 PM           Saturday & Sunday

You will be assigned to work a 35-hour week on either an early, late or rotating shift, as our facilities operate on a seven (7) day schedule Monday thru Sunday.  You will be scheduled according to the needs of the facility and your days off will vary.

DUTIES:            A Lifeguard 1 safeguards all patrons; rescues swimmers in distress and administers first aid and artificial respiration when necessary;  gives swimming instruction in pool;  maintains order and discipline in pool and surrounding area to prevent accidents in and out of the water;  helps to maintain and keep area clean; keeps standard chlorine content in pool to meet the Philadelphia Health Department's standards; makes hourly test of chlorine content, keeps records of hourly attendance and swimming lessons; enforces department rules; wears appropriate uniform and identification; performs related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 16 years of age. Must have current AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING, FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATES (CPR can be issued by American Red Cross, American Heart Association or Coyne), which do not expire prior to September 1, 2010.  Must attend orientation session.

APPLICATIONS: Applications for this position may be obtained and returned to the Recreation Department through the pool site supervisors.

Summer employees receive no paid time off for sickness or holidays and no accrued vacation rights or other related benefits.

NOTE: The normal residency requirement has been waived for the positions of Lifeguard 1.

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Click here for information on Lifeguard Training and CPR Training

To apply for this position, please visit your local recreation center or playground that has a pool and inquire within. The site supervisor will give you the application and all of the necessary paperwork to move forward and become and employee of the Philadelphia Department of Recreation.

If you are looking for specific information, you may contact Lisa Whittle at 215 683 3663 or email her at lisa.whittle@phila.gov