Lifeguard with Martin Luther School at Gemma Services

Because Everyone Matters at Martin Luther School at Gemma Services we are Rooted in Community and Inspired by Possibility!

 

Why consider joining us as our new Lifeguard?

Martin Luther School, as part of Gemma Services, is an approved private school that is committed to providing high-quality, individualized education to students with unique learning needs.  Our School provides a comprehensive program for students who need emotional support and is designed to allow our students to confidently engage in personalized, purposeful learning, joyfully celebrate individual and collective success, and respectfully challenge self and others to grow.

Our mission is to instruct the mind, engage the heart, and empower the will. We use a holistic educational approach to address the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of children in kindergarten through 12th grade.

The Lifeguard provides safety and supervision for students and staff during aquatic activities as part of the Extended School Year (ESY) Program. This position ensures a safe swimming environment by monitoring pool activity, enforcing safety rules, and responding promptly to emergencies.

General Responsibilities:

• Provide active lifeguard coverage and maintain constant watch over pool participants.
• Monitor pool and surrounding areas to ensure safe conditions and practices.
• Enforce all aquatic facility rules and respond to unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Perform water rescues, CPR, and first aid as necessary.
• Work closely with program staff to ensure students’ needs are met during aquatic sessions.
• Complete and maintain incident and accident reports as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the pool area and swim towels/bathing suits.
• Attend all required ESY staff meetings and training sessions.

   Education/Training:

• Minimum of one (1) year of related lifeguarding experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age w/High School Diploma
• Lifeguarding Certification
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer
• First Aid

Top Skill(s):

• Strong observational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to stay alert and respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with children and school staff.
• Ability to enforce rules in a professional and respectful manner.
• Ability to work with students with special needs and adapt to varying levels of ability and behavior.

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of related lifeguarding experience

Benefits include: (if applicable)

• 3 health insurance plans included, one at no cost to the employee!
• 2 dental plans to choose from
• Educational assistance for professional development and Act 48/CEUs
• 403b retirement plan with organizational match
• Group Term Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Short and Long-term Disability coverage
• Generous paid time off and Personal Holidays
• Funding for employee self-care activities

If you are passionate about education, student advocacy, and admissions management, we invite you to apply and contribute to the success of MLS and the students we serve.

Come experience what it means to be part of a special education team!