Dickinson College·Carlisle, Pennsylvania
The position is responsible for performing lifeguard duties at the Kline Center Pool. The role ensures the safety of pool users through active surveillance and emergency response.
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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Athletics - Aquatics
The position performs lifeguard duties at the Kline Center Pool.
Must be 16 years of age and have current certification in Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR.
The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.
Candidates must be at least 16 years of age. Current certifications in Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR are required.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, lifeguard openings often reflect seasonal and year-round demand at pools, camps, and recreation facilities, with employers prioritizing candidates who can respond quickly and follow safety protocols. These roles can be competitive because current lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid certifications, plus the ability to perform rescues and lift 50 pounds, are usually nonnegotiable. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications and physical readiness before applying.