Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community. As one of the nation’s finest institutions of higher learning, Swarthmore College is global in outlook and draws students from around the nation and world. The 425‐acre campus is a designated arboretum, complete with gardens, rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails in the Crum Woods. Swarthmore College was recently ranked number 3 in the 2021 US News Best National Liberal Arts Colleges rankings - https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/swarthmore-college-3370.

The Chester Children’s Chorus seeks Lifeguards for its 2022 Summer Learning Program, which runs from Monday, June 20 through Tuesday, July 26, 2022. 

Founded in 1994 by Dr. John Alston, the Chester Children's Chorus (CCC) provides rigorous music education to Chester, Pennsylvania students (grades 3-12). All CCC students are invited to attend the six-week CCC Summer Learning Program on the Swarthmore College campus. Students participate in daily choral music instruction, dance, art, academic and physical education classes.

Essential Responsibilities:

Lifeguards are needed to ensure the safety of children participating in swim lessons at Ware Pool, located on the Swarthmore College campus. Primary responsibilities include maintaining organization and safety in the water, and on the pool deck.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Lifeguards are needed to ensure the safety of children participating in swim lessons at Ware Pool, located on the Swarthmore College campus. Primary responsibilities include maintaining organization and safety in the water, and on the pool deck.

Required Qualifications:
Must be 16 years or older with working papers
Advanced swimming skills
Red Cross certification preferred
Experience as a certified, on-duty lifeguard at a pool, beach, or water park
Must enjoy working with children

Swarthmore College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.