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Lifeguard

MLA

Job Location:

Claremont, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 12 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 9 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

MLA (Move Language Ahead) is an industry leader in providing safe educational and cultural vacations to students from around the world. Each year thousands of students travel with MLA as part of our short-term English as a second language (ESL) programs. Along with our proprietary ESL curriculum we also provide our students with great excursions featuring some of the most popular historical and tourist destinations across the country.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for student safety and wellbeing during MLA swim times
Reports to Welfare Manager
Employment from now end of Julyin California

The MLA Lifeguard is a part-time seasonal position (July) with MLA Move Language Ahead. The Lifeguard works under the direct supervision of the MLA Activity Manager and Center Director. Lifeguards are hired to supervise all MLAswimming events during the program..

LOCATION

PitzerCollege
1050 N Mills Avenue
Claremont CA 91711

SCHEDULE

The MLA Lifeguard is required to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the program. A typical shift is from 5 pm to 6:30 pm.

Working days are:
11th18th 20th 22nd 24th of July

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Candidates must have a valid American Red Cross or YMCA life guard certification. Successful candidates will have enthusiasm; excellent communication skills; good interpersonal skills; and the ability to work in a high-pressure environment. Candidates must represent MLA Move Language Aheads values and model those values to subordinates and colleagues.

The completion of a satisfactory background check is required. The completion of a child abuse clearance may be required.

KEY POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

Open Swimming

Maintains constant surveillance of guests in the swimming facility;
Acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of guests in the event of emergency;
Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.

COMPENSATION

Compensation for MLA Lifeguards is $20.00 per hour payable bi-weekly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting Yes
If yes how many pounds 75 lbs.
Do the essential functions of this job require standing Yes
Do the essential functions of this job require walking up stairs Yes
Do the essential functions of this job require stretching Yes
Do the essential functions of this job require bending Yes

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

MLA Move Language Ahead is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation handicap/disability Vietnam-era/disabled veteran status gender identity or expression or any other non-job related criteria.

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