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Employment Opportunities

Perkasie Borough hires approximately 85 seasonal staff members each summer for the Menlo Aquatics Center. 

  • Applications will be accepted starting January 1 with interviews scheduled for early Spring. 
  • Staff are required to attend training one weekend in May prior to Memorial Day, multiple trainings throughout the season, and work an average of at least 20 hours per week including early mornings, evenings, and holidays.
  • Prospective lifeguards that are not certified yet may still apply for a lifeguarding position by listing their upcoming certification course on the application as well as understanding that your final hiring is contingent on passing your lifeguarding course prior to the season.  For more information on becoming a lifeguard please see the information below.
  • Lifeguards must be 15 years of age by start of season
  • Front Desk Attendants must be 15 years of age by start of season and have some prior experience in customer service related jobs or volunteer work
  • MAC Attendants must be 14 years of age by start of season
  • Swim Instructor Aides must be 14 years of age by start of season and have competitive swimming experience
  • Questions can be directed to menloaquatics@perkasieborough.org or by calling 215-257-5065 ext 116

Employment Applications can be:

Seasonal Positions include:

  • Assistant Supervisors - starting at $19/ hour
  • Head Lifeguards  - starting at $17/ hour
  • Lifeguards - starting at $15/ hour
  • Front Desk Attendants - starting at $13/ hour
  • Front Desk Supervisors - starting at $15/ hour
  • MAC Attendants - starting at $10/hour
  • Swim Instructor Aides - starting at $12/ hour

2025 Employment Application/Menlo Aquatic Center

Are you whistle worthy and interested in becoming a lifeguard?

Lifeguard skills go beyond yelling ‘no running’ at the pool. It teaches you lifelong emergency skills that can be used in a variety of situations and is a great resume builder and starting point for many young adults especially those looking into emergency and medical services!

  •  Reach out to your school counselor first! Many local high schools run American Red Cross certification courses are part of their in-school curriculum for a huge discount and class credit!
  • Quakertown YMC is hosting American Red Cross Lifeguarding classes this Spring and Perkasie Borough residents qualify for YMCA member rates! Contact menloaquatics@perkasieborough.org for more information.
  • Visit www.redcross.org to find a course near you!
  • Or Menlo Aquatics is hosting a American Red Cross Lifeguarding class this May through My Lifeguard Training Group LLC. This is a blended learning course meaning there are virtual components to be completed and in person classes to attend. In person classes are evenings Monday- Thursday in late May 2025,