Hellertown Borough Hiring 2016 Summer Workers

Note: The following are news releases from Hellertown Borough Manager Cathy Hartranft.

Applications are now being accepted for 2016 summer seasonal employment with the Borough of Hellertown’s Sanitation and Park Departments, Pool and Refreshment Stand.

All applications shall be submitted on Borough-provided forms which can be obtained in person at Borough Hall, 685 Main Street, Hellertown, PA, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or on the Borough website at www.hellertownborough.org.

PA Child Protective Laws were recently updated and mandate that employees and volunteers who have direct contact with children because they provide care, supervision, guidance or control of children or have routine interaction with children obtain the following three clearances:

• Report of criminal history from the PA State Police
• Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services
• Fingerprint-based federal criminal history submitted through the PA State Police or its authorized agent (FBI)

Interested applicants will not need these clearances to apply. Clearances will be required prior to employment.

Applications must be returned to Hellertown Borough Hall at the above address no later than the close of business on Friday, April 22, 2016, in order to be considered. The Borough is an equal opportunity employer.

LIFEGUARD/HEAD LIFEGUARD POSITIONS

The Borough of Hellertown will accept applications for lifeguard/head lifeguard positions for the 2016 Dimmick Pool Swimming Season. Minimum qualifications established for these positions require current certification in American Red Cross or YMCA Lifesaving and Lifeguarding and American Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR Procedures. Training in other first aid procedures and previous lifeguard experience preferred.

PA Child Protective Laws were recently updated and mandate that employees and volunteers who have direct contact with children because they provide care, supervision, guidance or control of children or have routine interaction with children obtain the three clearances referenced above.

Interested applicants will not need these clearances to apply, however clearances will be required prior to employment.

Applicants for Head Lifeguard shall be at least 19 years of age. All applications shall be submitted on Borough-provided forms which can be obtained, in person, at Borough Hall, 685 Main Street, Hellertown, PA, 18055, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or on the Borough website at www.hellertownborough.org.

Applications must be returned to Borough Hall no later than the close of business, Friday, April 22, 2016, in order to be considered. The Borough is an equal opportunity employer.