BCYF Lifeguard Trainees

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boston is seeking a lifeguard to monitor swimmers, enforce pool safety rules, and assist with swim lessons. The role requires comfort in water and daily swimming, with readiness to participate in ongoing training. Participants will support instructors and help ensure a safe, welcoming pool environment.

Ideal candidates are attentive, able to wear swimwear comfortably, and prepared to swim every day as part of routine duties within city recreation facilities.

Qualifications

• Swim ability with endurance.
• Alertness to monitor pool activity.
• Comfort in wearing swimwear during work.
• Willingness to swim daily as part of duties.

Responsibilities

• Watch individuals swimming to ensure safety.
• Point out any unsafe behaviors within the pool facility and address them.
• Assist with swim lessons as needed, providing support to instructors and swimmers.
• Swim to build endurance and improve personal swimming skills.
• Prepare for Lifeguard course prerequisites by practicing necessary skills and techniques.

Skills

Swimming

Attentiveness

Swim attire comfort

Daily swimming willingness

Job description

Overview

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for Boston's residents by partnering with various organizations to offer a wide range of comprehensive programs and activities tailored to neighborhood needs and interests.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Watch individuals swimming to ensure safety.
• Point out any unsafe behaviors within the pool facility and address them.
• Assist with swim lessons as needed, providing support to instructors and swimmers.
• Swim to build endurance and improve personal swimming skills.
• Prepare for Lifeguard course prerequisites by practicing necessary skills and techniques.

The Ideal Candidate for this Job

• Swimming: Comfortable and skilled in swimming.
• Attentiveness: Ability to stay focused and alert while monitoring swimmers.
• Comfortable in swimming attire: Able to wear swimwear and maintain comfort while performing duties.
• Willing to swim daily: Ready and willing to participate in daily swim practices.