Head Lifeguard

Boston Public Library; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a prominent public library as a Head Lifeguard, where your primary mission is to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all pool patrons. This role involves supervising pool staff, conducting lifeguard training, and implementing engaging aquatic programs such as swim lessons and water aerobics. You'll be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment while enforcing pool rules and regulations. If you have a passion for water safety and a commitment to community service, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant and diverse setting.

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard Training Certification with First Aid and CPR/AED.
• 3+ years of lifeguard experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pool staff and patrons, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
• Conduct lifeguard training and maintain pool safety standards.

Skills

Lifeguard Training Certification

First Aid

CPR/AED

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Google Suites

Education

High School Diploma

Lifeguard Instructor Certification

Water Safety Instructor Certification

Job description

Overview

The Head Lifeguard's primary responsibility is the supervision of pool staff, patrons, and the entire pool facility in compliance with the local board of health regulations. The person in this position is responsible for guarding the pool, ensuring the safety of all patrons, enforcing the pool rules, maintaining cleanliness and sanitary conditions around the pool facility, and implementing the emergency protocols as needed. The Head Lifeguard is also responsible for administering aquatic programs and activities as set forth by the Department, including teaching swim lessons, coaching the youth swim team, supervising group swim activities, and assisting with other aquatic activities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts lifeguard training courses.
• Supervises pool staff, patrons, and entire pool facility in compliance with local board of health regulations.
• Prevents emergencies by performing surveillance while scanning the pool in a continuous and consistent manner, and perform assists or rescues as needed.
• Develops, implements and oversees various aquatic programs and activities such as, but not limited to: swimming lessons, youth swim team, stroke clinics, lap and recreational swims, family swims, water aerobics, among others.
• Maintains accurate daily pool records (including chemical treatments and backwashing when required), as well as sustains sanitary conditions in and around the pool, locker rooms, shower areas, and toilets.
• Ensures that pools meet all health and safety standards, including a clean and safe environment, appropriate air and water temperature, chemical balance, and timely pool water testing and backwashing.
• Complies with the Department’s uniform regulations as required by the local health code.
• Attends all required in-service trainings.
• Performs required lifeguard surveillance and ensure that there is always a lifeguard on duty whenever the pool is being used.
• Enforces Department’s pool rules and regulations to ensure adherence to code of conduct and in an effort to prevent emergencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Qualified applicants must have a current certification in Lifeguard Training. The Certification includes Lifeguard Skills, First Aid and CPR/AED.
• Three (3) years of lifeguard experience preferred.
• American Red Cross (ARC) Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification and Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) is required.
• Competitive swimming experience is preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings and/or weekends as needed.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the position.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail and multi-tasking skills, and be able to work under pressure.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suites preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team-oriented work environment and diverse organization, including continuously interacting and working with individuals from different backgrounds and cultures.

C.O.R.I. & S.O.R.I. Check Required.

This position has received a waiver from the Boston Residency Commission, establishing a temporary moratorium on the City of Boston Residency Ordinance for a period of three years, ending January 4, 2027.

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/CC-9

Hours Per Week: 35