Lifeguard

Mount Holyoke College; South Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

Mount Holyoke College's Athletics Department is seeking qualified lifeguards to join our team. As a visible representative of the College, lifeguards ensure a safe, professional aquatic environment for students, faculty, staff and campus visitors.

This is a temporary, part-time position with shifts available afternoons, evenings, and weekends at the Kendall indoor pools. Cover letters are not required for this role.

Qualifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training.
• First Aid Certification.
• AED/CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 360-degree surveillance of the pool and diving area.
• Immediately initiate the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) when needed; provide first aid, CPR, or lifesaving rescues as certified.
• Firmly and courteously enforce pool rules and state regulations to prevent accidents before they happen.
• Conduct water chemistry tests (pH/Chlorine), manage equipment inspections, and operate the automatic pool vacuum.
• Manage facility access (keys/locker rooms), maintain accurate patron tallies, and wear the required MHC Lifeguard uniform.

Skills

Lifeguard Training

First Aid Certification

AED/CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Job description

Job No

R-0000003210

Position Title

Lifeguard

Faculty Or Staff

Staff

Full Time Or Part Time

Part time

In-Person, Hybrid, Or Remote

In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate Of Pay

$18.00

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date

06/08/2026

Job Description

Mount Holyoke College's Athletics Department is searching for qualified Lifeguards to join our team. As a visible representative of the College, Lifeguards ensure a safe, professional, and welcoming aquatic environment for our students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. Lifeguards are responsible for the safety and well-being of all patrons using the Kendall indoor pools. This includes overseeing open recreation, Fitness Swim programs, and summer conferences. We are looking for individuals who can balance high-level surveillance with excellent customer service. This is a temporary, part-time position with shifts available afternoons, some evenings, and weekends. Cover letters are not required for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain 360-degree surveillance of the pool and diving well using the "5-Minute Scan" principle.
• Immediately initiate the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) when needed; provide first aid, CPR, or lifesaving rescues as certified.
• Firmly and courteously enforce pool rules and state regulations to prevent accidents before they happen.
• Conduct water chemistry tests (pH/Chlorine), manage equipment inspections, and operate the automatic pool vacuum.
• Manage facility access (keys/locker rooms), maintain accurate patron tallies, and wear the required MHC Lifeguard uniform.

Required Qualifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
• First Aid Certification
• AED/CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Background Checks

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.