Lifeguard

City of Springfield, MA; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Springfield, MA seeks a vigilant lifeguard to ensure patron safety and respond to emergencies at the facility. Responsibilities include enforcing rules, inspecting the pool before and after hours, and maintaining documentation.

Required certifications include American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer, with Waterfront Lifeguarding needed for 5-Mile Pond, ensuring readiness for all aquatic operations.

Qualifications

• Must hold current lifeguard certifications (Red Cross/YMCA).
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification required.
• Waterfront lifeguarding certification required if working at 5-Mile Pond.

Responsibilities

• Recognize emergencies and respond effectively.
• Enforce all aquatic rules, policies and regulations for all patrons.
• Inspect the facility before opening/closing and report unsafe conditions.
• Complete paperwork during shifts.
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions.
• Sign-in all bathers using the facility.
• Pick up all trash in and around the pool facility.

Skills

Lifeguard surveillance

Rescue techniques

Facility rules knowledge

Leadership & PR

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Waterfront Lifeguarding (5-Mile Pond)

Job description

Responsible for the safety of the patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.

• Recognize emergencies and respond to them effectively
• Enforce all aquatic rules, policies, and regulations to ALL patrons
• Inspect the facility before opening and closing to report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor
• Complete all paperwork during shifts
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions
• Sign-in all bathers using the facility
• Pick up any and all types of trash in and around the pool facility

• Thorough knowledge of life guarding surveillance and rescue techniques
• An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures
• Leadership and public relation skills
• Decision making skills

Current certification in the following is needed:

• American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard Training/First Aid
• American Red Cross or American Heart CPR for the Professional Rescuer
• American Red Cross Waterfront Life guarding, if working at 5-Mile Pond