Lifeguard

Trustees of Mount Holyoke College; United States; 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. This part-time, in-person role oversees the Kendall indoor pools, ensuring a safe, welcoming aquatic environment for students, staff, and campus visitors.

The position requires vigilance, strong customer service, and the ability to balance supervision with public-facing duties. Shifts are afternoons, evenings, and weekends; background checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and First Aid certifications required.
• AED/CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification required.
• Strong pool-safety awareness and customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 360-degree surveillance of the pool and diving well using established safety practices.
• Initiate the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and provide first aid or CPR as needed.
• Enforce pool rules and state regulations to prevent accidents.
• Conduct water chemistry tests, inspect equipment, and operate the pool vacuum.
• Manage facility access and patron tallies, and wear the MHC lifeguard uniform.

Skills

American Red Cross 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.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include: A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications A complete resume or curriculum vitae For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity. Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.