Lifeguard (13 openings)

City of Somerville; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 42,705; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual vacation

Medical insurance (80% premium paid by City)

Dental coverage

Vision care

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

FREE Blue Bikes membership

Job summary

The City of Somerville is seeking a Lifeguard to ensure a safe swimming environment at the aquatics facility. Responsibilities include monitoring swimming activities, enforcing pool rules, and providing first aid and CPR when necessary.

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of lifeguarding experience and hold certifications in lifeguarding and first aid. This part-time seasonal position offers an hourly wage of $20.00 – $31.00 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 16+ years old to apply.
• Experience interacting with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of CPR and water safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool activities and ensure safety.
• Administer first aid and CPR as necessary.
• Inspect pool facilities and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Lifeguarding surveillance techniques

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Multilingual skills (Spanish, Portuguese, etc.)

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard certification

0-1+ years as a Lifeguard

Job description

Statement of Duties

Under the direction of the Head Lifeguard and/or the Pool Manager/Assistant Pool Manager in the Parks & Recreation Department, the Lifeguard creates a safe and welcoming atmosphere while promoting and maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas in accordance with Departmental policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Closely monitors activities related to the pool area, identifying any safety issues throughout shift.
• Supervises swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
• Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
• Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or in danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
• Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure they are safe and usable.
• Perform all maintenance as assigned.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: 0‑1+ years as a Lifeguard. Experience interacting with people of various ages and diverse backgrounds. Must be 16+ to apply.

Certifications: First Aid/AED.

Required: American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard certification (or similar).

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Knowledge: Sound knowledge of proper swimming techniques and water safety rules. Knowledge of CPR and water rescue methods and techniques.

Ability: Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to provide lifesaving rescue. Ability to work professionally with members, volunteers and staff.

Skill: Highly skilled in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques. Excellent conflict resolution and communication skills. Multilingual skills in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian‑Creole, Mandarin, and/or Nepali is preferred but not required.

Work Environment

Covers work that requires some agility and physical strength, such as moving in or about construction sites or over rough terrain or standing or walking most of the work period. Occasionally, work may require lifting heavy objects and carrying them. There may be a need to stretch and reach to retrieve materials. Usually, the work will require extended physical effort over a significant portion of the workday.

Physical & Mental Requirements

Physical Skills: Sitting, standing, walking, climbing/ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. multiple times per shift, talking, hearing, and seeing.

Motor Skills: Duties are both mental and physical; the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Visual Skills: Visual demands require constantly reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Hours

Part‑Time/Seasonal

Salary

$20.00 – $31.00 hourly based on experience; no benefits.

Union

Non‑Union

FLSA

Non‑Exempt

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Accessibility

Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact the ADA Coordinator at 617‑625‑6600 x 2059 or [e-mail].

Pre‑Employment Requirements

• MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
• Completion of Conflict‑of‑Interest Law Education training for municipal employees

Benefits

• 4 weeks annual vacation for non‑union positions. Union positions vary by contract. Please note, police officers are members of the SPEA union. Public Health Nurses are part of Union A (SMEA).
• Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) – 80% of premium costs paid by City.
• Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna.
• Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
• Long‑term disability through Sun Life.
• Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual.
• Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies.
• Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors.
• Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health.
• Annual cancer screening & wellness release.
• Somerville Retirement Pension System.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• MBTA pass program.
• FREE Blue Bikes membership.
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).