Lifeguard II (Part-Time)

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Boston Lifeguards are needed to guard municipal pools, enforce rules, ensure patron safety, and maintain sanitary conditions around the pool facility.

This role administers aquatic programs, teaches swim lessons, coaches youth teams, and supports group activities. Certifications required: Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED and First Aid, and Water Safety Instructor (WSI). Flexible evenings and weekends, team environment.

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard Training Certification (CPR/AED, First Aid)
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification preferred/current
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Guard the pool and supervise patrons and facility per health codes.
• Scan continuously to prevent emergencies and perform rescues as needed.
• Administer aquatic programs: swim lessons, youth teams, lap/recreational swims.

Skills

Lifeguard Training Certification

Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

Interpersonal and communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Under general supervision, the Lifeguard’s primary responsibility includes 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. This position 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.

• Guard the pool, including the supervision of patrons and the entire pool facility, in accordance with local board of health regulations.
• Prevent emergencies by scanning the pool in a continuous and consistent manner, and perform assists or rescues as needed.
• Assist in the development and implementation of various aquatic programs and activities, such as, but not limited to, swimming lessons, youth swim team, stroke clinics, lap and recreational swims, family swims, and water aerobics, among others.
• Maintain accurate daily pool records (including chemical treatments and backwashing when required) and sustain sanitary conditions in and around the pool, locker rooms, shower areas, and toilets.
• Ensure 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.
• Comply with the Department’s uniform regulations as required by the local health code.
• Attend all required in-service training(s).
• Perform required lifeguard surveillance and ensure a lifeguard is always on duty whenever the pool is in use.
• Enforce the Department’s pool rules and regulations to ensure adherence to the code of conduct and in an effort to prevent emergencies.
• Perform related work as required.

• Qualified applicants must have a current Certification in Lifeguard Training. The Certification includes Lifeguard skills, First Aid, and CPR/AED.
• Must be a Certified Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and maintain this certification current.
• Knowledge of pool health and safety standards is preferred, or the willingness to learn.
• Ability to work a flexible 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, multitasking skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team-oriented environment and diverse organization, including continuously interacting and working with individuals from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Qualified applicants must have a current Certification in Lifeguard Training. The Certification includes Lifeguard skills, First Aid, and CPR/AED.
• Must be a Certified Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and maintain this certification current.

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-8

Hours per week: Varies, Part-Time