Lifeguard ; Seasonal

Overview

THIS IS A TEMPORARY SUMMER-ONLY POSITION. 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, implementing emergency protocols as needed, and administering aquatic programs and activities set forth by the Department.

• 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 continuously and performing assists or rescues as needed.
• Assist in the development and implementation of various aquatic programs and activities, such as swimming lessons, youth swim team, stroke clinics, laps, family swims, and water aerobics.
• 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 trainings.
• Perform required lifeguard surveillance and ensure that there is always a lifeguard on duty whenever the pool is being used.
• Enforce the Department’s pool rules and regulations to prevent emergencies.
• Perform related work as required.

• Current Lifeguard Certification, including First Aid and CPR/AED.
• Knowledge of pool health and safety standards is preferred, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Minimum age 16 years.
• Good judgment, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, multitasking, and teamwork.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented, diverse environment.
• Work permit required for candidates 16‑17 years.

• Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/CC-7
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  June 22, 2026
• Anticipated End Date: September 7, 2026
• Eligibility Check: Cori & Sori Check required. This position has a temporary moratorium on the City of Boston Residency Ordinance for a period of three years, ending January 4, 2027.

Temporary;
Entry Level