Seasonal Lead Lifeguard

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The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation's premier conservation and preservation organization, founded in 1891. The Trustees protect more than 50,000 acres in Massachusetts, offering public access to exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological properties.

• Salary/Hourly Rate: $21 - $23/hour
• Hours per week:
  Up to 45
• Job Classification:
  Limited, non-exempt
• Job Type: Onsite
• Duration:
  May - September
• Location:
  
  Crane Beach, Ipswich, MA

As a Lifeguard at Crane Beach, you will be on duty daily from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day. In this lead guard position, you will manage a team of Seasonal Lifeguards to ensure beach safety, supervise duty stations, and act professionally in emergencies.

• Provide a supervised and safe swimming area within the guarded section of the beach.
• Serve as Manager on Duty for Lifeguard Team.
• Assist in the creation, communication, and management of staff schedules.
• Oversee safe and timely opening and closing of beachfront.
• Ensure patrons follow posted rules and regulations.
• Provide emergency care to patrons in the swim area and other sections of the property.
• Maintain all safety equipment, vehicles, and supplies.

Skills and Experience

• Red Cross or Trustees approved lifeguard training;
  Waterfront Certification recommended.
• Current certifications in O2, CPR for the professional rescuer, AED, and first‑responder First Aid.
• Ability to maintain concentration for long periods while monitoring changing patron and environmental conditions.
• Ability to communicate professionally with the public and represent The Trustees.
• Ability to run one mile in a sandy environment.
• Ability to swim one‑quarter mile in ocean conditions (may include rough or seasonally cold water).

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work in variable outdoor weather and water conditions throughout the summer.
• Must be able to assist with putting a boat into and out of an ocean surf.
• Some light lifting may be required.
• Driving an ATV or Gator may be required at times.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record as per The Trustees’ driving policy.
• Satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

If you don’t meet every requirement, we still want to hear from you. The Trustees is committed to building a diverse team and encourages applicants who are missing some of the listed skills and experience.

• Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.
• Reciprocity:
  Access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
• Discounts:
  Free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preference, nation of origin, religion, or disability status. We encourage applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at people.

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