LIFEGUARD

The West Springfield Park & Recreation Department seeks qualified individuals to fill Lifeguard positions. Lifeguards are responsible for surveying a body of water and conducting rescues to help weak or injured swimmers get to safety. Their duties include speaking with swimmers to enforce swimming rules, keeping track of each swimmer in the water, and administering first aid to injured swimmers.

• Opening and closing the pool each day according to scheduled hours
• Regularly treat the pool with the correct amount of chemicals
• Closely monitoring activities related to the pool area, identifying any safety issues throughout shift
• Directing swimmers out of water in dangerous conditions
• Enforce rules and regulations at the pool.
• Closely monitoring weather reports to make sure guests remain safe
• Organizing and overseeing daily pool operations
• Providing swim lessons when applicable
• Maintaining a clean pool environment
• Submit reports as required and keep records
• Render First-Aid when necessary in view of Department Policy
• Responsible to the Department Director/Recreation Supervisor, and directly to the Aquatics Director and/or Pool Manager

Shift
: 11:30AM to 7:30PM or as assigned by the Aquatics Director. This position is seasonal (June 18, 2026 through August 16, 2026).

Salary
:
The salary range for this position is $17.00 per hour.

Minimum Age Requirements: 15 years of age by June 18, 2026 along with necessary certifications.

Qualifications: Must currently hold Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR certifications, or equivalent.