Head Lifeguard

Head Lifeguard

The Head Lifeguard's primary responsibility is the supervision of pool staff, patrons, and the entire pool facility in compliance with the local board of health regulations. The person in this position is responsible for 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. The Head Lifeguard 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.

Responsibilities

Conducts lifeguard training courses.

Supervises pool staff, patrons, and the entire pool facility in compliance with local board of health regulations.

Prevents emergencies by performing surveillance while scanning the pool in a continuous and consistent manner, and performing assists or rescues as needed.

Develops, implements, and oversees various aquatic programs and activities such as, but not limited to: swimming lessons, youth swim team, stroke clinics, lap and recreational swims, family swims, water aerobics, among others.

Maintains accurate daily pool records (including chemical treatments and backwashing when required), as well as sustains sanitary conditions in and around the pool, locker rooms, shower areas, and toilets.

Ensures 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.

Complies with the Department's uniform regulations as required by the local health code.

Attends all required in-service trainings.

Performs required lifeguard surveillance and ensures that there is always a lifeguard on duty whenever the pool is being used.

Enforces the Department's pool rules and regulations to ensure adherence to the code of conduct and in an effort to prevent emergencies.

Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

Qualified applicants must have a current certification in Lifeguard Training. The Certification includes Lifeguard Skills, First Aid, and CPR/AED.

Three (3) years of lifeguard experience are preferred.

American Red Cross (ARC) Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification and Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification are required.

Competitive swimming experience is preferred.

Ability to work a flexible work 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 work environment and diverse organization, including continuously interacting and working with individuals from different backgrounds and cultures.

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-9

Hours per week: 35

Benefits

At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.

For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more.

Benefits Available to City Workers

• Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future. Visit boston.gov/retirement to learn more.
• Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees. Visit boston.gov/insurance to learn more.
• Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs. Visit boston.gov/life-city-boston to learn more.
• Salary information: To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary.

Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position.

If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or