Lifeguard II

Overview

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.

Responsibilities :

• 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, 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 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 Department’s pool rules and regulations to ensure adherence to code of conduct and in an effort to prevent emergencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications :

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