Job Description
Lifeguard
Salary
$18.00 Hourly
Location
CPKX-Park Lifeguards
Job Type
Seasonal
Job Number
04388
Department
Parks & Recreation
Opening Date
08/04/2026
Closing Date
9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Purpose/Summary
Responsible for the safety of the patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.
Essential Functions
- Recognize emergencies and respond to them effectively
- Enforce all aquatic rules, policies, and regulations to ALL patrons
- Inspect the facility before opening and closing to report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor
- Complete all paperwork during shifts
- Participate in regular in-service training sessions
- Sign-in all bathers using the facility
- Pick up any and all types of trash in and around the pool facility
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of life guarding surveillance and rescue techniques
- An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures
- Leadership and public relation skills
- Decision making skills
Education and Experience
Current certification in the following is needed:
- American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard Training/First Aid
- American Red Cross or American Heart CPR for the Professional Rescuer
- American Red Cross Waterfront Life guarding, if working at 5-Mile Pond
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Employer City of Springfield
Address 36 Court St
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01103
Phone 413-787-6018
Website https://www.springfield-ma.gov
Skills
CPR Certificationunmatched
Emergency Responseunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relationsunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Surveillanceunmatched
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