LIFEGUARD, West Springfield

Salary:

$17.00 Hourly Location :

26 Central St, West Springfield, MA Job Type:

Seasonal Job Number:

00342 Department:

Park and Recreation Opening Date:

03/02/2026 Closing Date:

5/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

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.Examples of Duties

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 PolicyResponsible 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. Qualifications

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. This position is not eligible for benefits. 01

Are you 16 years or older as of June 18, 2026?

Yes No

02

Certifications Currently Held:

First Aid CPR Lifeguard Training WSI In process of obtaining certifications None of the Above

03

Please indicate which weeks you are available to work. You must be able to work six out of the eight weeks and attend a mandatory orientation to be considered.

Mandatory Orientation - June 18, 2026 June 21, 2026- June 27, 2026 June 28, 2026 - July 4, 2026 July 5, 2026 - July 11, 2026 July 12, 2026 - July 18, 2026 July 19, 2026 - July 25, 2026 July 26, 2026 - August 1, 2026 August 2, 2026 - August 8, 2026 August 9, 2026 - August 15, 2026

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