ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) creates and coordinates services that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents. Driven by the needs of residents, DHSP’s extensive services and programs touch almost every sector in the city: from newborns to senior citizens, from school-aged children to homeless families, from non-profit organizations to local employers.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Aquatics Manager, Lifeguards will supervise the activities of swimmers and enforce pool safety rules at the indoor War Memorial Pool and outdoor Gold Star Pool. They will also assist swim instructors with swimming lessons.  Group lessons are offered to surrounding area summer camps and day programs and focus on Red Cross level 1,2, 3, & 4 skill building. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises the activities of swimmers by enforcing pool safety rules and regulations. 
• Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in recreation facilities.
• Warns swimmers of improper activities or hazards
• Prevents injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors.
• Able to identify swimmers in distress, perform the appropriate save and provide necessary care.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of any accidents, rescues, or problems that have arisen, equipment repairs needed, or facility maintenance required.
• Answers inquiries pertaining to use of pool and deals with patron issues in a respectful way.
• Works effectively with other lifeguards or staff and attends staff meetings as needed.
• Performs additional duties as required (i.e upkeep of office space, performing in service trainings, cleaning pool deck)
• Assists with Swim lessons as needed at both the indoor War Memorial pools and our outdoor pool in the summer (WSI certification within 12 months of hire preferred)

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 Education and Experience

• Current American Red Cross Certificates in Lifeguarding and CPR/FPR. 
• Must be at least 16 years old.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to pass swim test administered by department. 
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations, follow instructions and communicate effectively with the public required.
• The City of Cambridge’s workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WORKING CONDITIONS, WORK FLEXIBILITY AND ACCOMODATIONS:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, kneel, stand, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. 
• This position requires mobility and an ability to deliver swim lessons to swimmers of various skill levels. 
• Duties require attentiveness to visual and audible cues for recognition and identification of swimmers in distress or in process of unsafe behaviors. 
• The position requires proficient swimming ability and the proper application of rescue and first-aid technique as well as the ability to properly extract victims from the pool(s) to the deck and move equipment.
• Chlorinated Natatorium including lighting and heating/cooling systems.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 

Please upload the following documents to complete your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter