City of Boston

Welcome page

Supervisor (Waterfront & Outdoor Facilities)

Req ID
2025-31495
Dept
Boston Cntr - Youth & Families
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
BCC003 - Central Office
Union
EXO
Openings
5
Posting End Date
6/12/2026
Contact Email
francesska.jeanpierre@boston.gov

Overview:

THIS IS A TEMPORARY, SUMMER-ONLY POSITION.

The Supervisor (Waterfront & Outdoor Facilities) works closely with BCYF Operations staff to ensure that the standards for maintaining a swimming pool or open water area are met, including in some instances being aware of water bacteria levels are in nearby or its specific area. The Supervisor (Waterfront & Outdoor Facilities) is responsible for the overall management of a Swimming Facility and Area and the lifeguard staff assigned to such location. Supervisors are overseeing the day-to-day operations of the facility or waterfront during hours of operation. All supervisors should have prior lifeguarding experience, preferably as a Head Lifeguard at a pool or open water swimming area.

Responsibilities:

  • Schedule pool staff and prepare weekly payroll reports.
  • Maintain the entire pool facility in compliance with local board of health regulations.
  • Working with the Head Lifeguard to ensure staff are appropriately stationed, in uniform, and meeting the performance expectations of BCYF lifeguards.
  • Responsible for patrons visiting their facilities.
  • Ensure appropriate signage is posted and visible to patrons and staff.
  • Ensuring daily workouts are completed and logged.
  • Conducting in-service training at their respective facilities.
  • Set up and prepare the facility for initial opening, and dismantle and pack for closing.
  • Perform other pool-related duties as required.
  • Perform other aquatic-related duties as assigned.
  • Perform related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • Qualified applicants must have current certification in ARC Lifeguard Training, ARC BLS-CPR, ARC in Standard First Aid, or Equivalent.
  • One to two (1-2) years of experience in the area of Aquatic pool or waterfront direction.
  • ARC instructorship in the areas of Water Safety (WSI) and Lifeguard Training (LGT) is preferred.
  • Competitive swimming experience is preferred.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
  • Ability to work flexible hours.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • CORI - SORI 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

Start Date: June 22, 2026

Hourly Rate: $26/hr

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/Non-Graded

Hours per week: 35

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: In-Person

 

Options:

Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.
Share on your newsfeed



The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

The City of Boston has played a role in causing and perpetuating the inequities in our society. To break down these barriers, we are embedding equity and inclusion into everything we do.

We define equity as ensuring every community has the resources it needs to thrive in Boston. This requires the active process of meeting individuals where they are. Inclusion is engaging every resident to build a more welcoming and supportive city. We are building a city for everyone, where diversity makes us a more empowered collective.