City of Boston

BCYF Lifeguard Trainees

Req ID
2026-32299
Dept
Youth Employment & Opportunity
Position
Temporary Part-Time
Location
BCYF Lifeguard Interns
Union
EXO
Openings
12
Posting End Date
12/11/2026
Contact Email
lynnette.williams@boston.gov

Overview:

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for Boston's residents by partnering with various organizations to offer a wide range of comprehensive programs and activities tailored to neighborhood needs and interests.

Responsibilities:

- Watch individuals swimming to ensure safety.
- Point out any unsafe behaviors within the pool facility and address them.
- Assist with swim lessons as needed, providing support to instructors and swimmers.
- Swim to build endurance and improve personal swimming skills.
- Prepare for Lifeguard course prerequisites by practicing necessary skills and techniques.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

- Swimming: Comfortable and skilled in swimming.
- Attentiveness: Ability to stay focused and alert while monitoring swimmers.
- Comfortable in swimming attire: Able to wear swimwear and maintain comfort while performing duties.
- Willing to swim daily: Ready and willing to participate in daily swim practices.

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