What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at Easter Seals of Massachusetts Inc?
Easterseals is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access by enriching education, enhancing health, expanding employment, and elevating community. We do this with life-changing programs for children and adults with disabilities, families, and Veterans. We achieve this through our nearly 200 community partners throughout Massachusetts. Join our team at Easterseals Massachusetts, a non-profit organization with a mission to provide services to ensure that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play.
Lifeguard
Seasonal Position for Summer Program June 30 - August 22, 2025
Monday - Friday 8:30am-3:30pm
We have seasonal positions open for the upcoming summer program at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA. Program participants are students with disabilities, so applicants should have experience working with this population. The Lifeguard will be responsible for ensuring the safety of students, staff, and community patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies in and/or around the pool and waterfront areas.
Essential Functions:
- Enforce all organizational and state policies, rules and regulations relative to the pool and waterfront area
- Recognize and respond effectively and appropriately to aquatic emergencies by using proper lifeguarding and first aid techniques as governed by the American Red Cross and organizational code procedures
- Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations by inspection of pool and waterfront area for maintenance and potential hazards
- Report unsafe conditions and faulty equipment to Aquatics Director or supervisor as soon as discovered
- Provide assistance to participants with transfers to enter/exit the pool
- Analyze water samples and chemical balances in accordance with state & local regulations to ensure safe swimming conditions
Qualifications:
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification required
- Must be 17 years or older
- One (1) or more years working in aquatics (preferred)
- Knowledge and ability to assist with wheelchair transfers to enter/exit the pool (preferred)
Additional Requirements:
Easterseals Massachusetts conducts extensive background checks and professional references for all potential employees. If selected for hire, candidates must be able to provide a recent physical indicating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without accommodations, proof of negative TB, and required immunizations including Covid-19.
Easterseals Massachusetts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We base all employment decisions on each individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other legally protected characteristic.
