Lifeguard

Position Lifeguard Location Osterville, MA Job Id 131 # of Openings 9 Status Seasonal, Part Time, Non-Exempt Reports to Assistant Beach Manager & Beach Manager Responsibilities Low level of supervision needed. High level of operational decision making. Skills Advanced Teamwork and Communication Skills – Interact, work and relate with people, listen, speak, read, write, observe, use English fluently. Advanced Customer Service Skills – Product knowledge, problem solving skills, time management, attentiveness, patience, positive attitude, a willingness to go the extra mile, responsibility, professionalism. Excellent Swimming Skills - adapting to water temperature, diving, swimming in open water, controlling breathing to achieve maximum speed. Excellent Swimming Instruction Skills – be able to perform sport, know the rules, give instructions or lessons. Excellent Safety Skills – Observe safety rules, safely operate equipment, food safety consciousness, CPR and First Aid. Water Safety Instructor or Lifeguard Certification from the Red Cross or equivalent. Effort : High – Walk and stand for extended periods of time. Activities will often involve running, jumping, swimming. Bend, reach, push, pull, lift and carry up to 75 pounds. Work Conditions : Level 4 – Often outdoors, working in hot/cold environment, inclement weather, variable schedule based on business demands, often duties require working with hazards. Duties Performs various duties related to the safe and clean operation of the Wianno Club Beach, including, but not limited to traditional lifeguard duties. Life guarding beach areas during assigned schedule. Head Lifeguard will make every effort to schedule lifeguards so that no individual spends longer than half an hour in a tower at any stretch. Lifeguards are encouraged to circulate around the beach on foot, closely checking on the safety and comfort of beach users. Alertness to safety conditions is paramount. Lifeguards must remain alert and independent of one another. Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of beach area. Collect all refuse and dispose of properly. Clean all beach equipment as necessary at the end of each day. Chairs and lounges to be stacked or aligned in orderly fashion. Assist beach users with chairs, umbrellas, etc. Be especially helpful to aged or handicapped beach users in the negotiation of stairs, etc. Lifeguards will be responsible for participating in weekly drills at the direction of the Aquatics Director / Assistant Beach Manager. Other tasks as assigned. Compensation In 2026 we are offering a generous compensation packet to our employees, including: Competitive wages. A $200 referral bonus for the referrer after the referred employee completes 30 days of employment. The name of the referrer must be listed in the new employee's application form. A retention bonus of $1 for every hour worked between March 1 and October 31 for all seasonal, hourly employees. Low-cost housing (limited availability). Free meals. 401K plan (based on eligibility). Health benefits (based on eligibility). Lifeguards must NOT congregate in groups of two or more for anything other than lifeguard business matters and must remain standing during conduct of that business. #J-18808-Ljbffr