Seasonal Lead Lifeguard

Lifeguard At Crane Beach

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation's premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees' preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Our properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households.

Salary/Hourly Rate: $21 - $23/hour

Hours per week: Up to 45

Job Classification: Limited, non-exempt

Job Type: Onsite

Duration: May - September

Location: Crane Beach, Ipswich, MA

Your Impact:

Visited by more than 350,000 people annually, Crane Beach remains a national model for balancing conservation of diverse natural habitats and wildlifemore than 1,200 acres of beachfront, dunes, and maritime forest grace the propertywith the management of active public recreation. Whether you want to take a refreshing plunge, play in the sand, or bask in the sun, this unparalleled seaside experience has provided fun and lasting memories for generations. Our seasonal team members are the driving force for creating a safe, mission driven and memorable experience for all Crane Estate visitors.

The Role:

As a Lifeguard at Crane Beach, you are on duty daily from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day. As a Lead Guard, you will manage a team of Seasonal Lifeguards to provide a safe environment to the patrons at Crane Beach, both in the water and out. You will keep vigilant supervision over their respective duty station and must have the ability to act professionally and promptly in dangerous or life-threatening situations.

Specifically, you'll:

• Provide a supervised and safe swimming area within the guarded section of the beach.
• Serve as Manager on Duty for Lifeguard Team.
• Assist in the creation, communication, and management of staff schedules.
• Oversee safe and timely opening and closing of beachfront.
• Ensure patrons follow posted rules and regulations.
• Provide emergency care to patrons in the swim area and other sections of the property.
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.
• Maintain all safety equipment, vehicles and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

This is a limited-term, non-exempt position [16-45hrs/wk] reporting directly to the Crane Beach Public Safety Manager.