Lifeguard

Job no:

R-0000003210

Position Title:

Lifeguard

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Part time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$18.00

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

06/08/2026

Job Description:

Mount Holyoke College's Athletics Department is searching for qualified Lifeguards to join our team. As a visible representative of the College, Lifeguards ensure a safe, professional, and welcoming aquatic environment for our students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.

Lifeguards are responsible for the safety and well-being of all patrons using the Kendall indoor pools. This includes overseeing open recreation, Fitness Swim programs, and summer conferences. We are looking for individuals who can balance high-level surveillance with excellent customer service. This is a temporary, part-time position with shifts available afternoons, some evenings, and weekends. Cover letters are not required for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain 360-degree surveillance of the pool and diving well using the "5-Minute Scan" principle.

• Immediately initiate the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) when needed; provide first aid, CPR, or lifesaving rescues as certified.

• Firmly and courteously enforce pool rules and state regulations to prevent accidents before they happen.

• Conduct water chemistry tests (pH/Chlorine), manage equipment inspections, and operate the automatic pool vacuum.

• Manage facility access (keys/locker rooms), maintain accurate patron tallies, and wear the required MHC Lifeguard uniform.

Required Qualifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

• First Aid Certification

• AED/CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Full Job Description

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants: 

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

​It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.