Seasonal Aquatic Supervisor

Company Overview:
The Boys & Girls Club of Metro North is dedicated to empowering youth to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Serving thousands of children annually through diverse programs and community initiatives, we focus on fostering growth, leadership, and positive experiences for young people in our community.

Position Overview:

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro North (BGC) is seeking an experienced and motivated Seasonal Outdoor Aquatics Supervisor to oversee daily operations at our outdoor aquatics facility at Hall Memorial Pool in Stoneham, MA from May 1st - Labor Day, September 7th 2026. This seasonal leadership role is responsible for ensuring a safe, clean, and engaging aquatic environment for youth, families, and community members. The Aquatic Supervisor will manage pool operations, coordinate programming, supervise staff, oversee facility rentals and provide exceptional customer service throughout the season.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations & Safety

• Oversee all aspects of daily pool operations, ensuring a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility.
• Enforce all safety rules, facility policies, and address any safety concerns.
• Ensure compliance with local health and safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and maintain incident reports.

Staff Supervision

• Recruit, train, and supervise seasonal aquatic staff, including lifeguards and swim instructors.
• Create and manage staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance feedback for all aquatic staff.
• Maintain records of staff certifications.

Pool Maintenance

• Monitor and maintain pool water quality, including chemical levels and filtration systems
• Perform routine maintenance and coordinate repairs as needed
• Maintain accurate maintenance, water testing and chemical logs

Programming & Swim Lessons

• Assist with planning and implementing aquatic programs and swim lessons.
• Ensure quality instruction and a positive experience for participants
• Support development of additional aquatic programming as needed

Facility Rentals & Events

• Schedule, coordinate, and manage pool rentals and special events.
• Serve as on-site lead during rental events
• Ensure proper staffing and adherence to safety protocols during rentals

Other Duties

• Act as a primary point of contact for staff, guests, and facility management.
• Provide leadership during emergency situations, including rescues and first-aid responses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Current WSI (Water Safety Instructor Certification via Red Cross or YMCA)
• Current Lifeguard Certification (Red Cross, YMCA, or equivalent).
• CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification required (or ability to obtain before start date)
• Previous aquatics management or supervisory experience required (1-2 years preferred).
• Strong knowledge of water safety, lifeguard operations, and emergency response protocols.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask, delegate responsibilities, and make quick decisions under pressure.
• Experience managing staff schedules and training programs.
• Familiarity with pool maintenance, water chemistry, and filtration systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working at an outdoor aquatics facility, water park, or public pool.
• Knowledge of local and state health codes related to aquatic facilities.
• Experience supervising and training lifeguards and aquatics staff.
• Hands-on experience with lifeguarding, swim instruction, or water safety programs.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations related to aquatic facilities.
• Previous experience scheduling staff, maintaining records, and enforcing policies.

Skills and experience:

• Leadership & Team Management: Ability to supervise, train, and motivate a team of lifeguards, swim instructors, and support staff.
• Water Safety & Lifeguarding Expertise: Strong knowledge of lifeguard operations, emergency response, and water safety protocols.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with staff, guests, and facility management in a professional manner.
• Crisis Management & Decision-Making: Ability to stay calm under pressure and make quick, sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Organizational & Time Management Skills: Efficiently handle scheduling, training, safety inspections, and program planning.
• Pool Operations & Maintenance Knowledge: Understanding of water chemistry, filtration systems, and basic pool upkeep.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Quickly identify and resolve operational or safety concerns.
• Customer Service Skills: Provide a positive and welcoming experience for guests while enforcing safety policies.

Physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform water rescues if needed.

Work environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Environment: Primarily outdoors, exposed to varying New England weather conditions, including heat, rain, and potential cold.

Schedule

• Tuesday through Sunday
• 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Flexibility required for scheduled rentals and special events outside of standard hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Organization-wide responsibilities:

These are required of all staff, regardless of position. Do not remove these standards.

Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by the Boys & Girls Club; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BGC policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BGC, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate BGC staff.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro North is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay: $23.50 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount

Ability to Commute:

• Stoneham, MA 02180 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Stoneham, MA 02180: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $27