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Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Town of Amherst
Amherst, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/2/2026 CLOSED ON 3/3/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard/Swim Instructor position at Town of Amherst?

AMHERST Lifeguard/Swim Instructor Recreation Department FLSA -

Non-Exempt Part-time, Seasonal - Level 1, Step 9 JOB SUMMARY: The

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor is responsible for enforcing pool rules and

regulations to ensure the safety and supervision of all swimmers,

participants, equipment, and the overall facility. They will be heavily

involved with the general public, and will assist in many facets of

overall pool operation. Amherst Recreation Swim Instructors are

responsible for teaching various levels of swimming to children and

adults. Swim Instructors are also responsible for the supervision of the

participants in their designated learning groups. Instructors will be

involved with interacting with the general public, and may be asked to

assist in various facets of overall instruction program. Instructors

will develop lesson plans and act as the lead teacher and/or assist with

swim lessons as assigned by the Aquatics Program Coordinator. Lifeguards

will have a current Red Cross Certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR

for Professional Rescuers and AED and First Aid training. SUPERVISION

RECEIVED: The Lifeguard/Swim Instructor works under the supervision of

the Pool Manager and Aquatics Program Coordinator and in compliance with

departmental policies and procedures. MAJOR DUTIES: Teach and/or assists

with swim lessons. Ensures the safety and supervision of the

participants, equipment and facility by enforcing pool and departmental

rules and regulations. Performs daily check of safety equipment to

ensure it is in the correct place and in good working order. Assists

with regularly scheduled cleaning of pool area, locker rooms and

surrounding areas. Provides courteous, professional assistance to the

public; wear designated staff uniform. Assists with special events as

needed; Attends mandatory staff meeting and in-service trainings;

Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 15

years of age or older and possess current Red Cross (or equivalent)

certification in: Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer

and AED, First Aid. Must successfully pass the Town\'s water safety

skill test; must successfully pass Criminal Offender Registry

Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI)

background checks. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: WSI certification Previous

experience working at a pool or beach Previous experience teaching

swimming lessons This job description does not constitute an employment

agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by

the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job

change. The Town enjoys a long tradition of active, participatory, &

professional government, and seeks a workforce that reflects the

diversity of the community.

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