Lifeguards

City of Pittsfield is accepting applications for Lifeguards. These are seasonal positions within the Department of Community Development. Responsibilities include, guarding of all persons using the swimming area and enforcement of safety regulations, must work with members of the public and respond to inquiries and complaints in a positive and professional manner and must respond to emergencies by taking control of the situation and prioritizing response acts. Additional responsibilities include assuring the beach is clean of all aquatic weeds, debris and raked on a daily basis. Keeping the grounds around the bath house clean of all debris and keeping the bathhouse, lobby and lifeguard office clean and presentable at all times.

Applicants must be 16 years of age with current lifeguard certification, including First Aid and CPR with the ability and endurance to carry 50 pounds over a sandy beach. Waterfront Skills certification is strongly recommended. Must be capable of working outside, sometimes in inclement weather. Offers of employment are conditional upon passing a pre-employment physical, drug test and CORI check.

All applicants must be available to work the 4th of July and weekends through the end of August.

EOE/AA/ADA/F/V. Submit job application with three job references by Tuesday May 13, 2014 to the Personnel Department, City Hall, 70 Allen Street, Room 107, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

Salary range $9.50 – $11.00