Lifeguard- Mount Fitness (Pool)

Lifeguard- Mount Fitness (Pool)

Category:

Fitness Center

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Department:

Mount Fitness

Locations:

Gardner, MA

Posted:

Jan 2, 2026

Type:

PART TIME

Position 

ID:

196058

About Mount Wachusett Community College:

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is a highly regarded educational institution located in Gardner, Massachusetts and accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Established in 1963, MWCC serves the educational needs of the communities of North Central Massachusetts with innovative undergraduate education, early college programs, workforce development, personal enrichment, and community service. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, MWCC provides a supportive environment for individuals to pursue their educational goals, enhance professional skills, and seek personal growth. As a beacon of opportunity, Mount Wachusett Community College empowers individuals from all walks of life, fostering their development and transformation. We hope you will consider applying for one of our open positions, and discover all that Mount Wachusett Community College and the North Central Massachusetts region have to offer.

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//mwcc.edu/about-mwcc/ Mount Wachusett Community College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values and makes it our mission to proactively focus on improving racial equity in our college community. We value equity-minded individuals with commitment to serve student learners from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants who share our commitment and who understand the benefits of culturally relevant practices needed in an educational environment.

Job Description:

General Statement of Duties This particular job posting is an "Open Pool" position. There may or may not be available openings at this time however, when an opening does occur, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants we have on file on an as needed basis. It is the ultimate responsibility of the lifeguard to ensure the safety of the patrons in and around the pool area through proper enforcement of all aquatics based rules and regulations as well as through constant supervision of the swimming area and its surroundings.

It is the ultimate responsibility of the lifeguard to ensure the safety of the patrons in and around the pool area through proper enforcement of all aquatics based rules and regulations as well as through constant supervision of the swimming area and its surroundings.

Responsibilities:

(Not intended to be an exhaustive list) Ensure the safety of all individuals in and around the pool area; Enforce all facility/aquatics policies, rules and regulations; Practice preventative lifeguarding; Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies; Inspect the facility on a daily basis; Properly complete required pool records and reports in a timely fashion; Participate at in-service training; Other duties as deemed by supervisor.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

Must possess and maintain at all times while employed at Mount Fitness current certification of the following: Lifeguard training from a MA state approved agency. (examples: American Red Cross, YMCA, BSA Starguard); CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer; Standard First Aid; Be at least 16 years of age in compliance with the MA State Bathing Code 105 CMR 435.23. Equivalency Statement Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

Salary:

$15.00 per hour. Hours per

Week:

Up to 18 hours per week. Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.