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Sudbury Seeks Head Lifeguard For Atkinson Pool
The head lifeguard will monitor swimmers, enforce pool rules, perform rescues, respond to emergencies and assist with water-quality testing.
SUDBURY, MA — Sudbury is looking for an experienced lifeguard to take a lead role at Atkinson Pool.
Sudbury announced its hiring a full-time head lifeguard to help oversee daily operations and lifeguard staff at the pool inside the Fairbank Community Center. The head lifeguard will monitor swimmers, enforce pool rules, perform rescues, respond to emergencies and assist with water-quality testing.
The employee will also help train lifeguards, coordinate staff activities, maintain safety records and report operational or safety concerns to aquatics supervisors.
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Atkinson Pool, which is located at 40 Fairbank Road, has eight 25-yard lap lanes and a separate diving well. The facility is open to Sudbury residents and nonresidents who pay a daily fee.
The position, which is eligible for benefits, pays anywhere from $23 to $25 per hour for 35 hours a week and will remain open until filled, according to the town’s job posting.
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Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, previous lifeguarding experience and current nationally recognized lifeguard certification, including CPR/AED and first aid certification for professional rescuers. Experience directing, training or supervising workers in an aquatic setting is preferred.
Opening, closing and weekend hours are required. The schedule could also include early mornings, evenings and holidays depending on programming and operational needs.
Those interested in applying should email a resume and cover letter to jobs@sudbury.ma.us.
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