Lifeguard

EOS • Harwich, MA

33d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Job Duties: Maintain constant, vigilant surveillance of all pool and waterfront activity, proactively identifying and addressing potential hazards Enforce pool regulations and water safety policies with professionalism and courtesy, consistent with Forbes Five-Star service standards Respond swiftly and confidently to emergencies, including performing water rescues, administering first aid, CPR, and artificial respiration as needed Maintain the pool area in immaculate condition at all times, ensuring equipment is organized, safety-ready, and reflective of our resort standards Communicate safety guidelines to guests in a warm, respectful manner that embodies Wequassett's commitment to gracious hospitality Assist with aquatics programming, including swimming fundamentals instruction, as directed Partner with the broader Recreation team to contribute to a seamless, elevated guest experience across our pools, beaches, and waterfront amenities Qualifications: Current Lifeguard certification required (American Red Cross or equivalent); CPR/AED and First Aid certification required Prior experience in a luxury resort, hotel, or upscale aquatics setting strongly preferred A calm, confident, and alert presence with strong situational awareness A genuinely pleasant and accommodating demeanor — someone who understands that safety and hospitality are not mutually exclusive Professional appearance and the ability to represent the Wequassett brand with pride Ability to remain focused and attentive throughout extended periods of surveillance Physical Requirements Ability to swim proficiently and perform water rescues in a variety of conditions Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods while maintaining full alertness and attention Ability to react quickly and move with urgency in emergency situations Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, including direct sun and heat for extended periods Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (rescue equipment, guests in an emergency) Strong vision and hearing required to monitor a wide aquatic environment effectively Ability to perform CPR and physically demanding rescue techniques for sustained periods if necessary Rate of Pay : $18.00 - $19.00 / hour

Requirements

• Current Lifeguard certification required (American Red Cross or equivalent)
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required
• Ability to swim proficiently and perform water rescues in a variety of conditions
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods while maintaining full alertness and attention
• Ability to react quickly and move with urgency in emergency situations
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, including direct sun and heat for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (rescue equipment, guests in an emergency)
• Strong vision and hearing required to monitor a wide aquatic environment effectively
• Ability to perform CPR and physically demanding rescue techniques for sustained periods if necessary
• Ability to remain focused and attentive throughout extended periods of surveillance
• Professional appearance and the ability to represent the Wequassett brand with pride

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a luxury resort, hotel, or upscale aquatics setting strongly preferred
• A calm, confident, and alert presence with strong situational awareness
• A genuinely pleasant and accommodating demeanor — someone who understands that safety and hospitality are not mutually exclusive

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant, vigilant surveillance of all pool and waterfront activity, proactively identifying and addressing potential hazards
• Enforce pool regulations and water safety policies with professionalism and courtesy, consistent with Forbes Five-Star service standards
• Respond swiftly and confidently to emergencies, including performing water rescues, administering first aid, CPR, and artificial respiration as needed
• Maintain the pool area in immaculate condition at all times, ensuring equipment is organized, safety-ready, and reflective of our resort standards
• Communicate safety guidelines to guests in a warm, respectful manner that embodies Wequassett's commitment to gracious hospitality
• Assist with aquatics programming, including swimming fundamentals instruction, as directed
• Partner with the broader Recreation team to contribute to a seamless, elevated guest experience across our pools, beaches, and waterfront amenities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed