Summer Lifeguard & Swim Instructor Jobs | FaySummer, Southborough, MA

Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

June 16 – August 15, 2025

Description

FaySummer seeks applicants for Lifeguard and Swim Instructors to work during its eight-week summer camp program for children ages 3 to 15 years. The position will begin with staff training during the week of June 16 in preparation for camp opening on June 23, 2025. The camp day runs from 8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The last day of camp for the summer is August 15. For those seeking additional hours there will be opportunities to work later in the afternoon and on weekends.

During the camp, all aquatics staff work as a team to create a safe, fun, well-organized, and educational program that includes swim lessons, free swim, and swim tests. Aquatics staff members report to the Aquatics Director and to the Camp Director.

Fay School has two outdoor heated pools and we seek to have all campers access the pool each day. Time will be split between lifeguard duties and swim instruction, as well as other pool duties as required. This is an active position that requires constant interaction with campers and counselors.

Qualifications

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, out of high school at least one year, and hold a current lifeguard certification or become certified before starting work. Previous experience working with children ages 3 to 15 is strongly preferred. Candidates are expected to be professional and to have a high level of comfort enforcing water safety procedures with campers and staff.

Responsibilities Include

Assessing camper swimming abilities and delivering individualized swim instruction to teach water safety and to improve basic strokes
Developing and implementing deep-end swim test procedures
Assisting in pool maintenance tasks including vacuuming, sweeping, scrubbing, general clean-up, and lock-down of the pool area and equipment
Participating in all camp orientation programs
Being a role model for FaySummer and Fay School and championing the core values

FaySummer seeks candidates who will reflect and enhance the diversity of our community. Interested candidates should send a resume, and optional cover letter detailing why they would be a great fit for FaySummer, via email with the subject line “Lifeguard and Swim Instructor” to summer@fayschool.org.

Fay School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic background, age, disability, or military service in its hiring, employment or other programs and activities.