Looking for a meaningful job where you can make a real impact? Join the aquatics team at Boston University’s Fitness & Recreation Center (FitRec) — a vibrant, welcoming facility that serves students, faculty, staff, and the wider BU community. FitRec is a hub for staying active, healthy, and connected, from group classes and swim lessons to recreation and wellness.

We're hiring Lifeguards to help keep our aquatic spaces safe, supportive, and fun.

As a lifeguard, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone using our pools during recreational swim hours, classes, and special events. We're looking for responsible, attentive, and friendly individuals who are ready to be leaders on the pool deck.

In this role, you will:

• Use preventative lifeguarding techniques to maintain a safe and welcoming aquatic environment

• Educate patrons on pool rules and policies—and enforce them with professionalism and respect

• Deliver excellent customer service to all pool users

• Respond quickly and effectively to any emergencies in or around the pool

• Participate in all scheduled staff trainings to keep your skills sharp and up to date

Skills

Required Certifications:
Applicants must hold one of the following current certifications:

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid (2017), OR

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid (2024)

Pay starts at $16.50/hour.

Perks of working at FitRec include:

• Free FitRec membership—enjoy access to our pools, fitness equipment, track, climbing wall, and group classes

• A supportive team environment and opportunities to grow your teaching and leadership skills

Ready to dive in?

Fill out the online application form here

Questions? Contact the Aquatics Office at swimming@bu.edu

Not certified yet?

We offer certification courses! If you want to become certified and join our team, fill out this interest form.

Please note: Completing the training course does not guarantee employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 

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