Summer Job: State's Looking for Lifeguards for Beaches and Pools

The summer season is nipping at our heels, and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is looking for certified lifeguards and head lifeguards to serve at the agency’s many pools and inland and ocean beaches across the Commonwealth.

DCR lifeguards, as the announcement says, are professional rescuers who are trained to both prevent injuries from occurring, and to respond in an emergency to help save a life. As part of a team, lifeguards must work together calmly and efficiently to manage crisis situations.

To learn more about lifeguarding opportunities with the Department of Conservation and Recreation, call 617-626-1224 or visit this link for a lifeguard application, requirements of the position, and lifeguard test dates and locations.

The Massachusetts DCR, an agency of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, oversees 450,000 acres of parks and forests, beaches, bike trails, watersheds, dams, and parkways.

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