Lifeguard

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POAH Communities is a mission-driven organization managing over 13,000 affordable housing apartments. As part of the Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. family, our team of 500+ professionals believes that quality housing management goes beyond providing safe, comfortable homes; it's about creating environments where residents can thrive. Our commitment to excellence in affordable housing management serves as a foundation for resident success and community empowerment.

POAH Communities is currently seeking a Lifeguard. This position will work on a temporary basis for up to 40 hours a week, Memorial Day through Labor Day 2026. The work week includes two days off (e.g., Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday). Springfield is the largest city in western Massachusetts, and more than half of its residents experience a high housing cost burden, meaning they must devote more than 30% of their household resources to housing costs.

Solidly built in 1943 as military housing, Bay Meadow was converted to affordable housing in the 1980s. With its 100% project‑based rental assistance through the Section 8 program, the property represented an irreplaceable affordable housing asset. Bay Meadow Apartments: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-apartments

• Assist in maintaining the pool and surrounding area.
• Monitor resident and guest activity to ensure that all activities are safe.
• Provide personal assistance to any resident or guest in the pool or its surrounding area; this assistance may be of an emergency nature where people are at risk of personal injury.
• Work in an open, weather‑exposed area in and around water and surfaces of various textures and elevations.

• Must be at least 16 years old and be certified as a lifeguard and in CPR and First Aide. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends.
• Must be able to lift significant amounts of weight (e.g., a person in distress).
• Must be mobile in an un‑assisted fashion to react to emergency situations, e.g., assisting a swimmer out of water.

• Health & Wellness:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness programming including monthly webinars and medical insurance discounts.
• Financial: 401(k) with up to 4% company match; FSA options for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting;
  Life & AD&D insurance; free financial coaching.
• Time Off: 15 days of PTO (increases with tenure), 2 personal days, and 11 paid holidays annually.
• Paid Leave: 12 weeks Parental Leave;
  Bereavement;
  Jury Duty;
  Voting.
• Incentives:
  
  Employee referral bonus, suggestion rewards, employee recognition programming.
• Professional development opportunities: tuition reimbursement, mentorship program, ongoing training and learning sessions, professional certifications.

Our salary structure is competitive and reflects individual experience. POAH Communities embraces equal opportunity employment and values workforce diversity. For additional details, please visit our website at

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Pay Rate: $18.00-$20.59