The Town of Falmouth is currently seeking applicants at least 16 years of age for Seasonal Lifeguard positions that work at assigned Town-owned beaches. These positions work through Labor Day, 5 days/42.5 hours per week, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Applicants who cannot commit to a 5-day per week schedule are encouraged to apply and to note their availability in their application.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and be able to pass a pre-employment CORI criminal background check. It is preferred that applicants have already obtained the Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Waterfront Skills certification from the American Red Cross or an accredited program. The Town offers this certification course for applicants who are not already certified. The Town’s course costs $175 and runs weekdays from Monday 7/14/25 through Thursday 7/31/25 for 2-3 hours each afternoon, most often from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Register before July 14th at the Ellen T. Mitchell Bathhouse (56 Surf Drive, Falmouth, MA 02540), which is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registrations will be accepted up to a maximum enrollment of 20 attendees. The posting will be updated to reflect when the course is full. The Beach Department can be reached at 508-548-8623 or beach@falmouthma.gov with any questions regarding the course.
The pay for the first season of employment is $19.17/hour and increases with each year of employment.
Under the direction of the Seasonal Lifeguard Supervisor, the Seasonal Lifeguards are assigned to a Town-owned beach and monitor the beach and water area to ensure the safety of the public; act in emergency situations to perform rescue and first aid assistance measures up to their training level as needed until care is transferred to medical personnel; coordinate with Emergency Communications, Fire Rescue, Police, or other staff in the event of an emergency response; enforce the beach rules and regulations; respond to questions from the public; assist with water wheelchair usage; monitor and care for Town-owned beach equipment; and perform any other related work as needed.
These positions report to Surf Drive Beach or Old Silver Beach at the start of the workday and drive or carpool to their daily assigned beach of Menauhant, Bristol, Falmouth Heights, Surf Drive, Mill Road Extension, M.B.L. Stoney, Goodwill Park, Wood Neck, Chapoquoit, Old Silver, or Megansett.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting will be taken down when all of the positions have been filled.
The Town of Falmouth is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employment employer that promotes inclusivity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. All applicants must have the ability to effectively work and interact with individuals and groups of various abilities, cultures, backgrounds, and identities.
