DCR South Region Lifeguarding

DCR’s South Region offers lifeguard opportunities at six different aquatic facilities:

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PoolsDesignated Swimming Areas
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Pool (Fall River)Fort Phoenix State Reservation (Fairhaven)
 Horseneck Beach State Reservation (Westport)
 Houghton’s Pond Recreation Area (Milton)
 Nantasket Beach Reservation (Hull)
 Scusset Beach State Reservation (Sandwich)

For Additional Information

For further information on working in the South Region or for information on upcoming swim assessments, certification courses or skill development opportunities please contact: 

Allison Calise       |         (617) 785-0987       |          dcr.pwssouth@mass.gov

To Apply

To apply for a position, please  visit Pool and Waterfront Safety Application

DCR-Sponsored Lifeguard Certification Courses

DCR offers qualified lifeguard candidates that end up working for DCR over the upcoming summer an opportunity to become certified at no cost.  Persons who participate in a DCR training program and then who do not to work for DCR over the course of the upcoming summer will be expected to pay for the certification course themselves.  This cost can be upwards of $400.

Most DCR lifeguarding courses use a Blended Format.  These classes have an online component that must be completed before the in-person pool sessions.

The online component takes approximately 8 hours to complete. Please plan accordingly and distribute this learning over a period of days.

Do not wait until the last minute to do the online training. Any issues with the technology or accessing the Red Cross training site must be resolved in time to allow completion of the online content before the in-person session. We recommend completing the online training at least one week prior to the in-person sessions.

Candidates must print and bring proof of completion of the online content to the in-person session.

Candidates who do not bring proof of completion to the in-person sessions will not be able to attend the in-person sessions and will not be eligible for certification.  This is a Red Cross policy.

Lifeguarding, Lifeguarding Review and Waterfront Skills Courses

DCR offers qualified lifeguard candidates that end up working for DCR over the upcoming summer an opportunity to become certified at no cost.  Persons who participate in a DCR training program and then who do not to work for DCR over the course of the upcoming summer will be expected to pay for the certification course themselves.  This cost can be upwards of $400.

Most DCR lifeguarding courses use a Blended Format.  These classes have an online component that must be completed before the in-person pool sessions.

The online component takes approximately 8 hours to complete. Please plan accordingly and distribute this learning over a period of days.

Do not wait until the last minute to do the online training. Any issues with the technology or accessing the Red Cross training site must be resolved in time to allow completion of the online content before the in-person session. We recommend completing the online training at least one week prior to the in-person sessions.

Candidates must print and bring proof of completion of the online content to the in-person session.

Candidates who do not bring proof of completion to the in-person sessions will not be able to attend the in-person sessions and will not be eligible for certification.  This is a Red Cross policy.

Course NameDatesTimeLocation
Lifeguarding Pre-Course2/8/2510amFall River
Lifeguarding Recertification2/17/25-2/18/25

3/20 10:00am-4:00pm

3/21 10:00am-4:00pm

Weymouth- TBD**
Lifeguarding – Blended Format*2/23, 2/24, 3/1

2/23 8:00–4:00pm

2/24 8:00-6:00pm

3/1 8:00-6:00pm

Fall River
Lifeguarding Recertification3/20/25-3/21/25

3/20 10:00am-4:00pm

3/21 10:00am-4:00pm

Weymouth- TBD**
Course NameDatesTimeLocation
Waterfront Recertification5/10/2510:00am-2:00pmMilton
Waterfront Recertification5/14/251:00pm-5:00pmMilton
Waterfront5/17/2510:00am-4:00pmMilton
Waterfront5/24/2510:00am-4:00pmWestport
Waterfront5/25/2510:00am-4:00pmWestport

South Region CPR/AED Classes

Massachusetts state law requires lifeguards employed by the state or its municipalities to undergo CPR certification annually.  If your CPR certification was issued before September 3, 2024, you will need to attend a CPR Basic Life Support / Professional Rescuer Review Course.

To register for any of these courses, please contact Allison Calise via phone 617-785-0987 or via email dcr.pwssouth@mass.gov.

Course NameDatesTimeLocation
CPR Pro Rescuer Review11/29/20249:00am-1:00pmMilton
CPR Pro Rescuer Review12/21/2411:00am-3:00pmFall River
CPR Pro Rescuer Review12/30/249:00am-1:00pmMilton
CPR Pro Rescuer Review1/4/2511:00am-3:00pmFall River
CPR Pro Rescuer Review1/20/259:00am-1:00pmMilton
CPR Pro Rescuer Review2/22/2511:00am-3:00pmHull
CPR Pro Rescuer Review3/8/2511:00am-3:00pmFall River
CPR Pro Rescuer Review3/22/202511:00am-3:00pmHull
CPR Pro Rescuer Review4/19/202511:00am-3:00pmFall River
CPR Pro Rescuer Review4/25/20259:00am-1:00pmMilton

Contact   for DCR South Region Lifeguarding

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