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Charles River One Mile Swim

Sat June 15, 2024 Boston, MA 02114 US Directions

Charles River Swim 2023 Volunteers

Lifeguards

June 15, 2024

June 16, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

A current Red Cross or YMCA certification is required.

This is a paid position.

Each lifeguard will receive up to $120 for this event: $40 to commit to being available on June 15, $40 to commit to being available for the rain date of June 16, and an additional $40 if the race happens (weather holds out) and you are there to guard for it on that day.
Payment will be mailed to you after the swim.

Please sign up for the primary date (June 15), rain date (June 16), or both based on your willingness and availability.

Email a copy of your lifeguard and CPR certifications to volunteers@charlesriverswimmingclub.org

Location

Meet at Charles River Esplanade, River Dock (Arthur Fiedler statue)

Other Tasks

Land-Based Volunteers

June 15, 2024

June 16, 2024

Details

Roles for land-based volunteers include swimmer check-in, swim cap and timing chip distribution, and staffing the bag check.

Please sign up for the primary date (June 16), rain date (June 17), or both based on your willingness and availability.

Location

Meet at Charles River Esplanade, River Dock (Arthur Fiedler statue)

Kayakers

June 15, 2024

June 16, 2024

Details

Kayakers will support swim safety in either a single or double kayak paired with a lifeguard.

Kayakers must be comfortable padding in open water, including in choppy conditions.

Please sign up for the primary date (June 15), rain date (June 16), or both based on your willingness and availability.

Location

Meet at Charles River Esplanade, River Dock (Arthur Fiedler statue)

Water Polo Player High Priority

Minimum met.

Details

Boston Metro Polo players only, please!

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