Swim Safe Boston

Get ready to make a splash with Swim Safe Boston!

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Swim Safe builds off the Mayor’s commitment to ensure all Boston kids learn to swim and can safely enjoy our City’s coastline and pools.

Through Swim Safe Boston, we are committed to:

Increasing the availability of free swim lessons for Boston youth
Ensuring that youth and families have the skills and information they need to stay safe around water
Providing incentives and free training for lifeguards to keep our city pools and beaches safe throughout the year
Opening more of our city pools so residents can have year-round access to aquatics programming

SWIM LESSONS

Boston Centers for Youth & Families

Please click the button below to view the swim lessons offered at various BCYF community centers across the city.

BCYF Swim Lessons

Lifeguard Training

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LIFEGUARD?

We are hiring lifeguards to keep our pools safe! Boston Centers for Youth & Families is offering a starting wage of $22 per hour, signing and retention bonuses, and part-time positions that might appeal to retirees or others seeking a lower number of hours. Training is free!

Find a lifeguard job

Water Safety Tips

Sign up for swim lessons and learn to swim.
Always swim near a lifeguard.
Don’t let children swim alone. Make sure they always have a swimming buddy.
If someone is in trouble in the water, call for help immediately. Don’t go in after them!

Swim Safe Boston