Join the Head Of The Charles Regatta Lifeguard Team!

The Head Of The Charles Regatta (HOCR), America’s premier rowing competition, returns to the Charles River October 18 – 20, 2024. We invite qualified volunteers to join our lifeguard team and be a part of this exciting event.

Qualifications:

• Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and have current certifications for Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR and AED. Please note: certifications must be valid through October 21, 2024.*
• All volunteers must by fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate.**

Responsibilities:

• Lifeguards will be stationed in powerboats along the three mile race course. Guards will be paired with a HAM radio operator for communications, and will have a dedicated boat driver.
• Guards will be responsible for responding to any on-the-water incident, including first aid, CPR, water rescue and hypothermia.
• HOCR will provide all necessary supplies, including first aid kits, rescue tubes, and PFDs.

Shifts available: 

• Friday, October 18,  6:00am – 6:00pm
• Saturday, October 19, 6:00am – 6:00pm
• Sunday, October 20,  6:00am – 6:00pm

***Please note: Shifts are 12 hours long and all guards are expected to work the entire shift. Meals and brief breaks will be provided.***

Perks:

• All lifeguards will have the option to receive volunteer hours for community service requirements OR $100 per shift.
• All volunteers will receive the official HOCR volunteer “premium” from Vineyard Vines, the Official Style of the Head of the Charles Regatta.
• Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all lifeguards, as well, as snacks, water and coffee throughout the shift.
• HOCR will complete paperwork submitted to confirm volunteer hours for community service requirements.

How to Register:

To register as volunteer, please go to https://volunteer.regattacentral.com/hocr/login and create an account. Available shifts are listed. We will contact you after you have selected your shift(s).

For more information, please visit hocr.org or email:

Jonathan and Jessie at emergencyservices@hocr.org

Thank you for joining the 2024 Head of the Charles Regatta!