Gordon O. Miller

Gordon has been a lifeguard for 30+ years and is currently the North District Lifeguard Supervisor at Cape Cod National Seashore. He has extensive experience in lifeguarding, water safety and training. His skills have been honed in diverse locales and waters such as The Cape Cod National Seashore, the Virgin Islands National Park, St. John USVI, Maui, HI, Lake Mead National Park and Acadia National Park. He is also a highly regarded coach, having coached age group swimmers at the University of Memphis and children ages 3-14 at Willy’s Gym in Eastham, MA. He currently lives in Truro, MA

Take a peek at the Cape Cod National Seashore Video Profiles in the Park Below.

• American Red Cross Instructor: Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens

• Water Safety Instructor

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer

• Emergency Medical Responder Instructor

• Water Safety Instructor

• USLA Member since 1990

• CCNS Lifeguard Alumni Association, Founding Member

Recent Press

Boston Globe June 2020

“He has plucked frightened kids from deceptively strong rip currents. He has taught younger lifeguards the skills of razor-sharp attention and lightning-fast reaction. He has contended with unforgiving surf and with dark shark fins in the near distance.”

Boston 25 News July 2020

“National Seashore North District Supervisor Gordon Miller is expecting a large turnout as people try to escape mid-90 temperatures in and around Boston. “

Boston 25 News May 2020

“lifeguards will have a new set of challenges by enforcing social distancing guidelines, and likely having to deal with unruly beachgoers who may not want to follow directions.”

Provincetown Swim for Life August 2018

“Since 1997 Gordon Miller, longtime Cape Cod National Seashore lifeguard has organized Park Service and other lifeguards to provide safety on the water during the Swim for Life.”