Lifeguard | Select Locations

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

6d • $19 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The City and County of Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation is hiring year-round lifeguards to support municipal indoor and outdoor pools. This is an on-call, part-time hourly role with flexible scheduling around classes, extracurricular activities, and other commitments. Depending on facility staffing needs, schedules may be routine or variable, and employees work no more than 39 hours per week. The ideal candidate can work at least 12–15 hours per week and is available on weekends and/or during weekday midday shifts. Hiring efforts prioritize candidates open to select indoor recreation center locations with the greatest staffing needs.

Lifeguards help keep pool visitors safe and facilities operating effectively. Candidates must have current lifeguard training certification from an approved agency within the first month of employment. Applicants without current certification may take a free American Red Cross lifeguard training course provided by Denver Parks and Recreation before employment, after successfully completing the required swimming pre-test. Candidates must be at least 15 years old at the time of application. New lifeguards are paid $19.29 per hour; the posted salary range is $19.29–$26.43 per hour. On-call employees may enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan and are not eligible for other additional benefits.

Requirements

• Must be at least 15 years old at the time of application.
• Possess current Lifeguard Training Certification from American Red Cross, NASCO, Ellis & Associates, or Star Guard within the first month of employment; certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
• Applicants without current certification must successfully complete the required swimming pre-test to participate in the free American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course provided by Denver Parks and Recreation.
• The swimming pre-test includes a swim-tread-swim sequence: swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or both; tread water for two minutes using only the legs; then swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or both.
• The swimming pre-test also includes a timed event completed within 1 minute and 40 seconds: swim 20 yards, surface dive to retrieve a 10-pound object from 7–10 feet, return 20 yards on the back while holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface, then exit without a ladder or steps.
• Strong swimming ability, enthusiasm for engaging with the public, reliability, and professionalism are expected.
• The ideal candidate is committed to working at least 12–15 hours per week and is available on weekends and/or weekday midday shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Already possessing a current lifeguard training certification.
• Availability to work at select recreation center locations with the greatest hiring needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise swimming areas and enforce pool rules and regulations.
• Respond to emergencies and perform public safety duties related to pool operations.
• Provide friendly and knowledgeable customer service to pool visitors.
• Perform regular upkeep and cleaning of pool spaces and equipment.
• Teach swimming lessons.
• Provide recreation center front desk assistance or other facility operations support as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• On-call employees are eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan.
• Free lifeguard training and certification are provided to qualifying applicants who commit to work for the Department of Parks and Recreation.
• Flexible scheduling around classes, extracurricular activities, and other personal commitments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed