Lifeguard | Select Indoor Pools

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City and County of Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking year-round Lifeguards to work across a variety of recreation centers. DPR offers flexible scheduling around class schedules, extracurricular activities, and other home or life demands so you can help keep your community safe and active at the pool at the times that work for you. Join the team and work where you play! As a Lifeguard with Denver Parks and Recreation, you will perform critical public safety duties related to the operation of Denver’s municipal indoor and outdoor pools including supervising swimming areas, enforcing rules and regulations, and responding to emergencies. You will also provide friendly and knowledgeable customer service to pool visitors, perform regular upkeep and cleaning of pool spaces and equipment, teach swimming lessons, and provide recreation center front desk assistance or other facility operations support, as needed. Other related duties may be assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Must be at least 15 years old at time of application, per lifeguard certification requirements.
• Possession of current Lifeguard Training Certification from one of the following agencies: American Red Cross, NASCO, Ellis & Associates, or Star Guard within the first month of employment.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

• Strong swimmers with an enthusiasm for engaging with the public and a deep appreciation of their role in keeping visitors safe in and around the water.
• Candidates will be expected to consistently demonstrate reliability and professionalism.
• Committed to working at least 12 – 15 hours per week.
• Availability to work on weekends and weekday mid-day shifts (~10:00am – 3:00pm).
• Already possess a certification in lifeguard training.
• Valid American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training.

Responsibilities

• Perform critical public safety duties related to the operation of Denver’s municipal indoor and outdoor pools including supervising swimming areas, enforcing rules and regulations, and responding to emergencies
• 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 positions are eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan.
• Lifeguard training and certification is provided for FREE with your commitment to work for the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR).
• Flexible scheduling around class schedules, extracurricular activities, and other home or life demands.

What This Job Offers

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