Lifeguard | Select Locations

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The City and County of Denver Department of Parks and Recreation is hiring year-round lifeguards to work at select recreation centers and pools. Lifeguards help keep the community safe and active by supervising swimming areas, enforcing rules, responding to emergencies, serving pool visitors, maintaining pool spaces and equipment, teaching swimming lessons, and providing front-desk or other facility support as needed. Other related duties may be assigned.

This is an on-call, part-time hourly position. Scheduling is flexible, though candidates are ideally available to work at least 12–15 hours per week, including weekends and/or weekday midday shifts. Depending on facility staffing needs, schedules may be routine or variable, and employees will work no more than 39 hours per week. Hiring is focused on year-round operations at select indoor pools, with priority consideration for applicants open to working at locations with the greatest hiring needs.

New lifeguards are paid $19.29 per hour. On-call employees may enroll in the City's 457b retirement plan; the position is not eligible for other additional benefits. Applicants without a current lifeguard certification may take a free American Red Cross training and certification course provided by Denver Parks and Recreation, subject to successfully completing the required swimming pre-test. A qualifying lifeguard certification must be held within the first month of employment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 15 years old at the time of application.
• Possess a current Lifeguard Training Certification from the American Red Cross, NASCO, Ellis & Associates, or Star Guard within the first month of employment; certification must be kept current as a condition of employment.
• If taking the Denver Parks and Recreation certification course, successfully complete its swimming pre-test.
• Strong swimming ability, reliability, professionalism, and enthusiasm for engaging with the public and helping keep visitors safe in and around the water.
• Ideally, commit to working at least 12–15 hours per week and be available on weekends and/or weekday midday shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Already possess a current lifeguard training certification.
• Be open to working at select 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 indoor and outdoor municipal pools.
• 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

• Eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan.
• Free lifeguard training and certification for applicants who commit to work for the Department of Parks and Recreation and successfully complete the required pre-test.
• Flexible scheduling around classes, 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