PT LIFEGUARD & SWIM INSTRUCTOR - COMMUNITY REC CENTER

City of Grand Junction • Grand Junction, CO

9h • $17

About The Position

Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Lifeguards are an elite group of highly trained aquatic safety professionals. Our lifeguards provide proactive swimmer surveillance by anticipating, recognizing, and effectively managing a variety of aquatic emergencies. GJPR Lifeguards provide safe, clean, and fun aquatic recreation opportunities for the Grand Valley. Drowning prevention is a key component of our safety philosophy, and teaching swimming lessons is a crucial step in keeping everyone safe around the water.

Aquatic position hours vary and may include mornings, nights, holidays, and weekends. These positions are year-round at the Community Recreation Center and at the Orchard Mesa Community Center Pool. We have seasonal positions at the Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool and Palisade Community Pool.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug screen, background check, and, if required for the specific position, a physical examination
• Must have or be willing to obtain a valid Ellis & Assoc. International Lifeguard Training Program certification
• Minimum of 20/25 corrected vision
• Ability to work independently, be a team player, take initiative, and have a positive work ethic
• Must have general computer skills and strong verbal communication skills
• Work well with people, treating everyone with respect
• Always puts safety first
• Must be able to work flexible work hours and schedules where shifts may be assigned opening, closing, or weekends, depending on the needs of the facility
• Comfortable in all depths of water, strong swimming skills are preferred

Responsibilities

• Work independently and as part of the lifeguard team to ensure swimmer and facility safety.
• Anticipate, recognize, and manage aquatic emergencies.
• Communicate pool rules and policies in a professional and courteous manner to guests.
• Maintain rescue-readiness and skill competency at or above industry standards.
• Communicate effectively with guests, guest service representatives, other lifeguards, and the management team.
• Dress in the required GJPR staff uniform while on duty.
• Be punctual.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and relevant in-service trainings.
• Provide excellent guest relations and interaction.
• Provide a clean and safe recreation experience for guests by performing routine upkeep and cleaning of pool areas.
• Provide swimming instruction as part of the Learn to Swim program.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• Healthy Accruals—earned time off to use as needed.
• Working with the City provides a great opportunity to gain experience, contribute to the community, and be part of a dedicated team.

What This Job Offers

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