Lifeguard I (Part-Time; Year-Round)

Position Details

Job Title: Lifeguard I
Location: District-wide • Gypsum Recreation Center (Gypsum, CO), Gypsum Creek Pool (Gypsum, CO), Eagle Pool and Ice Rink (Eagle, CO)
Schedule: Part-Time; Year-Round
Work Environment: Work schedule is varied and may require evenings, weekends, and holidays. Hours vary depending upon specific program needs.

• Frequent exposure to the sun, wet and/or humid conditions, or other outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic, or caustic chemicals (such as chlorine).
• Exposure to moderate levels of noise.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100+ pounds.
• Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending, and standing for long durations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Surveillance and Rescue: Monitors activities in and near the water through patron surveillance; observes swimmers and performs rescues, CPR, AED, and first aid when necessary.
• Emergency Response: Recognizes and responds quickly and effectively to all emergencies, ensuring proper action is taken.
• Team Collaboration: Works as a team with other lifeguards, facility staff, and management to ensure safe operations.
• Rule Enforcement: Communicates and enforces all rules, regulations, and ordinances governing pool activities to prevent accidents and maintain order in a professional manner.
• Injury Prevention: Prevents injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors.
• Facility Operations: Performs opening duties, closing duties, and facility safety checks and inspections.
• Professionalism and Customer Service: Maintains a professional appearance and attitude while providing a high level of customer service.
• Facility Maintenance: Performs various maintenance duties as needed or directed to ensure a clean and safe facility.
• Water Chemistry Testing: Tests pool water chemistry to ensure it meets health and safety standards.
• Recordkeeping: Completes records and reports as needed to maintain accurate documentation.
• Slide Dispatcher: Act as a slide dispatcher as needed to ensure safety and proper operations.
• In-Service Attendance: Attends mandatory in-services and training to stay up to date with safety procedures.
• Swim Set Completion: Completes a monthly swim set as assigned by supervisors to maintain fitness and skills.
• Audit Readiness: Demonstrates the ability to proficiently pass announced or unannounced audits for safety and procedure adherence.

Competencies and Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of: Effective lifesaving methods; knowledge, capability, and comfort with American Red Cross lifeguarding, CPR, AED, and first aid skills.
• Strong communication skills, able to effectively communicate with patrons, staff, and volunteers.
• Provide excellent customer service to all guests.
• Knowledge of municipal rules and regulations related to pool area use and the ability to effectively communicate these rules to staff and patrons.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to handle stressful working conditions and respond to emergencies.
• Skilled at recognizing potentially harmful situations and taking immediate, appropriate action.
• Proficient in utilizing effective lifesaving methods.

Requirements

• Be 15 years of age or older;
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Colorado driver’s license;
• Must be able to attend at least nine in-service training courses per calendar year.

• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification (required)
• Shallow Water Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED, OR Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED (required for Eagle Pool & Ice Rink location)
• Ability to pass the Mountain Recreation Lifeguard Skills Test
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (preferred)