Lifeguard (Part-Time/Regular)

About the Role

Are you mission-driven and passionate about helping others succeed? Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity? Are you the one who honors your commitments? Is building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do? Do you push limits and challenge the status quo? If so, this role at the CSOPTC Aquatics Center may be a great fit for you.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the life and wellbeing of users as a certified Red Cross Lifeguard.
• Maintain lifeguard stations and perform custodial tasks to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
• Assist with facility and equipment set-ups, tear-downs, and storage.
• Enforce all aquatics center policies, rules, and operating procedures.
• Take precautions to avert accidents by eliminating hazards and educating users about safety.
• Ensure proper medical aid and coverage is available when necessary.
• Maintain high sanitation and safety standards in all areas of the aquatics center.
• Assist in the maintenance and care of all Aquatics Center equipment.
• Perform administrative tasks such as taking inventory, usage counts, and monitoring water balance.
• Assist teams and coaches during their visits and exhibit friendly customer service.
• Adhere to USOPC Core Values and Guiding Principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Management team.

Requirements

• Current American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of lifeguarding experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with users and staff at all levels.
• Ability to work with sport leadership.

Tools, Equipment, and Work Conditions

• Standard office equipment (PC, software, etc.).
• Timing/recording equipment, PA system, and video capture systems.
• Pool operation, testing, and lifesaving equipment.
• Aquatic training and custodial equipment.
• Prolonged exposure to warm, humid, and/or outdoor environments.
• Prolonged standing, walking, or sitting.
• Non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call.

Pay

Hiring pay range: $17.00 - $17.50 per hour.

Schedule

This is a part-time, non-exempt position intended to work 20 hours per week.

Benefits

• Eligible for the Annual Incentive Award Program with a 5% target (program may change or be eliminated at any time).

Location

Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center.