Lifeguard (Part-Time/Temporary)

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Responsible for the life and wellbeing of the users of the CSOPTC Aquatics Center as a certified Red Cross Lifeguard.
• Maintain lifeguard stations, perform maintenance and custodial tasks as necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Assists with facility and equipment set-ups.
• Perform basic administrative tasks to assist with the daily operation of the Aquatics Center.

How You’ll Have An Impact

• Afford oversight of facility activities and assure facility use is in compliance with established policies.
• Enforce all aquatics center policies, rules, and operating procedures.
• Take every precaution to avert potential accident situations by eliminating hazards, hazardous behavior and educating users about facility safety.
• Ensure proper medical aid and coverage is available if/when necessary.
• Assure a high level of sanitation and safety is maintained in all areas of the aquatics center environment.
• Assist in the maintenance and care of all Aquatics Center equipment.
• Assist with the safe and timely set-up or tear down of aquatic equipment, technical equipment, and storage and maintenance.
• Be willing to learn and demonstrate a working knowledge after six months of pool operations.
• Under direction, assist Aquatics Management team by performing the following duties related to daily operation of the Aquatics Center including but not limited to: taking inventory of supplies, usage counts, assisting teams & coaches during their visits, monitoring water balance, equipment setup and general facility.
• Exhibit friendly customer service to all users.
• Adhere to USOPC Core Values and Guiding Principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Management team.

Skills and Experience

• Current American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid
• 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, & Conditions

• Standard office equipment
• Timing/recording equipment
• PA system
• PC and related software
• Pool operation equipment
• Pool testing equipment
• Lifesaving equipment
• Video capture systems
• Aquatic training equipment
• Standard custodial equipment
• Standard office equipment
• Prolonged exposure to warm, humid environment and/or outdoor facilities
• Prolonged standing/walking/sitting
• Non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call

Where You’ll Work

Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center

Additional Information

• Hiring pay range: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour.
• This Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Temporary position is intended to work 20 hours per week.
• This job posting will close 12:00pm MT on 7/20/2026.