City and County of Denver
Lifeguard | Early Morning & Midday Shifts
City and County of Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
About Our Job
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills, and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
Application Deadline
Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
What We Offer
Don't have a lifeguard certification? No problem! Lifeguard training and certification is provided for FREE with your commitment to work for the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR).
This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. We offer flexible scheduling around class schedules, extracurricular activities, and other home or life demands so you can help keep your community safe and active at the pool at the times that work for you. Depending on the staffing needs of the recreation center or outdoor pool they are assigned to, on-call positions may have a routine or variable work schedule and will work no more than 39 hours per week.
All new lifeguards with DPR are paid $18.29/hour. On-call positions are eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver's 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits.
Location
Our hiring efforts are focused on a few selected locations across DPR's network of indoor and outdoor pools, based on staffing needs. Priority consideration is given to candidates who are open to work at these select locations. Those locations include:20th Street Recreation Center | 1011 20th StreetCentral Park Recreation Center | 9651 Martin Luther King Jr. BlvdCarla Madison Recreation Center | 2401 East ColfaxNEW Green Valley Ranch Indoor Pool | 3880 Newport StreetLa Familia Recreation Center | 65 South Elati StreetRude Recreation Center | 2855 West Holden PlaceTo view a map of the City and County of Denver's 32 indoor and outdoor swimming pools and determine your preferences for work locations, visit the Find a Swimming Pool page.
What You'll Do
Make a splash and earn some cash! The City and County of Denver's Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking Lifeguards to support year-round operations at indoor pools across Denver! DPR offers flexible scheduling around class schedules, extracurricular activities, and other home or life demands so you can help keep your community safe and active at the pool at the times that work for you. Join the team and work where you play!
As a Lifeguard with Denver Parks and Recreation, you will:
Perform critical public safety duties related to the operation of Denver's municipal indoor and outdoor pools including supervising swimming areas, enforcing rules and regulations, and responding to emergenciesProvide friendly and knowledgeable customer service to pool visitorsPerform regular upkeep and cleaning of pool spaces and equipmentTeach swimming lessonsPerform minor maintenance work on pool equipmentProvide recreation center front desk assistance or other facility operations supportPerform other related duties as assigned or requestedAbout You
What You'll Bring
Our ideal candidates will be strong swimmers with an enthusiasm for engaging with the public and a deep appreciation of their role in keeping visitors safe in and around the water. Additionally, candidates will be expected to consistently demonstrate reliability and professionalism. Our ideal candidate will also already possess a certification in lifeguard training.
This position requires a valid American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training. No certification? No problem! Applicants who do not possess current certification may participate in an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification course led by Denver Parks and Recreation prior to employment for FREE.
To participate in the required Lifeguard Training Certification course, applicants must successfully complete a swimming pre-test consisting of two elements.
Prerequisite 1:
Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.)Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.Prerequisite 2:
Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.)Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 - 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.Description source: American Red Cross
Questions about certification and upcoming courses? Contact the Aquatics Office at aquatics@denvergov.org or 720.865.0660.
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education requirement: NoneExperience Requirement: Must be at least 15 years old at time of application, per lifeguard certification requirements.Education/Experience Equivalency: NoneLicensure/Certifications: Possession of current Lifeguard Training Certification from one of the following agencies: American Red Cross, NASCO, Ellis & Associates, Star Guard within the first month of employment. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
About Everything Else
Job ProfileRG2401 LifeguardTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position TypeOncall
Position Salary Range$18.29 - $25.06
Starting PayAll new Lifeguards with DPR are paid $18.29/hour
AgencyParks and Recreation
Assessment Requirement
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days' notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills, and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
Application Deadline
Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
What We Offer
Don't have a lifeguard certification? No problem! Lifeguard training and certification is provided for FREE with your commitment to work for the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR).
This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. We offer flexible scheduling around class schedules, extracurricular activities, and other home or life demands so you can help keep your community safe and active at the pool at the times that work for you. Depending on the staffing needs of the recreation center or outdoor pool they are assigned to, on-call positions may have a routine or variable work schedule and will work no more than 39 hours per week.
All new lifeguards with DPR are paid $18.29/hour. On-call positions are eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver's 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits.
Location
Our hiring efforts are focused on a few selected locations across DPR's network of indoor and outdoor pools, based on staffing needs. Priority consideration is given to candidates who are open to work at these select locations. Those locations include:20th Street Recreation Center | 1011 20th StreetCentral Park Recreation Center | 9651 Martin Luther King Jr. BlvdCarla Madison Recreation Center | 2401 East ColfaxNEW Green Valley Ranch Indoor Pool | 3880 Newport StreetLa Familia Recreation Center | 65 South Elati StreetRude Recreation Center | 2855 West Holden PlaceTo view a map of the City and County of Denver's 32 indoor and outdoor swimming pools and determine your preferences for work locations, visit the Find a Swimming Pool page.
What You'll Do
Make a splash and earn some cash! The City and County of Denver's Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking Lifeguards to support year-round operations at indoor pools across Denver! DPR offers flexible scheduling around class schedules, extracurricular activities, and other home or life demands so you can help keep your community safe and active at the pool at the times that work for you. Join the team and work where you play!
As a Lifeguard with Denver Parks and Recreation, you will:
Perform critical public safety duties related to the operation of Denver's municipal indoor and outdoor pools including supervising swimming areas, enforcing rules and regulations, and responding to emergenciesProvide friendly and knowledgeable customer service to pool visitorsPerform regular upkeep and cleaning of pool spaces and equipmentTeach swimming lessonsPerform minor maintenance work on pool equipmentProvide recreation center front desk assistance or other facility operations supportPerform other related duties as assigned or requestedAbout You
What You'll Bring
Our ideal candidates will be strong swimmers with an enthusiasm for engaging with the public and a deep appreciation of their role in keeping visitors safe in and around the water. Additionally, candidates will be expected to consistently demonstrate reliability and professionalism. Our ideal candidate will also already possess a certification in lifeguard training.
This position requires a valid American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training. No certification? No problem! Applicants who do not possess current certification may participate in an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification course led by Denver Parks and Recreation prior to employment for FREE.
To participate in the required Lifeguard Training Certification course, applicants must successfully complete a swimming pre-test consisting of two elements.
Prerequisite 1:
Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.)Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.Prerequisite 2:
Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.)Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 - 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.Description source: American Red Cross
Questions about certification and upcoming courses? Contact the Aquatics Office at aquatics@denvergov.org or 720.865.0660.
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education requirement: NoneExperience Requirement: Must be at least 15 years old at time of application, per lifeguard certification requirements.Education/Experience Equivalency: NoneLicensure/Certifications: Possession of current Lifeguard Training Certification from one of the following agencies: American Red Cross, NASCO, Ellis & Associates, Star Guard within the first month of employment. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
About Everything Else
Job ProfileRG2401 LifeguardTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position TypeOncall
Position Salary Range$18.29 - $25.06
Starting PayAll new Lifeguards with DPR are paid $18.29/hour
AgencyParks and Recreation
Assessment Requirement
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days' notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.