Certified Lifeguard (Part-Time)

Town of Silverthorne; Silverthorne (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee Recreation Center Pass

Discounted Family Pass

5 Paid Holidays a Year

Sick Pay Accrual

Discounts on Town Services

Town Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Town of Silverthorne is seeking responsible lifeguards to join our team at the Recreation Center. Part-time, non-exempt positions require ARC Lifeguard Certification and commitment to safety, emergency response, and excellent public service.

You will perform drowning prevention, rescue, CPR, and maintain a clean, safe pool area while assisting with events and programming. Shifts include weekdays and weekends, with compensation per the posted pay range.

Qualifications

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification.
• Proven ability to perform ARC lifeguarding rescue skills and CPR.
• Strong swimming endurance and alertness in a busy pool environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons and respond to emergencies.
• Provide emergency care until EMS arrival and follow safety protocols.
• Perform customer service, pool area cleaning, and assist with events/programming.
• Adhere to shift requirements including varied weekdays and weekends.

Skills

Lifeguard skills

CPR/AED

Emergency response

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification

Job description

About the Organization

Silverthorne, established in 1967, is a modern mountain town in the heart of Summit County with a community bonded by the region’s natural beauty, outdoor recreation, arts and the opportunity to build a future. Working for the Town of Silverthorne provides the unique opportunity to be part of a small, tightly knit, progressive organization that values balancing the needs of people and the environment, having fun with a positive attitude, embracing change through a pioneering spirit, collaborative teamwork, sincere integrity and enthusiastic zeal. Thanks to visionary leadership, public-private partnerships and community engagement, our town has an unmistakable energy that makes it a desirable place to live, work and play.

Category Recreation - Aquatics

Location Recreation Center

Pay Rate

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Shift Weekday Mornings, Evenings and Weekends

Description

The Town of Silverthorne is seeking responsible and reliable individuals to join our professional lifeguard team.

All applicants will be required to complete a prerequisite skills test prior to beginning the hiring process. This skills test is a requirement of the American Red Cross. In order to move on to training, certification or hire, participants must successfully demonstrate the following skills.

• Continuous proficient 150-yard swim of freestyle and/or breaststroke.
• Combined 10 ft. and 20-yard retrieval of 10lbs. Under 1 minute and 45 seconds.
• 2-minute tread in deep water using only kick.
• Demonstrate proficient ARC lifeguarding rescue skills, CPR and emergency response skills through a timed deep water rescue scenario.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency. Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services. Performs secondary duties of customer service, maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of the pool area, and assist with events and programming.

Shift: Varied weekday and weekend shifts. 4-8 hours

Full Lifeguard Pay Range is: $21.71to $28.95

Management will be working through applicants after the deadline of September 22nd, 2026

Benefits Include:

• Free Employee Recreation Center Pass & Discounted Family Pass
• Eligible for 5 Paid Holidays a Year if met eligibility requirements
• Sick Pay Accrual
• Discounts on Town Services
• Town Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Position Requirements

Curent American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Deadline September 22nd

Open Date 8/28/2026

This position is currently accepting applications.