Daytime Lifeguard (7079)

Trails Park and Recreation District; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Free certification training

Free recreation center membership

Program and facility rental discounts

Job summary

Trails Park and Recreation District seeks a daytime Lifeguard to oversee pool safety and respond to emergencies at our Centennial facility. The role requires maintaining vigilant supervision, enforcing rules, and ensuring a welcoming environment for all patrons.

Requirements include StarGuard Lifeguard certification with CPR/AED and First Aid, plus availability for daytime hours Monday through Friday. Competitive hourly pay and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.
• Strong communication, both written and verbal.
• Commitment to safety protocols and quick decision making.

Responsibilities

• Actively guards and scans the pool area during rotation.
• Responds to emergencies using the Emergency Action Plan.
• Enforces pool rules and internal policies to keep patrons and staff safe.
• Maintains and cleans aquatics facilities and equipment.
• Maintains lifeguard certification and attends required trainings.
• Creates a welcoming environment for patrons.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

StarGuard Lifeguard certification including CPR/AED and First Aid

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: CENTENNIAL, CO 80016, Position Type: Part-Time, Salary Range: $15.16 - $24.70 Hourly, ABOUT US

Trails Park and Recreation District helps bring recreation, wellness, and connection to residents in the eastern Centennial area. We operate and maintain several parks, trails, open spaces, and facilities all designed to create places where people can get outside, be active, and spend time together. We also offer a wide range of programs for all ages, including youth sports, summer camps, fitness classes, community events, and activities for active aging.

Whether it’s a youth program, a daily workout, or a neighborhood gathering, our goal is to make recreation experiences accessible, welcoming, and meaningful.

Mission Statement: Transform Recreation through Access, Inclusion, Leadership, and Stewardship.

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Aquatics Supervisor, Aquatics Coordinator, and Head Guards, the Lifeguard is responsible for recognizing and responding effectively to emergency situations and the enforcement of rules and regulations of the aquatics facility. Candidates must be able to solve on-the-job issues by utilizing critical thinking and decision making skills and possess the ability to work with diverse populations. Lifeguards are expected to conduct themselves in the utmost professional manner at all times and treat the public and co-workers fairly and respectfully.

Please note: We are currently only looking for daytime (M-F 8a-4p) availability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively guards and scans the pool area at all times when on rotation.
• Recognizes and effectively responds to emergency situations by activating the Emergency Action Plan.
• Minimizes hazardous situations by enforcing rules and regulations that govern the conduct of patrons using the pool and follows. internal policies in order to keep themselves and other employees safe.
• Maintains and cleans the aquatics facilities, including locker rooms, pool deck, guard office, storage, chemical and mechanical rooms, activity pool, lap pool, steam room, sauna, hot tub, and slides.
• Maintains lifeguard certification, in accordance with District and StarGuard policies, by attending required trainings and meetings.
• Provide a welcoming environment for all patrons.
• Establishes and maintains a working environment conducive to positive morale and teamwork.
• Must maintain a positive and respectful attitude while engaged in stressful and/or controversial situations with patrons and co-workers.
• Dress and appearance are consistent with Aquatics department standards including uniform requirements and personal hygiene.
• Learns, understands, and follows the TPRD and Trails Recreation Center established Core Values and Mission statement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff and general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Possess skills to maintain a safe environment, as well as performing quality work.
• Reliable transportation or a means to making it to work shifts on time.
• Ability to understand, comprehend, and follow all policies and procedures as well as verbalized and written instructions directed by management.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings, mornings, weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity and, on occasion, assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights.
• Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing or walking for various lengths of time.
• Must be able to swim 300 yards, tread water for 2 minutes (using legs only) and retrieve a brick from the bottom of the pool and swim back to the starting point with the brick out of the water.
• Ability to talk to and/or hear managers, co-workers and general public.
• Ability to lift, carry, transport aquatics equipment or other objects up to 50 lbs assisted.
• Ability to deal with moderate to high stress situations at times and maintain a positive attitude.
• Noise level is typically moderate to high; water and humid conditions exist.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Paid sick leave
• Free certification training
• Free recreation center membership
• Program and facility rental discounts

Application Deadline: November 26, 2026

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• StarGuard Lifeguard or Shallow Water Lifeguard training certification including CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid required. (Free training will be provided for applicants who are not currently certified).
• Must be available to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• Must have daytime (Monday-Friday 8:00a-4:00p) availability.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous lifeguarding experience.