Lifeguard

Adams 12 Five Star Schools; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is seeking a part-time lifeguard for the Veteran's Memorial Aquatics Center (VMAC) in Thornton, CO. The role is non-benefited and scheduled as needed for up to 20 hours per week, with duties including safety supervision and enforcing facility rules.

The position requires prerequisites completion, a criminal background check, and relevant American Red Cross certifications (Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED).

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Must have or obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and First Aid Certification.
• American Red CPR‑PR/AED Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of athletes, coaches, program participants and spectators at all times.
• Perform daily facility checks and maintain pool and pump room.
• Set‑up and take‑down of events and practices at VMAC; assist with equipment.

Skills

Lifeguard

Safety monitoring

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We are dedicated to eliminating the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

Location: Thornton, CO.

Summary

This position is responsible for general lifeguarding duties at events and activities at the Veteran's Memorial Aquatics Center (VMAC). It is non‑benefited and scheduled as needed based on facility programming for less than 20 hours a week.

Prerequisites

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 your position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only your 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. (Your 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 feet to retrieve a 10‑pound brick.
• Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the brick at the surface with both hands and keeping your face out at or near the surface.
• Place the brick on the pool edge and exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Prerequisite 3: Complete a brick retrieval event in deep water.

• Starting in the water, surface dive (feet‑first or head‑first) to a depth of 13 feet to retrieve a 10‑pound brick (Swim goggles are not allowed.)
• Return to the surface and swim back to the wall holding the brick with both hands.
• Place the brick on the pool edge and exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of athletes, coaches, program participants and spectators by observing swimmers and spectator areas at all times, correcting unsafe behavior, effectively responding to emergency situations, performing lifesaving procedures, and assisting patrons. Enforce VMAC rules and regulations.
• Perform daily facility checks on equipment to meet manufacturer and State health code regulations and complete facility reports daily. Provide facility support by performing cleaning of pool and pump room, including, but not limited to, emergency clean‑up anywhere in the facility. May assist with snow clearance of walkways as needed.
• Perform set‑up and take‑down of events and practices at the VMAC, including moving bulkheads, lane lines, timing system, computers, tables, chairs, platforms, etc.
• Attend mandatory monthly staff training and/or meetings.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Education And Related Work Experience

• Either currently in high school or have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a minimum of 15 years old.
• No experience required.

Licenses, Registrations Or Certifications

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and First Aid Certification required.
• American Red CPR‑PR/AED Certification required.

Salary Information

All classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on their previous experience. Final hourly placement on the classified salary schedule is dependent on the grade level for the position being posted and employees' previous work experience. "Grade" refers to position or job classification and "step" refers to the number of work experience credit or service years. See our classified salary schedule for hourly rates. For additional compensation information, refer to the classified master agreement.

Benefits Information

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit‑eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.