Lifeguard (Part-Time/Temporary)

United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee in Colorado Springs is seeking a part-time, non-exempt Lifeguard for the CSOPTC Aquatics Center. The role focuses on lifeguarding, safety, basic maintenance, and assisting with facility operations.

Responsibilities include enforcing policies, supervising pool areas, ensuring medical coverage, sanitation, and coordinating with coaches and athletes. Strong communication and readiness for non-traditional hours are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee life and wellbeing of CSOPTC Aquatics Center users as a certified Red Cross Lifeguard.
• Maintain lifeguard stations; perform maintenance and custodial tasks to keep a safe, sanitary environment.
• Assist with facility and equipment setups and basic administrative tasks for daily operation.
• Take part in daily operation support for Aquatics Center under direction of Aquatics Management.
• Exhibit friendly customer service and adhere to USOPC Core Values and Guiding Principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Management team.

Skills

CPR/AED

Lifeguarding

Lifeguarding experience

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal with users and staff

Work with sport leadership

Tools

PA system

Pool testing equipment

Video capture systems

PC software

Job description

Description

Are you mission-driven and passionate about helping others succeed?

Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity?

Are you the one who honors your commitments?

Is building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do what you do?

Do you push limits and challenge the status quo? If you answered

Description

Are you mission-driven and passionate about helping others succeed?

Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity?

Are you the one who honors your commitments?

Is building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do what you do?

Do you push limits and challenge the status quo?

If you answered YES, keep reading to discover how you can significantly contribute to Team USA's success!

Here’s a Summary Of Responsibilities

Responsible for the life and wellbeing of the users of the CSOPTC Aquatics Center as a certified Red Cross Lifeguard. Responsible for maintaining 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.

Here’s How You’ll Have An Impact

• Assist with the 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 AquaticsManagement teamby 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.

Here are the skills and experience you'll need to be effective:

• Current American Red CrossCPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer


• Current American Red CrossLifeguarding and First Aid


• Minimum of2yearsoflifeguarding experience


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to interact effectively with users and staff at all levels


• Ability to work with sport leadership

Here Are The 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


• Sport facility environment


• Prolonged exposure to warm, humid environment and/or outdoor facilities


• Prolonged standing/walking/sitting


• Non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call

Here's Where You'll Work

Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center

Here’s Some More Information You Need To Know

• 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 11/2/2026