Lifeguard - Pheasant Run, Meadow Hills, and Central Recreation Center

City of Aurora; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated lifeguards to join their team. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of community members while ensuring safety at local pools. Lifeguards will be responsible for maintaining a safe environment, enforcing rules, and responding to emergencies. With training and certification provided, this is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to contribute to community wellness and safety. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment focused on employee well-being and career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive Total Compensation Package

Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan

On-site Fitness Center

Internal Educational Programs

Access to Innovation Workspaces

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pool safety and emergency action plans.
• Ability to maintain a safe environment at work site.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and cleanliness of swimming pools.
• Provide patron information and enforce pool rules.
• Respond to emergencies and perform daily pool maintenance.

Skills

Lifeguard Training

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Life Saving Techniques

Emergency Response Skills

Education

Equivalent Training and Experience

Tools

Aquatic Facility Operations Equipment

Job description

Lifeguard - Pheasant Run, Meadow Hills, and Central Recreation Center

Apply locations

Central (Recreation Center) Pool, Pheasant Run Pool, Meadow Hills Pool

Time type: Part time

Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR105928

JOB LOCATION

Aurora, Colorado 80013-4823

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
• Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

** This job announcement is to collect candidate applications for current and future lifeguards. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the position's needs. **

Hiring Salary: $17.50/hour

This posting is collecting lifeguard applications for the Pheasant Run Outdoor Pool, Meadow Hills Outdoor Pool, and Central Recreation Center. Training & certification are provided!

To be considered for hire, 12 hours of availability per week is required.

This position is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications throughout the year; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lifeguards perform routine tasks to maintain the safety and cleanliness of swimming pools:

• Providing patron information
• Enforcing pool rules
• Responding to emergencies
• Performing daily pool maintenance
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Education/Experience:

• Equivalent training and experience that will demonstrate required knowledge, abilities and skills.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of pool safety and emergency action plans.

Abilities:

• Ability to maintain a safe environment at work site.

Skills:

• Skill in the life saving techniques and emergency response.

Licenses, Certificates and/or Equipment Required:

• Lifeguard training
• Standard first aid and CPR-PR certification or equivalent program certification.
• Water Safety Instructor Certification (Preferred)

This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

Physical Demands:

• Moderate physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds; frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds; regular walking and standing; regular climbing, bending, kneeling and crouching; hand/foot/eye coordination to perform appropriate rescue skills; vision to read instructions; hearing and speech communication for communication with employees and citizens.

Work Environment:

• Works both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions with exposure to dust, noise, chemicals, water and other conditions found in an aquatic environment.

Equipment Used:

• Operates equipment related to aquatic facility operations.

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.