Variable Lifeguard

City of Lakewood; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 20,884 - 24,424; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Recreation Facilities: free admission

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Deferred Compensation

Voluntary Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability (LTD)

Job summary

The City of Lakewood is seeking a Lifeguard to oversee patron safety at aquatics areas. The role is seasonal/temporary, part-time with no benefits, and pays $18.50 per hour. Under supervision, you will surveil pools, perform rescues, enforce rules, and maintain equipment and incident reports.

Must be at least 15 years old and hold current lifeguarding certification. Digiquatics and Workday may be used for operations. This position is a variable employee with schedule based on need.

Qualifications

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification.
• Background check required.
• Must be 15 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Surveillance and safety of all pool patrons and locker rooms.
• Remain at assigned station or guard stand except during rescue or incident.
• Perform first aid when required and maintain incident reports.
• Enforce pool rules and regulations in a firm, respectful manner.
• Maintain personal swimming fitness and protect from sun/health hazards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patron interaction

Pool safety knowledge

Emergency action plans

Public safety

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification

Tools

Digiquatics

Workday

Job description

Job Overview

The City of Lakewood values Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect, and Collaboration. Candidates who demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion, and engagement will be considered.

The Lifeguard position offers a hiring rate of $18.50 per hour. Under the direct supervision of Head Lifeguards and the Aquatic Coordinator, the Lifeguard will be responsible for patron surveillance and safety, general maintenance, cleaning, and inspection of equipment in the Aquatics areas of the recreation centers and outdoor pools. Lifeguards must exhibit enthusiasm and dedication to their work and must be 15 years of age or older.

The City is recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at‑will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. The work schedule is based on business need. This position is part‑time and does not offer benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Responsible for the surveillance and safety of all patrons in the entire pool area and locker rooms.
• Must always be at assigned station or in assigned guard stand except when attending a rescue or accident.
• Know procedures for first aid and emergency situations as required and maintain accurate incident reports.
• Know and enforce all pool rules and regulations of the City of Lakewood in a firm, but polite manner.
• Maintain personal swimming fitness.
• Employ personal protection from sunburn or other health hazards associated with job responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Receives general supervision from the Aquatics Coordinator and supplementary direction from the seasonal pool manager or assistant pool manager.

Background and Reference Checks

Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effectively interact with participants and the public in a positive manner.
• Knowledge of pool safety and emergency action plans.
• Ability to maintain a safe environment at the assigned location.
• Background check required.

Technological Skills

Ability to operate Digiquatics and Workday.

Education & Certifications

Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification. No formal education or experience requirements specified.

Physical Requirements

This position requires a medium level of physical ability including standing for long periods, bending, reaching, lifting, jumping, walking, stretching, etc. Must be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and up to 10 lbs force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Must be able to participate in the rescue or retrieval of an individual from the pool or assist an individual suffering from a medical condition.

Compensation

Hiring Rate: $18.50 per hour. Pay Range: $15.16 - $17.73 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical:
  • Cigna HDHP with HRA or HSA
  • Kaiser Permanente DHMO with HRA or HSA
• Dental:
  • Delta Dental PPO plus Premier Plan
• Vision:
  • Vision Service Plan (VSP)
• Life Insurance:
  • Coverage of 1.5 times annual base salary, up to $500,000 (minimum $50,000). City pays coverage cost.
• Pension:
  • Social security replacement, money purchase plan. Employee contribution 11%, city 13%.
• Sick Leave: Full-time 8 hours/month, Part-time 6 hours/month.
• Vacation: Full-time <5 years 8 hours/month, Part-time <5 years 6 hours/month.
• City Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
• Additional Benefits:
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Injury Leave
  • Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
  • Military Leave
  • Jury Duty
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Credit Union
  • Recreation Facilities: free admission to city recreation centers, swimming pools and Bear Creek Lake Park.
  • Wellness Programs
  • Value-Added Benefits

Accommodation

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply, please visit the Access Lakewood page for contact information to request an accommodation.