Lifeguard - Southeast Recreation Center

Lifeguard Position

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

On the hunt for a Lifeguard? Are you the human equivalent of a strong cup of coffee : reliable, always alert, and essential for starting the day right? If so, read on. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Lifeguards. Think of this role as being the ultimate security detail for fun. You are the one person everyone looks to when the unexpected happens, ensuring the work environment stays safe.

This job is not just about having a great tan (though that is a perk!). You are the keeper of the aquatic kingdom, responsible for performing routine tasks to maintain safety and cleanliness of swimming pools. You will enforce pool rules, provide patron information, and respond quickly if there is an emergency. We are building a team that acts like a finely tuned instrumenteveryone knows their part when it counts.

Bonus : This gig runs during the sunniest hoursa sweet mid-day schedule, generally 10 am 4 pm. No need for late-night shifts! If you are ready to trade your current routine for a whistle and the confidence of saving the day, splash that application our way!

Hiring Salary is $17.50 / hour. 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.

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

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications : None

Knowledge : Knowledge of pool safety and emergency action plans.

Skills : Skill in the life saving techniques and emergency response.

Abilities : Ability to maintain a safe environment at work site.

Licenses and Certifications Required :

Working Conditions

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.

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.

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

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. Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.