Lifeguard

It’s a great time to join the City of Boulder! Hiring Range: $13.75 - $16.80 Job Description Summary: Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of the swimming pool environment and must closely monitor and potentially rescue swimmers. They provide customer service to visiting patrons and exercise mature judgment and decision-making skills while on-duty. We hire this position starting at $16.50/hour! Job Description: ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor activities of patrons in the water and on deck to minimize the possibility of patron injury. Explain and enforce facility regulations, policies, and procedures to patrons. Rescue swimmers in need of assistance. Administer emergency care to patrons in need of assistance. Conduct routine chemical tests of the water on an hourly basis. Perform basic front office and customer service duties. Attend all in-service trainings. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Must be at least 15 years of age. Possess strong communication skills. Demonstrate proper rescue techniques, including but not limited to, swimming rescues, First Aid, and CPR. Ability to assist swimmers from the water when in danger. Prevent accidents; remain calm in emergency situations; work with little or no supervision. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and facility guests. American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (or equivalent training) All Lifeguards are required to demonstrate life-saving skills and water competency prior to employment, Lifeguards may be tested at any time during their employment. Additional Job Description: The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statue. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to HR@bouldercolorado.gov. The City of Boulder is a great place to live, work, grow and play. With over 300 miles of dedicated bikeways and more than 150 miles of hiking trails, Boulder values active lifestyles and access to nature. Forty-five thousand acres of land provide open space for parks and a green belt around the city. With world class restaurants and art and music venues, The City of Boulder values diverse culture. Respect is one of our five City Values (including Customer Service, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation) and we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and support our differences across all spectrums, including but not limited to ethnicity, gender, age, disability and sexuality. Through our focus on Racial Equity, our employee benefits, and the many programs resources we offer our staff, we continually strive to weave respect for one another into the fabric of our organization. Add your voice and talents to the City of Boulder and help us grow in service excellence for an inspired future.