Lifeguard - Recreation Part-Time Positions

Overview

The City of Aspen is hiring the following Aspen Recreation Center position:

Job Title: Lifeguard

Department: Recreation - Indoor Aquatic Facility (Pool)

Classification: Non-Exempt, Intermittent

Pay Range: $17.32-$25.40/hour – Offer dependent on experience

Position Summary: Performs a variety of safety, monitoring, and maintenance duties to ensure the safe operation of the indoor aquatic facility by enforcing pool rules, responding to emergencies, conducting water rescues, and assisting with daily facility operations within the City of Aspen Recreation Department in support of the organization’s values and mission statement.

Supervision Exercised and Received: Position works under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor.

Position Type and

Work Hours:

• Hours vary depending based on facility needs, scheduled programs, and staff availability.
• Evenings/Weekends:
  May be required, including coverage for special events, swim meets, or rentals outside of standard operating hours.

Work Environment:

• Indoors:
  Work is performed in and around an indoor aquatic facility (Exposure to temperature-controlled pool areas, water, pool chemicals, and other environmental factors typical of an indoor pool setting).
• Outdoors/Off-Site:
  Meetings, trainings, and site visits at a variety of city facilities and areas.

• Constantly observe swimmers and patrons to prevent accidents and ensure a safe environment.
• Recognizes and responds effectively to emergencies in accordance with the facility’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
• Enforces all aquatic facility policies in a consistent and professional manner.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the pool area.

• Conducts daily inspections of the facility and promptly report unsafe conditions or equipment issues.
• Performs light maintenance duties such as cleaning towels, tidying locker rooms, scrubbing tile, cleaning stainless steel and windows, and emptying filter baskets.
• Completes and maintain accurate records including daily pool chemistry readings and patron usage counts.
• Monitors pool equipment operation and ensure cleanliness and safety standards are upheld.

• Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values:
  Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Service:
  Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
• Partnership:
  Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
• Stewardship:
  Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.
• Innovation:
  Continuously improves lifesaving techniques and safety procedures by applying new knowledge and adapting to the unique needs and challenges of the Aspen aquatic environment.
• Communication:
  Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, using verbal communication and active listening skills to engage with patrons, team members, and emergency personnel of all ages and backgrounds.
• Interpersonal:
  Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.
• Technology:
  Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for nature and level of position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.
• Policies & Regulations:
  Knowledge of Recreation Department policies and procedures related to customer service and safe facility operations.
• Emergency Response:
  Ability to accurately perform water rescues, administer first aid/CPR, and respond…