Lifeguard

What You’ll Do (A Day in the Life)

Every shift as a Lifeguard is active and fast-paced. You’ll rotate stations while keeping a sharp eye on the pool and surrounding areas, enforce safety rules, and step in quickly to assist patrons or respond to emergencies. You’ll check water conditions, help with light cleaning and setup, and spend plenty of time interacting with guests to keep the environment positive and welcoming.

Shifts can include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, so flexibility is key.

This is a hands‑on, high‑energy role where no two days are the same. It’s perfect for people who like staying active, working with a team, and making a real difference in their community. With flexible, part‑time hours, this job works well for students or anyone looking for supplemental income—plus you’ll gain confidence, leadership experience, and real‑world emergency response skills in a fun, supportive setting.

We’re looking for dependable, safety‑focused individuals who are comfortable working with people of all ages and can stay calm under pressure. Strong communication skills and a commitment to safety are essential. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain required lifeguard, CPR, AED, and first aid certifications.

Incumbents are responsible for providing safety of guests at an aquatic facility by anticipating, recognizing, responding to and managing potentially dangerous situations including emergency situations, and in addition to instructing swim and water safety programs.

• Customer service principles.
• Basic principles and practices of safety in aquatic facilities.
• Swimming instruction principles.

• Work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.
• Swim 200 yards without stopping, tread water for two (2) minutes without the use of arms, and retrieve a diving brick during a timed test.
• Instruct classes.
• Be flexible with assignments which may change.
• Plan and lead classes toward determined goals.
• Handle stressful working conditions including emergency situations.
• Work enthusiastically with groups of children.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Demonstrate leadership among groups of adults and children.
• Keep accurate records.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and direction.
• Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
• Follow all City safety rules and procedures and reports all accidents/incidents immediately to supervisor.

• Swimming and water safety.
• Instructing classes.
• Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with staff and general public.

• No previous training or experience required.
• Must be at least 15 years of age.

• Current First Aid and CPR certificates required.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard…