Lifeguarding Instructor

Lifeguarding Instructor

Location: Denver, CO
Work Type: Part‑Time Faculty

The University of Denver seeks motivated Lifeguard Instructors to begin January 2026. Instructors will deliver American Red Cross Blended Lifeguarding courses at the Daniel L. Ritchie Center and support campus safety.

• Prepare for and instruct Red Cross Blended Lifeguarding courses (AP-HSSAQU
  402-BL-r.24, Lifeguarding-BL).
• Instruct all classes in accordance with American Red Cross and University policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other Lifeguard Instructors on materials, scheduling, and program development.

• Willingness to learn and comply with facility‑specific health and safety procedures.
• Ability to sit, stand, speak, and swim for extended periods of time.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and professionally with faculty, staff, and patrons.

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Certification, or willingness to obtain one.

• Previous lifeguard instructor training.
• Previous lifeguarding or aquatics experience.

Classes occur on weekends, once to twice a month:

• Friday – 5:00 pm‑8:30 pm
• Saturday – 8:30 am‑6:00 pm
• Sunday – 8:30 am‑6:00 pm

Applications will be reviewed as received. Please submit by 4:00 p.m. (MST) January 31 2026.

Hourly range: $22.00 – $26.00. This range reflects a good‑faith estimate. Salary decisions consider qualifications, budget, internal equity, and market data.

This position is non‑benefited, but the University offers some benefits for non‑benefited employees and a compensation range that may represent a good‐faith estimate of salary at the time of posting.

The University of Denver is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as required by law.

Submit an application online through jobs.du.edu. Only online submissions will be accepted.