Lifeguard

We are currently recruiting qualified applicants for the Lifeguard position. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!

Why work at the City of Golden? Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play. The City of Golden has over 500 employees serving the community in parks and recreation, public works, public safety, and administration. The City offers a wide array of benefits and perks designed to enhance the work and wellness experience our employees enjoy today and into the future.

Performs a wide variety of lifeguarding and light pool maintenance duties for the City's Aquatics facilities. Ensures the safety and enjoyment of all guests in the aquatics area by maintaining a safe and clean facility. Provides rescue assistance and administers First Aid/CPR/AED as necessary. May be assigned to work at the Golden Community Center Aquatic facility or the Splash Aquatic Park (when open).

Work hours will vary and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsible for the health and safety of guests in the aquatic area.

Maintains a safe environment and facility for the enjoyment of guests by establishing and maintaining a positive public relations image for all aquatic programs and activities.

Educates guests about pool policies, rules, and requirements.

Guards lap and/or leisure pool(s) and supervises guests of swimming pool. Maintains order in swimming areas.

Cautions, educates and advises swimmers regarding unsafe areas and hazards.

Rescues guest in distress and administers first aid as necessary.

Keeps pools and pool/deck areas in safe condition by checking safety equipment and proper water chemical balance.

Inspects facilities for cleanliness. Performs daily cleaning and maintenance duties as assigned.

Informs supervisor or senior staff on duty of any staff, guest, or chemical issues that need attention or resolution.

Attends staff meetings and in-service training as required.

Keeps all required certifications current. Update to new material as necessary.

Responsible for finding a qualified substitute when it is necessary to miss a scheduled shift.

May be required to teach in the Learn to Swim program at the Golden Community Center or Splash Aquatic Park.

Other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 16 years of age by date of hire.
• Must demonstrate ability to swim and perform the requirements of a lifeguard.
• Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must possess all current certifications required for the position.

• Current Lifeguard Training Certification (Red Cross, Starguard, Ellis)
• Current First Aid Certification
• Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the City.

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of U.S. currency and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Ability to apply common sense and to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to enforce facility rules and regulations as it pertains to safety of the patrons and surroundings.

Ability to deal with diverse age groups and populations. Ability to deal with public and staff in a professional and positive manner. Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Whistle, swimsuit, rescue tube, backboard, and other rescue equipment. Occasional use of chlorine and daily use of…