Lifeguard
Town of BreckenridgePosition Summary
- The Town of Breckenridge Recreation Department is seeking dedicated, highly responsible and customer service oriented individuals for the position of Lifeguard. Lifeguards are responsible for exceptional safety and guest service for the Recreation Department. Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of patrons and preventing accidents through the education and enforcement of policies, rules, and regulations governing the conduct of patrons. Lifeguards are also responsible for monitoring the pool facilities for potential hazards or unsafe conditions, providing first aid to patrons, custodial duties in maintaining the aquatic facilities, public relations, and all other duties as necessary or required. This includes providing information, implementing or carrying out preplanned programs or activities, assisting with program planning, enforcing policies or procedures, and generally representing the department in the most quality and service oriented manner possible.
Lifeguards are responsible for responding to any level of incident or emergency around the pool areas and the facility. Lifeguards maintain communication and relationships with other staff, members or guests while enforcing our established rules in a fair and polite manner and completing any other tasks assigned by the Aquatic Coordinator or Aquatic Lead. Above all, the safety of our members and guests is of the highest importance in this safety sensitive position. Essential Job Functions
For additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job functions & duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the full position description.
PART-TIME & SEASONAL EMPLOYEE PERKS:- Options for a seasonal Recreation Center pass OR Golf Pass.
- Paid Time Off - Paid out upon departure if unused.
- Free seasonal Breck E-Ride Bikeshare access.
- Free electric vehicle (EV) charging at various Town-owned locations.
- Returning seasonal staff members may be eligible for a merit increase based on meeting performance expectations.
- Potential furnished seasonal housing available for rent.
Town of Breckenridge Core Values:
The Town of Breckenridge’s Core Values guide us in fostering an inclusive Community, embracing Adaptability and Innovation, upholding Integrity, promoting effective Communication, and practicing Stewardship to responsibly manage Town resources.Qualifications
MINIMUM & DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be 15 years of age or older.
- Must have a suitable level of High School education for the age of the candidate, or a High School Diploma or GED.
- One (1) or more years of customer service experience preferred.
- Basic CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications are required.
- Preventing Disease Transmission (PDT) required within 60 days of hire.
- Current Lifeguard Certification (or expired for less than one year ago) required.
Additional Information
Typical Hiring Pay Range: $20.50 - $21.75 per hour.
WORK SCHEDULE
Primary shifts for this position vary to include both daytime and evening shifts of approximately six (6) hours. Individuals in this position must be flexible in terms of availability; and may on occasion be required to work other shifts as needed, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Qualified candidates must attach their current Lifeguard Certification (or expired less than one year ago) along with their online application.This position is 'Open Until Filled'. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until suitable candidates are selected.
Potential Housing Available
The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before confirming your job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps.