Lifeguard

Lifeguard

Variable Hour Part-time

Various hours and days including nights, weekends, holidays

Non-Exempt

$16.35-$16.85 Per-Hour 

Created or Revised Date: 02/10/26

Why work at Carbon Valley?

The Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District strives to increase and enhance recreational opportunities by providing a variety of quality programs and activities for the residents of Frederick, Firestone, Dacono, and surrounding communities. As an employee, you will enjoy benefits such as discounted memberships, discounted program enrollment opportunities, and more! All employees are eligible and automatically enrolled in PERA and will receive a generous 15.80% contribution match from the District. 

A strong culture is essential to the success of our District and requires commitment from all. CVPRD is dedicated to our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer Service.

What You'll Be Doing:

Under direct supervision of Head Lifeguards, Aquatics Specialists and/or Aquatics Coordinator, the Lifeguard position is responsible for patron surveillance and safety including general maintenance, cleaning and inspection of equipment in the Aquatics area of the Carbon Valley Recreation Center.

Our Ideal Candidate Will:

Have a strong understanding of, and alignment with the District's Core Values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer Service.

• Perform patron surveillance and ensure patron safety at all times in and around the pool area.
• Maintain proficiency of all Lifeguard skills by attending and participating in 4 hours of monthly in-service trainings.
• Be able to demonstrate and perform proficient Lifeguarding, CPR and basic first aid skills per StarGuard ELITE and American Health and Safety Institute standards.
• Perform general pool maintenance and cleaning duties.
• Enforce District guidelines, policies, and pool rules in Aquatic area to ensure employee and public safety.
• Responds to emergency situations as required and maintains accurate accident and incident reports.
• Assist with special projects and special events on behalf of the District as needed and assigned.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written form.
• Perform related work as required and assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Current lifeguard certification from StarGuard ELITE, American Red Cross, or Elias and Associates. 
• The ability to pass a skills test, including a 100 yard continuous swim, tread water for 1 minute without the use of hands, retrieve a 10 lbs. brick from a depth of 12 feet using a feet first surface dive. 
• 16 years of age
• Must be available to work all shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

• StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Certification

Physical Demands, Job Location, and Equipment:

Equipment Use: Regular use of office equipment (computer, copier, scanner, printer, phones), software (Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, Excel, CivicPlus, Paylocity), and operational tools (first aid supplies, chemical testing kits, pumps/motors, safety devices, and PPE).

Physical and Sensory Requirements: Moderate physical activity, including walking, sitting, standing, stooping, bending, reaching, swimming, climbing ladders, and lifting/carrying/exerting up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity and hearing are required for reading documents, operating equipment, answering phones, and effective communication.

Environmental Conditions: Exposure to varying temperatures, weather, odors, noise, dust, chemicals, and confined spaces.

Reasonable Accommodation: 

Carbon Valley Parks & Recreation District will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the District.

 Job Description Function and Intent:

The job functions and duties on the job description are not all-inclusive and additional functions and requirements may be assigned as necessary. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The company maintains its at-will employer status. Note: Applicants must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: Interview, reference checks, background checks that may include, local police check and, driving check through DMV.