Swim Instructor Lifeguard

Observe and maintain a safe teaching environment while instructing participants in the swim lesson program.

SEASONAL POSITION: 
 Season starting 05/18/2026 - ending date 07/30/2026

POOL LOCATION: Pueblo County High School, 1050 35th Ln, Pueblo, CO 81006 

****THIS POSTING WILL BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE OPENINGS****

• Instructs children, youth and/or adults in learn-to-swim skills and techniques.
• Demonstrates proper swimming skills.
• Complies with lesson plans.
• Supervise classes through skill practice.
• Organizes skill practice to enhance skill learning.
• Uses proper guarding skills and procedures. 
• Performs emergency procedures when necessary.
• Provides constant attention to assigned guarding areas.
• Uses safe work practices while on the job, including following proper and established procedure in the use of equipment and wearing appropriate and/or required safety and personal protective gear.
• Works as part of a team, attending training, orientation and/or staff meetings as necessary.
• Enforces program, facility and department rules and regulations; maintains safety, order and discipline of participants and/or customers.
• Performs customer relations role which includes interacting with parents, participants, business or program partners and/or staff to provide information and solve problems, as needed. 
• Sets up and puts away equipment as needed. 
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: 

• Current Certification or ability to obtain before season begins in Basic Lifeguarding required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), AED and First Aid Certification

• Must successfully pass background check 

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)