Lifeguard - Recreation Part-Time Positions

Overview

The City of Aspen is hiring the following Aspen Recreation Center position:

Job Title: Lifeguard

Department: Recreation - Indoor Aquatic Facility (Pool)

Classification: Non-Exempt, Intermittent

Pay Range: $17.32-$25.40/hour - Offer dependent on experience

Location: Aspen, Colorado

Position Added to System: 1/9/25 10:06 AM

Position Summary: Performs a variety of safety, monitoring, and maintenance duties to ensure the safe operation of the indoor aquatic facility by enforcing pool rules, responding to emergencies, conducting water rescues, and assisting with daily facility operations within the City of Aspen Recreation Department in support of the organization s values and mission statement.

Supervision: Position works under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor.

• Monitoring and Safety Enforcement:
  • Constantly observe swimmers and patrons to prevent accidents and ensure a safe environment.
  • Recognizes and responds effectively to emergencies in accordance with the facility s Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
  • Enforces all aquatic facility policies in a consistent and professional manner.
  • Maintains a safe, clean, and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the pool area.
• Facility Maintenance and Operations:
  • Conducts daily inspections of the facility and promptly reports unsafe conditions or equipment issues.
  • Performs light maintenance duties such as cleaning towels, tidying locker rooms, scrubbing tile, cleaning stainless steel and windows, and emptying filter baskets.
  • Completes and maintains accurate records including daily pool chemistry readings and patron usage counts.
  • Monitors pool equipment operation and ensures cleanliness and safety standards are upheld.
• City Organizational Values:
  • Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values:
    Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation.
  • Other duties as assigned.

• Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
• Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
• Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.
• Innovation: Continuously improves lifesaving techniques and safety procedures by applying new knowledge and adapting to the unique needs and challenges of the Aspen aquatic environment.
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, using verbal communication and active listening skills to engage with patrons, team members, and emergency personnel of all ages and backgrounds.
• Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.
• Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for nature and level of position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.
• Policies & Regulations: Knowledge of Recreation Department policies and procedures related to customer service and safe facility operations.
• Emergency Response: Ability to accurately perform water rescues, administer first aid/CPR, and respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Safety Protocols and Enforcement: Knowledge of aquatic safety protocols, facility rules, and emergency action procedures, with the ability to enforce them in a calm, professional manner.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Skill in monitoring and recording pool chemical levels, and understanding of water quality standards. Ability to maintain a high level of alertness and attention to detail for extended periods in a fast-paced aquatic environment.

• Experience: No previous lifeguard experience is required. However, relevant experience in an aquatic or recreation environment is preferred.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Must possess a valid Colorado Driver s License or be able…