Lifeguard City Park Recreation Center

Overview

The Hourly Lifeguard position is responsible for ensuring the safety of guests, surveillance of the pool facility and surrounding areas, enforcement of policies, rules, and regulations, and governing the conduct of guests using a municipal swimming pool. Position requires working evenings, weekends, and holidays, and requires ability to travel to work at all City facility pools as needed. This position requires a commitment of a minimum of 12 hours per week.

The job is classified as safety‑sensitive and may be subject to random drug testing and/or heightened supervision per personnel policies and rules.

The City of Westminster is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. We value diversity and are committed to creating a respectful, professional work environment. (EEO statements are included as part of the standard employment notice.)

• Monitor activities in swimming pool areas to prevent drownings, injuries, or accidents
• Respond appropriately to emergencies
• Provide quality swim lesson instruction
• Participate in maintenance and cleaning duties including pool, locker rooms, deck, and surrounding facilities
• Enforce pool rules while following department guest host philosophy
• Participate in and attend monthly in‑service trainings
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

• Instruct swimming classes of various age groups and ability levels
• Maintain records of activity levels and usage

• Education, Experience, Skills, Certifications
  
  Required:
  
  - Must be at least 15 years of age
  - Ability to pass Star Guard Elite Lifeguard Training (including first aid and CPR/AED) within 30 days of hire
  - Must pass a required swim test during the interview process
  - Must be able to work a minimum of 12 hours per week
• Preferred
  - One (1) full year of lifeguard experience at a year‑round public pool or two (2) summer seasons at a seasonal public pool
  - CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, standard first aid, and lifeguard certification

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Work is physical in nature and requires strength and stamina for preventing, responding to, and managing emergencies. The following are typical requirements:

• Constant standing, walking, and observation of pool patrons
• Frequent crouching, bending, and climbing lifeguard stands
• Frequent grasping and handling of rescue equipment; ability to perform first aid and emergency functions
• Occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds and carrying up to 50 feet

Work is performed in a high‑volume indoor pool setting with exposure to loud noise and wet/humid conditions. Periods of high activity and stress may occur during emergencies.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the United States and must successfully pass a criminal background check, reference check, and substance screen. Additional pre‑employment requirements may apply depending on the position.

Note:

The following items are part of the application process and are for assessment purposes and are not a substitute for qualifications above.

• Minimum age requirement (15 years) – Do you meet the age requirements for this position?
• Can you consistently provide Monday through Friday availability between 5:30 am and 4 pm from August through June?
• Would you be able to commit to working 12 hours per week?