Job Description

JOB LOCATION

1800 S Peoria St Aurora, Colorado 80012-5360

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:  Integrity ,  Respect, Professionalism , and  Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Dive Into Summer as a Lifeguard!☀️

Looking for a rewarding way to spend your break? This role offers the perfect opportunity for students or first-time job seekers to gain professional experience in a fun, active environment. You will be a vital part of the community by ensuring our pools remain safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone. 🏊‍♂️

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Build Your Resume: Gain leadership and safety skills that look great to future employers. 📝
• Stay Active: Spend your workdays poolside instead of behind a desk. ⛱️
• Help Others: Provide helpful information to guests and keep the environment organized. 🤝
• Supportive Team: Join a crew that values integrity and professionalism every day. ✨

What to Bring

• Willingness to Learn: We value your potential and provide the training needed to succeed. 🎓
• Safety Mindset: A focus on pool rules and emergency readiness keeps our guests happy. 🛡️
• Friendly Attitude: Clear communication helps everyone enjoy their swim time. 👋

Hiring rate for this position is $17.50/hour.

This posting is collecting lifeguard applications for the Utah Indoor Pool and Del Mar Aquatics Center.

************** Training & certification are provided **************

To be considered for hire, 12 hours of availability per week is required.

This position is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications throughout the year. As soon as we determine that we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

This job announcement is to collect applications from candidates for current and future Lifeguard positions. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the position's needs.

Position overview

Lifeguards perform routine tasks to maintain the safety and cleanliness of swimming pools

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing patron information
• Enforcing pool rules
• Responding to emergencies
• Performing daily pool maintenance
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

• Equivalent training and experience that will demonstrate required knowledge, abilities and skills.

Experience:

• Equivalent training and experience that will demonstrate required knowledge, abilities and skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• None

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of pool safety and emergency action plans.

Skills:

• Skill in the life saving techniques and emergency response.

Abilities:

• Ability to maintain a safe environment at work site.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Lifeguard training
• Standard first aid and CPR-PR certification or equivalent program certification. 
• Water Safety Instructor Certification (Preferred)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Moderate physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds; frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds; regular walking and standing; regular climbing, bending, kneeling and crouching; hand/foot/eye coordination to perform appropriate rescue skills; vision to read instructions; hearing and speech communication for communication with employees and citizens.

Work Environment:

• Works both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions with exposure to dust, noise, chemicals, water and other conditions found in an aquatic environment.

Equipment Used:

• Operates equipment related to aquatic facility operations.

This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

Job Tags

Summer work, Local area

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