Lifeguard - Village Green, Aqua Vista, and Southeast Recreation Center - Part-time

p style="text-align:left"buJOB LOCATION/u/b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pAurora, Colorado 80016-5700p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"buCit/uyu of Aurora/u,u Colorado/u/b/pp style="text-align:left"br /spanIt is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we#39;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:span /span/spanbIntegrity/bspan,span /span/spanbRespect, Professionalism/bspan, andspan /span/spanbCustomer Service/bspan, and we welcome all who share these values to apply./spanbr /span /spanbr /spanWhy Work for Aurora?/span/pulliMake a difference in the lives of real people every day/liliDiverse community/liliCompetitive total compensation package/liliWell-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan/liliLight rail station minutes away/liliOn-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement/liliAccess to innovation workspaces/li/ulp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"buPRIMARY DUTIES amp; RESPONSIBILITIES/u/b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/ppbDive Into Summer as a Lifeguard! /bb☀️/b/ppLooking 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. #x1f3ca;‍♂️/pp/pp/ppbWhy You’ll Love This Role/b/pullibBuild Your Resume:/b Gain leadership and safety skills that look great to future employers. #x1f4dd;/lilibStay Active:/b Spend your workdays poolside instead of behind a desk. ⛱️/lilibHelp Others:/b Provide helpful information to guests and keep the environment organized. #x1f91d;/lilibSupportive Team:/b Join a crew that values integrity and professionalism every day. ✨/li/ulp/ppbWhat to Bring/b/pullibWillingness to Learn:/b We value your potential and provide the training needed to succeed. #x1f393;/lilibSafety Mindset:/b A focus on pool rules and emergency readiness keeps our guests happy. #x1f6e1;️/lilibFriendly Attitude:/b Clear communication helps everyone enjoy their swim time. #x1f44b;/li/ulp/ppbHiring rate for this position is $17.50/hour./b/pp/ppspan class="emphasis-3"This posting is collecting lifeguard applications for the Village Green Outdoor Pool, Aqua Vista Outdoor Pool, and Southeast Recreation Center/span/pp/ppspan class="emphasis-3"i************** Training amp; certification are provided ************** /i/span/pp/ppspan class="emphasis-2"To be considered for hire, 12 hours of availability iper week /iis required. /span/pp/ppThis 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./pp/ppThe 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./pp/ppiThis job announcement is to collect applications from candidates for current and future bLifeguard /bpositions. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the position#39;s needs. /i/pp/ppbPosition overview/b/ppLifeguards perform routine tasks to maintain the safety and cleanliness of swimming pools/pp/ppbuPRIMARY DUTIES amp; RESPONSIBILITIES/u/b/pullispanProviding patron information/span/lilispanEnforcing pool rules/span/lilispanResponding to emergencies/span/lilispanPerforming daily pool maintenance/span/lilispanPerform additional duties as assigned./span/li/ulp/ppThis 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/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"buMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS amp; WORKING CONDITIONS/u/b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/ppAn equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered./pp/ppbEducation:/b/pulliEquivalent training and experience that will demonstrate required knowledge, abilities and skills./li/ulp/ppbExperience:/b/pulliEquivalent training and experience that will demonstrate required knowledge, abilities and skills./li/ulp/ppbPreferred Qualifications:/b/pulliNone/li/ulp/ppbKnowledge:/b/pulliKnowledge of pool safety and emergency action plans./li/ulp/ppbSkills:/b/pulliSkill in the life saving techniques and emergency response./li/ulp/ppbAbilities:/b/pulliAbility to maintain a safe environment at work site./li/ulp/ppbLicenses and Certifications Required: /b/pulliLifeguard training/liliStandard first aid and CPR-PR certification or equivalent program certification. /liliWater Safety Instructor Certification b(Preferred)/b/li/ulp/ppbuWORKING CONDITIONS/u/b/ppbEssential Personnel:/b/pp/ppWhen 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./pp/ppbPhysical Demands:/b/pullibspanModerate physical work/span/bspan 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./span/li/ulp/ppbWork Environment:/b/pulliWorks both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions with exposure to dust, noise, chemicals, water and other conditions found in an aquatic environment./li/ulp/ppbEquipment Used:/b/pulliOperates equipment related to aquatic facility operations./li/ulpThis position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment./ppThe 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./pp/ppbFor Veterans preference:/b  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.br /           br /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.br /                                         br /bDespite 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./bbr / /ppbDrug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:/bbr /As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. /ppApplicants 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.  /ppbr /Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies./p