Lifeguard

Lifeguard

Variable Hour Part-time

Various hours and days including nights, weekends, holidays

Non-Exempt

$16.35-$16.85 Per-Hour

Created or Revised Date: 07/2026

Why work at Carbon Valley?

The Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District strives to increase and enhance recreational opportunities by providing a variety of quality programs and activities for the residents of Frederick, Firestone, Dacono, and surrounding communities. As an employee, you will enjoy benefits such as discounted memberships, discounted program enrollment opportunities, and more! All employees are eligible and automatically enrolled in PERA and will receive a generous 15.80% contribution match from the District.

A strong culture is essential to the success of our District and requires commitment from all. CVPRD is dedicated to our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer Service.

What You'll Be Doing:

Under direct supervision of Head Lifeguards, and all full-time Aquatics staff (Specialist, Coordinator, Supervisor) the Lifeguard position is responsible for patron surveillance and safety including general maintenance, cleaning and inspection of equipment in the Aquatics area of the Carbon Valley Recreation Center.

Our Ideal Candidate Will:

Have a strong understanding of, and alignment with the District's Core Values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer Service.

• Perform patron surveillance and ensure patron safety at all times in and around the pool area.
• Maintain proficiency of all Lifeguard skills by attending and participating in 4 hours of monthly in-service trainings.
• Be able to demonstrate and perform proficient Lifeguarding, CPR and basic first aid skills per StarGuard ELITE and American Health and Safety Institute standards.
• Perform general pool maintenance and cleaning duties.
• Enforce District guidelines, policies, and pool rules in Aquatic area to ensure employee and public safety.
• Responds to emergency situations as required and maintains accurate accident and incident reports.
• Assist with special projects and special events on behalf of the District as needed and assigned.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written form.
• Perform related work as required and assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Current lifeguard certification from StarGuard ELITE, American Red Cross, or Elias and Associates.
• The ability to pass a skills test, including a 100 yard continuous swim, tread water for 1 minute without the use of hands, retrieve a 10 lbs. brick from a depth of 12 feet using a feet first surface dive.
• 16 years of age
• Must be available to work all shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

• StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Certification