Lifeguard

Salary: $20.17 - $23.20 Hourly
Location : Golden Community Center, 1470 10th Street, Golden, CO
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2026-00010
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Golden Community Center & Splash Aquatic Park
Opening Date: 01/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt

We are currently recruiting qualified applicants for the Lifeguard position. C ome and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!

Why work at the City of Golden? Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play. The City of Golden has over 500 employees serving the community in parks and recreation, public works, public safety, and administration. The City offers a wide array of benefits and perks designed to enhance the work and wellness experience our employees enjoy today and into the future.

Performs a wide variety of lifeguarding and light pool maintenance duties for the City's
Aquatics facilities. Ensures the safety and enjoyment of all guests in the aquatics area by maintaining a safe and clean facility. Provides rescue assistance and administers First Aid/CPR/AED as necessary. May be assigned to work at the Golden Community Center Aquatic facility or the Splash Aquatic Park (when open). Work hours will vary and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the health and safety of guests in the aquatic area.
Maintains a safe environment and facility for the enjoyment of guests by establishing and maintaining a positive public relations image for all aquatic programs and activities.
Educates guests about pool policies, rules, and requirements.
Guards lap and/or leisure pool(s) and supervises guests of swimming pool. Maintains order in swimming areas.
Cautions, educates and advises swimmers regarding unsafe areas and hazards.
Rescues guest in distress and administers first aid as necessary.
Keeps pools and pool/deck areas in safe condition by checking safety equipment and proper water chemical balance.
Inspects facilities for cleanliness. Performs daily cleaning and maintenance duties as assigned.
Informs supervisor or senior staff on duty of any staff, guest, or chemical issues that need attention or resolution.
Attends staff meetings and in-service training as required.
Keeps all required certifications current. Update to new material as necessary.
Responsible for finding a qualified substitute when it is necessary to miss a scheduled shift.
May be required to teach in the Learn to Swim program at the Golden Community Center or Splash Aquatic Park.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 16 years of age by date of hire. Must demonstrate ability to swim and perform the requirements of a lifeguard. Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills. Must possess all current certifications required for the position.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current Lifeguard Training Certification (Red Cross, Starguard, Ellis)
Current First Aid Certification
Current CPR/AED for The Professional Rescuer Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the City.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of U.S. currency and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense and to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to enforce facility rules and regulations as it pertains to safety of the patrons and surroundings.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to deal with diverse age groups and populations. Ability to deal with public and staff in a professional and positive manner. Ability to work a flexible schedule.
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED
Whistle, swimsuit, rescue tube, backboard, and other rescue equipment. Occasional use of chlorine and daily use of chemical reagents. Sunscreen and sun protection equipment is provided and expected to be utilized when on duty.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to focus on the pool environment, sit, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance in and out of pool; swim, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to hear distress calls above pool noise.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Indoor and outdoor pool environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Part-Time and Seasonal employees may be eligible for some benefits as they relate to the position and department in which they work.


Part-Time and Seasonal employees are also eligible to accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked.


For more detailed information please refer to the section of our website.
01


The minimum age for this position is 16 years old. Are you currently eligible to start work in this position?

• Yes
• No

02


If you answered no to the previous question, when will you be eligible to begin work?
03


The hiring rate for this position is $20.17 per hour. Are you comfortable with this rate of pay?

• Yes
• No

04


Please select the option that best describes the training you have completed.

• Current Lifeguard certification
• Expired Lifeguard certification
• Never been certified

05


What certifying agency is your training through (Red Cross, Ellis & Associates, StarGuard, YMCA, etc.), and what is the expiration date?
06


If you selected that you have never been certified, are you currently enrolled in a lifeguard training course?
07


Do you need lifeguard training course information? The City of Golden Aquatics department offers reimbursement for training expenses for candidates who are hired as Lifeguards with the City.
08


Please describe your previous aquatics experience or any special skills you may have that relate to this position.
Required Question