Description
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor (Seasonal) Hiring Range: $14.50 - $16.50 per hour About the Position: Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Lifeguards are an elite group of highly trained aquatic safety professionals. With the premier lifeguard certification in the world, our lifeguards provide proactive swimmer surveillance by anticipating, recognizing, and effectively managing a variety of aquatic emergencies. GJPR Lifeguards provide safe, clean, and fun aquatic recreation opportunities for the Grand Valley. Drowning prevention is a key component of our safety philosophy, and teaching swimming lessons is a crucial step in keeping everyone safe around the water. Lifeguards interested in teaching our Learn to Swim curriculum will be trained prior to summer classes starting.Aquatic position hours vary and may include mornings, nights, holidays, and weekends. These positions are year-round at Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool, Orchard Mesa Pool, and Palisade Community Pool.Contact Toby at 970-254-3869 or
[email protected] for all questions related to aquatic positions.
About Grand Junction Aquatics Division: Make a difference in your community by working in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Our aquatics team provides aquatic safety for three of the Grand Junction area’s premier aquatic facilities (Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool, Orchard Mesa Community Center Pool, and Palisade Community Pool). Join our aquatics team and turn your day-to-day in to saved the day!
About Our Culture: At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.
Duties
What You'll Do:
Work independently and as part of the lifeguard team to ensure swimmer and facility safety.
Anticipate, recognize, and manage aquatic emergencies.
Communicate pool rules and policies in a professional and courteous manner to guests.
Maintain rescue-readiness and skill competency at or above industry standards.
Communicate effectively with guests, guest service representatives, other lifeguards, and management team.
Dress in required GJPR staff uniform while on duty.
Be punctual.
Attend mandatory staff meetings and relevant in-service trainings.
Provide excellent guest relations and interaction.
Provide a clean and safe recreation experience for guests by performing routine upkeep and cleaning of pool areas.
Provide swimming instruction as part of the Learn to Swim program.
Perform related work as required.
Qualifications
This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drugscreens due to the nature of the work performed.
What We're Looking For:
Must be 15 years of age or older.
Must have or be willing to obtain a valid Ellis & Assoc. International Lifeguard Training Program certification.
Minimum of 20/25 or 20/25 corrected vision
Ability to work independently, be a team player, take initiative and have a positive work ethic.
Must have general computer skills and strong verbal communication skills.
Work well with people, treating everyone with respect.
Always puts safety first.
Must be able to work a flexible work hours and schedules where shifts may be assigned opening, closing, or weekends, depending on the need of the facility.
Comfortable in all depths of water, strong swimming skills are preferred.
Supplemental Information
Lifeguards can expect to work 20-40 hours/week during the summer season and, if selected, may work 15–20 hours/week during the fall and winter.
Most lifeguards will be trained to teach Learn to Swim lessons.
Ellis & Assoc. International Lifeguard Training Programcourses are offered through the Parks and Recreation Department at no charge to accepted applicants. Selected applicants must be available for in-person training and complete online training prior to course start dates.
Recertification only course: March 1, 2024
Course #1: March 18 - 22, 2024
Course #2: April 5 - 7, 2024
Course #3: April 19 - 21, 2024
Additional information on course requirements, dates, and times will be made available during the interview process
At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.