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Salary: $17.07 - $21.68 Hourly
Location : Swim & Fitness Center, CO
Job Type: Hourly, Non Benefited
Job Number: 26-00013
Department: Parks, Rec and Libraries
Division: 26 Recreation Services
Opening Date: 01/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/10/2026 8:30 AM Mountain
CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.
Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.
POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
The Hourly Lifeguard position is responsible for ensuring the safety of guests, surveillance of the pool facility and surrounding areas, enforcement of policies, rules, and regulations, and governing the conduct of guests using a municipal swimming pool. Position requires working evenings, weekends, and holidays, and requires ability to travel to work at all City facility pools as needed. This position requires a commitment of a minimum of 12 hours per week. Recreation staff have the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety of program participants. This position is classified as safety-sensitive due to the nature of the work. Employees in this position may be subject to random drug testing and/or heightened supervision per the personnel policies and rules.
The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES
The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).
This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational, and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing, and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space, and trails. This position works toward the accomplishment of the department's mission: Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy.
GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate preventative lifeguarding and current lifeguard techniques, standards, and procedures related to rescue of a drowning swimmers or any user in a distressful situation in or around the swimming pool
• Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations by making proper judgments as to the correct course of action
• Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning
• Pass the City of Westminster's swim and lifeguard skills test
• Demonstrate first aid procedures common in swimming pool operations
• Demonstrate CPR and rescue breathing skills within certification standards, and the use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
• Work courteously with the public and support the City of Westminster guest service philosophy and the SPIRIT values (service, pride, integrity, responsibility, innovation, teamwork)

All employees are expected to provide excellent customer service, communicate in an effective manner both verbally and in writing, display professionalism and integrity, work efficiently, effectively and accurately, work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, solve problems, display good judgment, take ownership for delivering a high quality product or service, have regular and punctual attendance, and effectively handle emergency situations.
JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
1. Monitors activities in swimming pool areas to prevent drownings, injuries, or accidents
2. Responds appropriately to emergencies
3. Provides quality swim lesson instruction
4. Participates in all maintenance and cleaning duties including, but not limited to pool, locker rooms, deck, and surrounding facilities
5. Effectively enforces pool rules while following department guest host philosophy
6. Participates in and attends monthly in-service trainings
7. Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities
1. Instructs swimming classes of various age groups and ability levels
2. Maintains records of activity levels and usage
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required:

• Must be at least 15 years of age
• Ability to pass StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Training, which also includes first aid and CPR/AED training within 30 days of hire
• Must pass a required swim test during the interview process
• Must be able to work a minimum of 12 hours per week

Preferred:

• One (1) full year experience as a lifeguard at a year-round public pool or two (2) summer seasons at a seasonal public pool
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification, standard first aid certification, and lifeguard training certification

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
Work performed is physical in nature and involves sufficient physical strength and stamina for:

• Constant sitting, standing, and walking throughout pool area to observe patrons' adherence to facility rules and inspect for safety hazards
• Constant near and far acuity to observe pools for possible troubled swimmers and safety hazards; constant hearing to be aware of troubled individual that may be out of line of sight
• Frequent crouching, squatting, kneeling, bending, and twisting to perform pool maintenance and rescue duties; frequent climbing and balancing to ascent and descend elevated lifeguard stands
• Frequent light grasp to hold rescue tubes throughout shift and safely use maintenance items; occasional firm grasp and fine motor skills to perform water testing, first aid, and other emergency functions
• Occasional reaching overheard to pull up to lifeguard stands; frequent reaching below shoulder to perform pool maintenance and emergency functions
• Occasional lifting of ten (10) pounds from floor to overhead to move equipment and supplies; occasional lifting of up to seventy-five (75) pounds from floor to chest to assist in moving furniture, equipment, and patrons on backboards
• Occasionally carry seventy-five (75) pounds up to fifty (50) feet, and fifty (50) pounds up to 100 feet to perform emergency rescues; occasionally push and/or pull seventy-five (75) pounds to remove individuals from pool area in an emergency situation, and set up bleachers for events and lane ropes for lap swim

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is constantly performed in a high volume indoor pool setting with constant exposure to loud noise and wet/humid conditions. Work includes periods of high activity and stress during emergencies. Sufficient physical strength, stamina, and conditioning are needed to rescue swimmers in danger of drowning who may resist rescue.
Required Materials and Equipment
Knowledge of lifeguard equipment to include but not limited to rescue tubes, backboards, bag valve masks, AED, whistles, chemical testing kits, basic pool chemicals, telephones, two-way radios, and megaphones. Uses cleaning chemicals and cleaning equipment such as pool vacuum, hose, pressure washer, and scrubbers. Operates personal computers and other standard office equipment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the United States and must successfully pass a criminal background check, reference check, and substance screen. There may be additional pre-employment requirements depending on the nature of the position.
We are a caring, courteous, team-oriented organization committed to public service excellence. Employees thrive in a culture that is respectful, professional and diverse. Our work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees. Westminster is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.
Employees not assigned benefits are employees working less than 20 hours a week, temporary employees, seasonal employees, and hourly employees.
01
The minimum age requirement for this position is 15 years of age. Do you meet the age requirements for this position?

• Yes
• No

02
Can you consistently provide Monday through Friday availability between 5:30 am and 4 pm from August through June (outside of school breaks)?

• Yes
• No

03
I understand that if I am unable to consistently provide Monday through Friday availability between 5:30 am and 4 pm from August through June (outside of school breaks), I may not be considered for this position.

• Yes
• No

04
Please list the days and times you are consistently unable to work due to other commitments such as school, other job, sports or activities, vacations, special events, etc. If none, please respond with N/A.
05
Please explain if you currently hold, or have ever held a StarGuard lifeguard certification or any other current lifeguard certification.
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How much experience do you have as a lifeguard?

• No experience
• One (1) year
• Two (2) years
• Three (3) years
• Four (4) years
• Five (5) years
• More than five (5) years

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Are you a certified swim lesson instructor (e.g., Water Safety Instructor or WSI) or have you ever taught swim lessons?

• Yes
• No

08
A swim test is required as part of the interview process for this position. Can you continuously swim 200 yards in a pool, retrieve a dive brick at 13 feet, and tread water for two (2) minutes without your hands?

• Yes
• No

09
Do you have any criminal convictions that would prohibit you from working with children?

• Yes
• No

10
Federal mandates require the City of Westminster to be a drug-free workplace. All candidates for employment must pass a pre-employment drug screen, including a test for marijuana, prior to an official employment offer. All employees must remain drug free, including free from marijuana, while they are employed with the City. Can you pass a pre-employment drug screen and remain drug free for the duration of your employment?

• Yes
• No

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Lifeguards are in a safety-sensitive position, meaning they are responsible for the safety and well-being of patrons in the pool area. A Lifeguard's failure to act has the potential to cause serious injury or death. Because of this, Lifeguards are subject to random substance screening at any time during the course of their employment with the City of Westminster. Please type your initials in the space below to indicate your understanding of this policy.
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Are you able to commit to working 12 hours per week?

• Yes
• No

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I understand that if I am unable to commit to working 12 hours per week, I will not be considered for this position.

• Yes
• No

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