Lifeguard (Part-Time; Year-Round)

Mountain Recreation offers a fun, exciting environment to our participants and staff alike; one that fosters skill building, movement, life skills and fun! Applicants must be enthusiastic, have strong skills in working as a team with coworkers and show strong communication and class management skills.
Mountain Recreation is looking for vigilant and qualified individuals to join our Aquatics team. The safety and well-being of our patrons are of utmost importance, and we are looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about ensuring a safe and enjoyable aquatic environment.
POSITION DETAILS
Job Title: Lifeguard
Location: District-wide • Gypsum Recreation Center (Gypsum, CO), Gypsum Creek Pool (Gypsum, CO), Eagle Pool and Ice Rink (Eagle, CO)
Schedule: Part-Time; Year-Round
Work Environment: Work schedule is varied and may require evenings, weekends, and holidays. Hours vary depending upon specific program needs.
Duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors; work environment and physical demands described below are representative of those an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent exposure to the sun, wet and/or humid conditions, or other outdoor weather conditions
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic, or caustic chemicals (such as chlorine)
• Exposure to moderate levels of noise
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100+ pounds.
• Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending, and standing for long durations.

The flow of work and character of duties involve a high degree of mental and visual attention much or all the time. This position also requires the ability to maintain focus for multiple hours at a time in sunny, hot, humid conditions. Must be able to see, sit, stoop, kneel, stand, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. Lifeguards must be proficient swimmers and be able to perform proper rescue and first aid techniques. Job stress may include dealing with crowds, uncooperative participants, difficult individuals, emergency response, sun exposure to illness, and periods of continuous demand.
Supervision Required: Directly supervised by the Head Lifeguards, Aquatics Specialist, Aquatics Coordinator, and Aquatics Supervisor
Supervision Exercised: None
Salary: $16.77-$20.96/hour; DOE; staff in this position are eligible for a $1/hour incentive for Spanish/English bilingual and can pass the language competency test.
Benefits: 3.75% employer contribution to a 401(a) retirement account, accrued sick leave in accordance with HFWA, access to all three Mountain Recreation facilities and complimentary membership for employee to Gypsum Recreation Center, 20% off discount for employee and immediate family for facility programs, discounted punch cards for immediate family members to Gypsum Recreation Center, student scholarship opportunities, opportunity to sign up for Vail Valley Partnership's One Valley Healthcare Plan-an affordable healthcare program providing medical coverage for employees and their families.
Mountain Recreation believes everyone, including staff, deserves to be healthy and happy through creating a culture of accountability, flexibility, and providing world-class benefits. For more information on employee benefits, check out our website https://mountainrec.org/benefits-overview/
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Statement of Duties: Responsible for the efficient and safe operation of Mountain Recreation's aquatic facilities for the convenience and enjoyment of patrons. The work involves practicing preventative lifeguarding, the prompt performance of emergency lifesaving and first aid tasks as occasions require, provide customer service to patrons, and the care and maintenance of all equipment, pool deck, swimming pool and locker room facilities. The employee works under immediate supervision, exercising some initiative and independent judgment.
Examples of Duties:

• Monitors activities in and near the water through patron surveillance
• Observes swimmers and performs rescues, CPR, AED, and first aid when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds quickly and effectively to all emergencies.
• Works as a team with other lifeguards, facility staff, and management.
• Communicates and enforces all rules, regulations, and ordinances governing pool and pool activities to prevent accidents and maintain order in a professional manner.
• Prevents injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors.
• Performs opening duties, closing duties, or facility safety checks and inspections.
• Maintains a professional appearance and attitude and carries out a high level of customer service.
• Performs various maintenance duties as needed and/or directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Tests pool water chemistry.
• Completing records and reports, as needed
• Act as a slide dispatcher as needed.
• Attends mandatory in-services and training.
• Complete a monthly swim set by supervisors.
• Ability to proficiently pass announced or unannounced audits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements
COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Considerable knowledge of: Effective lifesaving methods; knowledge, capability, and comfortability with American Red Cross lifeguarding, CPR, AED, and first aid skills.
Skills and abilities:

• Strong communication skills, able to communicate well with patrons, staff, and volunteers.
• Provide excellent customer service to all guests.
• Knowledge of municipal rules and regulations related to the use of pool area and communicates the rules and regulation effectively to staff and patrons.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Handle stressful working conditions and emergencies.
• Ability to recognize potentially harmful situations and take immediate and appropriate action.
• Skill in the utilization of effective lifesaving methods.

Tools and Equipment Used: Safety and rescue equipment, small hand tools for minor pool maintenance, phone/walkie - talkie, chemical test kit, pool vacuum, brushes, pressure washer, and various pool cleaning materials.
Requirements:
Education and experience

• Be 15 years of age or older; AND
• Previous related volunteer or work experience with aquatic safety, lifesaving and first aid; OR
• Any satisfactory combination of experience and training.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Colorado driver's license.

Certifications

1. American Red Cross Lifeguard certification (required)

Shallow Water Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED, OR
Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED
2. Ability to pass the Mountain Recreation Lifeguard Skills Test
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
You are welcome at Mountain Rec for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what keeps you active. Recreation is for everyone-and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our organization, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It is in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way we PLAY.