Salary: $14.00 – $16.00 Hourly
Location : Grand Junction, CO
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 202201199
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 05/23/2023
Closing Date: 6/7/2023 12:00 AM Mountain
Description
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
Hiring Range: $14.00 – $16.00 per hour
End of season bonus, for those who stay through September 4, 2023
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 Pete Ashman at 970-254-3869 or petea@gjcity.org 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
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 Program courses 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 3 & 4, 2023
- Spring Break course: March 20-24, 2023
- Weekend Course #1: March 31 – April 2, 2023
- Weekend Course #2: April 14 -16, 2023
- 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 race, color, religion, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and/or genetic information.
If you have questions or need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512
In addition to their paychecks, seasonal employees of the City of Grand Junction receive the following benefits:
Paid Sick Time: Employees accrue Paid Sick Time at the rate of one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year. Accrual begins on the employee’s date of hire. Paid Sick Time may be used for reasons related to mental or physical illness, injury, or health conditions. Unused Sick Time will be paid out upon separation of employment.
Parks & Recreation Benefits: Seasonal employees are eligible for Aquatics benefits if they work an average of 10 hours per week. Employees and their immediate family members may purchase a $25 annual Aquatics pass for use of the Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool and Orchard Mesa Pool.
Paid Time Off: Seasonal employees working more than 1040 hours in the previous season accrue eight (8) hours of PTO at the beginning of their second season and accrue eight (8) additional hours with each season worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours. Balances do not carry over from year to year and, if not used, will be paid to the employee at the end of the season.
Employee Assistance Program: Confidential, short-term counseling and referral system for employees.
457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Account: Seasonal employees who work over 1040 hours per year are eligible to participate in this tax deferred retirement savings plan.
Grand Junction Federal Credit Union: Offers checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, etc. Call them at (970) 243-1370 or visit them at 633 24 Road, Grand Junction, CO 8150.
Health Club: Crossroads Fitness Center offers City employees and their family members corporate club rates.
Well-Being Programming: An on-staff Wellness Coordinator to provide health coaching and access to additional resources along with fun challenges, education and more!
Health Insurance: Part-time seasonal employees are not eligible for City paid health insurance but may be eligible for health care coverage through the Affordable Health Care Act. You can find more information regarding these plans by going to