PT Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
City of Grand Junction · Grand Junction
PT LIFEGUARD & SWIM INSTRUCTOR
HIRING RANGE: $17.00 PER HOUR
About the Position:
Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Lifeguards are an elite group of highly trained aquatic safety professionals. 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.
Aquatic position hours vary and may include mornings, nights, holidays, and weekends. These positions are year-round at the Community Recreation Center and at the Orchard Mesa Community Center Pool. We have seasonal positions at the Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool and Palisade Community Pool.
About the Aquatics Division:
Make a difference in your community by working in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Our aquatics team provides aquatic safety for four of the Grand Junction area’s premier aquatic facilities (Community Recreation Center, Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool, Orchard Mesa Pool, and Palisade Community Pool). Join our aquatics team and turn your "day-to-day" into "saved the day"!
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 the management team.
Dress in the 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.
This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.
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