Seasonal Beach Lifeguard



Job Details

Seasonal Beach Lifeguard
Employer

City of Aurora

Salary

$10.20 Hourly

Location

Aurora 80012, CO

Job Type

Contingent Employee

Job Number

18-00021

Department

Parks, Recreation and Open Space

Opening Date

01/08/2018

Summary of Job Duties

Would you like to get paid for sitting in the sun at the beach this summer??

The Aurora Reservoir is looking for the best Lifeguards in Colorado to fill our chairs on our Swim
Beach this summer. We're hiring friendly, customer service oriented people to protect our
visitors. We offer a competitive hourly rate! We're hiring smiles and professional attitudes. Don't
wait till it's too late!!.

This position is a temporary position and not benefit eligible at this time.

The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications throughout the year; as soon
as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and
without notice. Limited number of positions available apply now!

At the City of Aurora we demonstrate our work by modeling the Core 4 Values of: Customer
Service, Professionalism, Integrity and Respect
and we welcome all who share those values to apply.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides excellent customer service and performs a variety of tasks related to aquatic safety.
  • Maintains safety and cleanliness of beach front area including providing patron information, responding to beach emergencies, performing daily beach maintenance, gaining voluntary compliance with beach regulations.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 15 years old on date of hire
  • Lifeguard Certification,
  • First Aid and CPR Certification
  • Water Safety Instructor (WSI) preferred
  • Knowledge of Beachfront safety and emergency action plans
  • Ability to maintain a safe environment at a outdoor work site
  • Skilled in lifesaving techniques and emergency response
  • Excellent customer service skills

Working Conditions

Physical Demands: Moderate to heavy physical work lifting a maximum of 100 pounds with assistance; frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance; regular walking and standing; regular climbing; bending; kneeling and crouching; hand/foot/eye coordination to perform appropriate rescue skills; vision to read instructions; hearing and speech abilities for communication with employees and citizens.

Work Environment: Works outdoors in varying weather conditions with exposure to sun, dust,
and noise; swimming in cold water and other conditions found at an outdoor swim beach.

Equipment Used: Operates equipment related to an aquatic facility.

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For Veterans points:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
            
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
If you need assistance in completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at:  303-739-7225 or visit us at 15151 E Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
 

Some leave and health benefits may be available for some positions.

01
Complete and thorough responses to the following questions are necessary in order to be considered for this vacancy and move to the next step in the recruitment process. Please describe your experience with Beachfront safety and why we should consider you for this position.
02
Please indicate the certifications you currently hold:
  • Lifeguard Certification
  • Standard First Aid Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Water Safety Instructor Certification
  • All of the above
  • None of the Above
  • Other
03
If you answered "Yes" to question 2, please explain in detail, your cash handling experience.
04
If you do n't have a current and valid certification are you willing to take a lifeguard certification class provided by the City over spring break to obtain one?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you have reliable transportation or a means of getting to work everyday?
  • Yes
  • No
06
If you don't have reliable transportation, please explain your means of getting to work everyday and why it will work each day.
07
Are you available to work shifts, weekends and holidays?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Do you have any extended vacations or days off you'll need beyond a total of two weeks this summer?

* Required Question

Employer
City of Aurora
Address
15151 E. Alameda Parkway

Aurora, Colorado, 80012
Phone
(303) 739-7225

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