Lifeguard - Youth Sport Camps (HES-CHHS)

Job DescriptionPosition SummaryYouth Sport Camps Counselors help lead fun, active summer programs across a variety of sports and activities. Counselors are selected for their coaching skills, sports knowledge, enthusiasm, and dedication to making a positive impact on kids. They guide daily camp activities, support camper safety and enjoyment, and contribute to a caring, energetic team focused on creating a memorable summer experience for every child. Counselors may work 40hrs/week, must be available M - F from 8:30am - 4:30pm It is not necessary to work every week, but full weeks are required As a staff member with CSU Youth Sport Camps, you will be acting as a mandated reporter. This position requires, by law, the reporting of any suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authoritiesDepartment NameHealth and Exercise ScienceAnticipated Start DateMay 26, 2025Anticipated Weekly Hours10-40Required Job Qualifications?? Certified Lifeguard with certification lasting through August 2026 Certified in Adult CPR/AED/First Aid with certifications lasting through August 2026 Demonstrate integrity, honesty, dependability, responsibility Preferred Job Qualifications Use available resources to manage situations, demonstrate situational judgement Essential Duties Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical service Pool / deck maintenance such as squeegee pool deck of water, organize and store pool equipment when not in use, check lap lanes are tightened and in working order, ensure towels are replaced and restocked Be punctual, and communicate changes in work schedule Application InstructionsRequired application materials: Resume and Cover LetterIn your cover letter and or resume, please address the following: Experiences that would qualify you to work in each of the YSC camps Previous experience working with school-aged children CPR and First aid certification Please upload one combined document that includes all of the require application materials. Merge all required application materials (resume, cover letter) into a single file (PDF preferred). Upload this combined file in the Required Application Materials section of the application. Ensure the document is clearly labeled (e.g., Lastname_Firstname_Application.pdf ). After your application is received, you will be provided a link to a secondary web form to complete some additional questions and provide availability for Summer 2026. Your application will not be considered complete or reviewed unless a corresponding application is submitted through the secondary web form.Salary Range$16.50 - $30Required Application DocumentsTo apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Cover Letter, Resume/CVEmployee BenefitsColorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. Review our detailed benefits information here. (Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator. (Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in! 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Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.EEOColorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.Prospective Employees, click here to learn more about CSU's perks and purpose. (Current employees will need to apply for jobs in Workday.

Created: 2026-03-04