Beach Lifeguard (Seasonal)

JOB LOCATION 5800 S Powhaton Rd Aurora, Colorado 80016-4284 City of Aurora, Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora? Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community Competitive total compensation package Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Access to innovation workspaces PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Aurora Reservoir is seeking Beach Lifeguards to protect visitors and provide excellent customer service. Your primary duties involve monitoring the swim beach, responding to emergencies, and maintaining safety in an outdoor environment. It is preferred that candidates are lifeguard certified (Red Cross or StarGuard) and hold current First Aid and CPR credentials. Successful applicants must be capable of heavy physical work, including lifting and swimming in cold water. The target hire date is May 1, 2026, with training starting in mid-May and the season ending on Labor Day (September 7, 2026). The hiring rate for this role is $18.50/hour. This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act. The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis; as soon as we determine we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Beach Lifeguards. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and their qualifications match the position's needs. The selected applicant(s) will undergo the following conditions: Background Check (if over 18) Drug Screening Position Overview: The Aurora Reservoir is looking for the best Lifeguards in Colorado to fill our chairs on our Swim Beach. We're hiring friendly, customer service-oriented people to protect our visitors. PRIMARY DUTIES & 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. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Education: None Experience: None Required Qualifications: Lifeguard Certification through Red Cross or another credible agency Preferred Qualifications: Water Safety Instructor (WSI) preferred Knowledge: Knowledge of Beachfront safety and emergency action plans Skills: Skilled in lifesaving techniques and emergency response Excellent customer service skills Abilities: Ability to maintain a safe environment at an outdoor work site Licenses and Certifications Required: Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR Certification WORKING CONDITIONS Essential Personnel: When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel. 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. The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24. For Veterans preference: 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. 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. Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

Created: 2026-03-10