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Join the Town of Erie as our newest **Lifeguard**! Our Aquatics area at the Erie Community Center is cherished by our community and we are looking for people who are ready to ensure our patrons have a fun and safe experience. The Parks & Recreation Department is committed to a positive work culture where we serve the community, support one another, and invest in you as an employee. Want to see some of the faces who help make our department a success? View our Parks and Recreation Department Culture video by clicking **[here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbl9fEb-_qE&t=1s)**. | **Part-Time, Hourly** | | --- | | 2026 Hiring Range: | $18.56hr - $20.88/hr | | 2026 Full Range: | $18.56/hr - $23.20/hr | | **Posting Dates**: Posting will remain open until positions are filled | | --- | | \*\* All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process once the positions are filled. **Accommodations** If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at **RiskManagement@erieco.gov** and **Recruitment@erieco.gov**. To review the full job description(s), including a full list of duties and physical & environmental factors, visit our Job Description page **[here](https://www.erieco.gov/1956/Job-Descriptions-Pay-Scales)**. | **Anticipated Work Schedule:** Schedule may vary depending on program-specific needs and scheduled events. ## **Duties and Responsibilities** ### **Aquatics Duties** - Assists Performs a variety of regular and routine poolside and water safety duties to ensure the safe use of pool facilities. - Maintains constant alertness and awareness of patron activities, both poolside and in locker rooms, to minimize exposure or threat of incident or accident. - Ensures the safety of guests and program participants by enforcing all rules and policies with staff and guests. - Responds to emergency situations, performs water rescues, administer first aid, CPR and other medical attention as needed. - Performs scheduled service and maintenance of facility; cleans decks, walls, windows, pool equipment, locker rooms, and other assigned areas. - Inspects program equipment and facilities, including conducting water checks. Reports any issues or concerns with facility conditions, policies, incidents, water quality or other unsafe conditions to supervisory staff as needed. ### **Administrative Duties** - Completes a variety of paperwork including daily records, logs and incident reports. - Attends Skill Checks and in-service training. - Maintains frequent communications with other staff and volunteers within the Community Center and Division. Attends and participates in staff meetings. - Performs other related duties as assigned. ## **Minimum Qualifications** - Must be a minimum of 16 years of age - One year of related experience is preferred ## **Certificates/Licenses/Registrations** - CPR, First Aid and AED certification - Lifeguarding certification - Ability to obtain within three months of employment: - Administering Emergency Oxygen and suctioning certifications - Blood Borne Pathogen certification | **Pre-employment screenings include:** | | --- | | Background checks include: National and County Criminal Scan Sex-Offender Registry check Motor Vehicle Report through DMV | ## **Benefits** Part-Time employees receive the following benefits: - Free membership to the Erie Community Center - Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year) - Childcare benefits, including 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado Eligible part-time employees may participate in the following additional benefits: - Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans - Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans - Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub - Employer sponsored…