Lifeguard/Lifeguard Instructor I/II Job Opening
Salary: $16.05 - $21.71 Hourly
Location: Paul Derda Recreation Center, CO
Job Type: TM Non-Benefited
Job Number: 2026-00041
Department: Parks, Recreation & Senior Services Division
Recreation Opening Date: 03/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description:
Benefits Questions
These are seasonal positions and may be scheduled at any or all of the aquatics facilities including:
Paul Derda Recreation Center Broomfield Community Center Bay Aquatic Park! (outdoors, Summer only)
OPEN POSITIONS: Lifeguard, Lifeguard / Instructor I and Lifeguard / Instructor II
See below for qualifications and hiring ranges.
Do you want to be part of a fantastic aquatics team? Some of the great benefits of being a Broomfield Lifeguard or Lifeguard/Instructor include:
• Competitive pay rates • Meet new friends and work with current friends • Team oriented environment • Learn life-long skills • Students: We are flexible with busy school schedules • Great atmosphere • We offer in-house paid training opportunities • Opportunities for Advancement • Workout and play for FREE at our Rec Center locations as an active employee!
Minimum Requirements:
• Title: Lifeguard • Minimum Age: 15 • Education / Experience: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training; First Aid training; CPR/AED for Professional Rescue • Salary Range (hourly): $16.05 - $21.71
Lifeguard/Instructor I:
• Same as Lifeguard plus WSIA • Salary Range (hourly): $16.86 - $22.80
Lifeguard/Instructor II:
• Same as Lifeguard plus WSI • Salary Range (hourly): $17.70 - $23.94
Schedules:
Vary with shifts ranging from pool opening (5:00 am) to closing (10:00pm)
Essential Required Tasks/Examples of Duties:
• Monitors all areas of the pool, effectively enforces pool rules and regulations, and reacts proactively to prevent accidents, injuries, and incidents. • Responds and reacts effectively and efficiently to emergency situations. • Actively assists in daily maintenance and cleaning of the pools, locker rooms, decks, and surrounding areas of the facility. • Attends and participates in all training sessions. Maintains all required skills and certifications. • Completes necessary paperwork including but not limited to accident reports, cleaning and maintenance logs, attendance logs and class certificates. • Assists with opening and closing procedures and transitions in pools. Takes care of equipment and stores equipment properly. • Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe conditions, uses all required and appropriate safety equipment. • Uses PPE and follows proper protocol and procedures when cleaning up bodily fluids and other biohazard material and bloodborne pathogens. • Provides ongoing customer service. • Wears and maintains appropriate uniform. • Communicates, answers questions, and responds appropriately with internal and external staff, supervisors, customers, and user groups.
Lifeguard/Instructor I or II (Performs the following additional duties):
Teaches swimming lessons and other aquatic programs and classes to persons of all ages and ability levels. Teaches according to curriculum and objectives.
Necessary Special Requirements:
New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes:
in-person or virtual interviews reference checks background checks including local police check and sex-offender registry
Must be 15 years of age.
Application Process:
All communication via your application will come from info@governmentjobs.com. Please add this to your email Safe List.
Broomfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information click here.
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Application Questions:
01 This position requires employees to be at least 15 years of age. Do you meet this requirement?
Yes No No, but I will meet this requirement prior to the last day of the Lifeguard Training certification class.
02 This position requires a background check for new hires who are 18 years of age or older. Will you require a background check based on this requirement?
Yes No
03 Do you have a valid and current Lifeguard Training/CPR/First Aid certification?
Yes No
04 If you answered yes to having a valid and current Lifeguard Training/CPR/First Aid certification, please enter the type of certification (Red Cross, Star Guard, Elias or Other) and the expiration date. If you answered no, please type N/A or other and answer next question.
05 If you answered no to having a valid and current Lifeguard Training/CPR/First Aid certification, please let us know your current Lifeguard status. If you answered yes please choose Currently certified as a Lifeguard. All candidates must be certified prior to the interview and skills testing.
• Currently certified as a Lifeguard • Not certified and not enrolled in the class • Currently taking the class • Currently certified as a Lifeguard but need to renew my certification
06 If you are currently taking a class or registered for a class, please enter the date your class will be completed. If you are not enrolled in a class, please type N/A.
07 The Lifeguard/Instructor II position requires a valid Water Safety Instructor Certification (WSI) OR a minimum of five years teaching experience. Please select how you meet these requirements.
• I have not yet completed the training or certification class • Water Safety Instructor Certification (WSI) • Five years teaching experience
08 The Lifeguard/Instructor I position requires a valid Water Safety Instructor Aide Certification (WSIA) OR completing the in-house training. Please select how you meet these requirements.
• I have not yet completed the training requirements • Water Safety Instructor Aide Certification • Completed the in-house training
09 How many hours are you willing and available to work on a regular basis?
Less than 5 hours/week 5-10 hours/week 10-15 hours/week 15-20 hours/week 20-25 hours/week 25 or more hours/week
10 Please list any vacation dates you have coming up in the next 3 months.
11 Have you applied for, do you plan to apply for, or have you accepted a position in any of the following seasonal positions? Select all that apply.
• Seasonal Laborer • Camp Leader • Camp Director / Assistant Director • Summer Recreation Clerk • Athletics (any Athletics position) • None of the above
Employer Information:
City and County of Broomfield Address 1: DesCombes Drive Broomfield, Colorado, 80020 Phone: 303-438-6320 Website: http://www.broomfield.org/jobs