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Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Erie Community Center - Erie, CO 80516Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $18.56 - $23.20 HourlyJob Category: Parks & Recreation 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. 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- $23.20/hr Posting Dates: Posting will remain open until positions are filled ** All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process once the positions are filled.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. 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. QualificationsMinimum 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 wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes EEOC: The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.
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