Head Lifeguard (Seasonal)

Salary : $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Location : Grand Junction, CO

Job Type : Seasonal

Job Number : 202401618

Department : Parks and Recreation

Opening Date : 01 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

Head Lifeguard (Seasonal)

Hiring Range : $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

End of season bonus, for those who stay through September 4, 2025

About the Position :

Head lifeguards provide counseling / coaching and support to lifeguards, and function in a leadership role to support the aquatics manager on duty. Head lifeguards also support guest relations and customer service efforts, are responsible for upholding facility policies and procedures, work with lifeguard team members to hone lifesaving skills, and serve as examples for the rest of the aquatics team by cultivating a culture of safety at the pools.

About Grand Junction Parks and Recreation :

Make a difference in your community by working in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Our aquatics team provides aquatic safety for three of the Grand Junction area's premier aquatic facilities (Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool, Orchard Mesa Pool, and Palisade Community Pool). Join our aquatics team and turn your "day-to-day" into "saved the day"!

About Our Culture :

At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.

Duties

What You'll Do :

• Support managers in the supervision of aquatic facilities and staff.
• Assist in providing ongoing training and coaching for lifeguard team members.
• Effectively delegate assigned tasks to members of the lifeguard and Guest Services Representative teams.
• Dress in required GJPR staff uniform while on duty.
• Maintain positive rapport and professional image with guests.
• Answer questions on available GJPR programs.
• Be punctual.
• Obtain a substitute when unable to report for scheduled shift.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and relevant in-service trainings.
• Provide excellent guest relations and customer service.
• Provide support to all aquatics team members.
• Support a culture of safety and professionalism.
• Perform lifeguard and swim instructor duties.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.

What We're Looking For :

Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug screen, background check, and, if required for the specific position, a physical examination.

Notice to Applicants :

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

Supplemental Information

Applicants must have or be willing to obtain a valid ILTP lifeguard license and complete the VanGUARD Aquatics Leadership Training (offered through the Aquatics Division).

Head Lifeguards can expect to work 35-40 hours / week during the summer season and, if selected, may work approximately 20 hours / week during the fall and winter.

Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.

Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.

In addition to their paychecks, seasonal employees of the City of Grand Junction receive the following benefits :

Paid Sick Time : Employees accrue Paid Sick Time at the rate of one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year. Accrual begins on the employee's date of hire. Paid Sick Time may be used for reasons related to mental or physical illness, injury, or health conditions. Unused Sick Time will be paid out upon separation of employment.

Parks & Recreation Benefits : Seasonal employees are eligible for Aquatics benefits if they work an average of 10 hours per week. Employees and their immediate family members may purchase a $25 annual Aquatics pass for use of the Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool and Orchard Mesa Pool.

Paid Time Off : Seasonal employees working more than 1040 hours in the previous season accrue eight (8) hours of PTO at the beginning of their second season and accrue eight (8) additional hours with each season worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours. Balances do not carry over from year to year and, if not used, will be paid to the employee at the end of the season.

Employee Assistance Program : Confidential, short-term counseling and referral system for employees.

457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Account : Seasonal employees who work over 1040 hours per year are eligible to participate in this tax deferred retirement savings plan.

Grand Junction Federal Credit Union : Offers checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, etc. Call them at (970) 243-1370 or visit them at 633 24 Road, Grand Junction, CO 8150.

Health Club : Crossroads Fitness Center offers City employees and their family members corporate club rates.

An Award-Winning Wellness Incentive Program : A program developed by the Wellness Committee to incentivize financial, physical, and mental health, an opportunity to earn savings on health insurance premiums, departmental wellness challenges and more!

Health Insurance : Part-time seasonal employees are not eligible for City paid health insurance but may be eligible for health care coverage through the Affordable Health Care Act. You can find more information regarding these plans by going to

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