About Our Job
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills, and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
Application Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted on a rolling basis and this posting may close at any time. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
Schedule Requirements
Most indoor pools are open 7 days per week, year-round. Our ideal Lifeguard candidate is committed to working at least 12 - 15 hours per week and has availability to work on weekends and/or midday availability.
Locations
Our current hiring efforts are focused on year-round operations at select indoor pools. Priority consideration is given to candidates who are open to work at select locations with the greatest hiring needs. Those locations include:
Carla Madison Recreation Center (2401 E. Colfax Ave.)
Central Park Recreation Center (9651 MLK Jr. Blvd.)
Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center (4890 Argonne Way)
Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center (3334 Holly St.)
Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center (3880 Newport St.)
Rude Recreation Center (2855 W Holden Pl.)
Swansea Recreation Center (2650 E. 49th Ave)
Washington Park Recreation Center (701 S. Franklin St.)
To view a map of the City and County of Denver’s swimming pools and determine your preferences for work locations, visit the Find a Swimming Pool page .
What We Offer
All new lifeguards with the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are paid $19.29/hour. On-call positions are eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits.
Don’t have a lifeguard certification? No problem! Lifeguard training and certification is provided for FREE with your commitment to work for the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). Keep reading for more info!
This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. We offer flexible scheduling around class schedules, extracurricular activities, and other home or life demands so you can help keep your community safe and active at the pool at the times that work for you. Depending on the staffing needs of the recreation center or outdoor pool they are assigned to, on‐call positions may have a routine or variable work schedule and will work no more than 39 hours per week.
What You’ll Do
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Make a splash and earn some cash! The City and County of Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking year-round Lifeguards to work across a variety of recreation centers. DPR offers flexible scheduling around class schedules, extracurricular activities, and other home or life demands so you can help keep your community safe and active at the pool at the times that work for you. Join the team and work where you play!
As a Lifeguard with Denver Parks and Recreation, you will:
Perform critical public safety duties related to the operation of Denver’s municipal indoor and outdoor pools including supervising swimming areas, enforcing rules and regulations, and responding to emergencies
Provide friendly and knowledgeable customer service to pool visitors
Perform regular upkeep and cleaning of pool spaces and equipment
Teach swimming lessons
Provide recreation center front desk assistance or other facility operations support, as needed
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
What You’ll Bring
Our ideal candidates are strong swimmers with an enthusiasm for engaging with the public and a deep appreciation of their role in keeping visitors safe in and around the water. Additionally, candidates will be expected to consistently demonstrate reliability and…