Lifeguard/Lifeguard Instructor I/II

  • Paul Derda Recreation Center
  • Broomfield, Colorado
  • Full Time
  • 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!

TitleMinimum AgeEducation / ExperienceSalary Range (hourly)Lifeguard15American Red Cross Lifeguard Training;

First Aid training;

CPR/AED for Professional Rescue$16.05 - $21.71Lifeguard/Instructor I15Same as Lifeguard plus WSIA$16.86 - $22.80Lifeguard/Instructor II15Same as Lifeguard plus WSI$17.70 - $23.94

Schedules vary with shifts ranging from pool opening (5:00 am) to closing (10:00pm)

  • 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.

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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.
Job ID: 512263931
Originally Posted on: 3/4/2026

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