JOB LOCATION
Aurora, Colorado 80010-1229City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:Integrity,Respect, Professionalism, andCustomer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Dive Into Summer as a Lifeguard! ☀️
Looking for a rewarding way to spend your break? This role offers the perfect opportunity for students or first-time job seekers to gain professional experience in a fun, active environment. You will be a vital part of the community by ensuring our pools remain safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone. 🏊♂️
Why You’ll Love This Role
What to Bring
Hiring rate for this position is $17.50/hour.
This posting is collecting seasonal lifeguard applications for all aquatics locations within the City of Aurora.
************** Training & certification are provided **************
This is classified as a Seasonal position, with the selected candidates' employment limited to six (6) consecutive months and up to 40 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.
The hiring season for this role is expected to begin on Monday, March 23. 2026 and may run through Sunday, September 13, 2026.
The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications throughout the year. As soon as we determine that we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
This job announcement is to collect applications from candidates for current and future Lifeguard positions. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the position's needs.
Position overview
Lifeguards perform routine tasks to maintain the safety and cleanliness of swimming pools
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
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WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential Personnel:
When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
Physical Demands:
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Equipment Used:
This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.
The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.
Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.
Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
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