Town of Breckenridge, CO

American Red Cross LG Instructor or equivalent.. Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT) certification.. Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT). Do you have a current or expired less than 1 year lifeguarding certification through one of the following nationally recognized training organizations: The American Red Cross, Jeff Ellis and Associates, Starfish Aquatics Institute, the YMCA, NASCO, or the American Lifeguard Association. Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)

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Salary: $20.50 - $23.00 Hourly Location : Breckenridge, CO Job Type: Part Time / Year Round Job Number: 2024-00003 Department: Recreation Division: Recreation - Programs - Aquatics Opening Date: 01/02/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Position Summary The Town of Breckenridge Recreation Department is seeking dedicated, highly responsible and customer service oriented individuals for the position of Lifeguard . Lifeguards are responsible for exceptional safety and guest service for the Recreation Department. Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of patrons and preventing accidents through the education and enforcement of policies, rules, and regulations governing the conduct of patrons. Lifeguards are also responsible for monitoring the pool facilities for potential hazards or unsafe conditions, providing first aid to patrons, custodial duties in maintaining the aquatic facilities, public relations, and all other duties as necessary or required. This includes providing information, implementing or carrying out preplanned programs or activities, assisting with program planning, enforcing policies or procedures, and generally representing the department in the most quality and service oriented manner possible. Lifeguards are responsible for responding to any level of incident or emergency around the pool areas and the facility. Lifeguards maintain communication and relationships with other staff, members or guests while enforcing our established rules in a fair and polite manner and completing any other tasks assigned by the Aquatic Coordinator or Aquatic Lead. Above all, the safety of our members and guests is of the highest importance in this safety sensitive position. Essential Job Functions For additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job functions & duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the full Town of Breckenridge Core Values: The Town's Core Values are imbedded in who we are, how we work, and how we inspire and support each other and the community. Community: We serve the Breckenridge community and lead others through our everyday actions and cultivate an environment where everyone is valued, respected, and heard. Adaptability: We are agile and responsive to the changing needs of our community and embrace opportunities for growth. Integrity: We are honest and trustworthy leaders who rely on our shared community values to make ethical decisions and conduct ourselves in a transparent and professional manner. Communication: We listen and communicate effectively in order to serve our community and build collaborative, meaningful, and sustainable relationships and solutions. Innovation: We promote a forward-thinking environment to generate creative solutions that inspire others as we lead our community. Stewardship: We are trusted stewards of the Town's financial, environmental, and community resources by responsibly and sustainably utilizing and conserving our resources for future generations. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Must be 15 years of age or older.<li>Must have a suitable level of High School education for the age of the candidate, or a High School Diploma or GED.<li>To qualify for this position the candidate or employee must pass a criminal background check.</li></li></li></ul>LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR EQUIPMENT REQUIRED<ul><li>Basic CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications are required.<li>Preventing Disease Transmission (PDT) required within 60 days of hire. <li>Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (or equivalent) or that has been expired for less than one (1) year. </li></li></li></ul>DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/LICENSES/EXPERIENCE <ul><li>One (1) or more years of customer service experience preferred.<li>Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification.<li>American Red Cross LG Instructor or equivalent.<li>Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT) certification.<li>Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification.<li>Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT) certification.</li></li></li></li></li></li></ul> Additional Information Typical Hiring Pay Range: $20.50 - $21.75 per hour. SENSITIVITY STATUS Because the Town's Recreation Department positions may involve direct contact with children, the Town requires that the incumbent in this position must have a clear criminal history that bears on their fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children. WORK SCHEDULE Primary shifts for this position include both daytime and evening shifts of approximately six (6) hours. Individuals in this position must be flexible in terms of availability; and may on occasion be required to work other shifts as needed, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. APPLICATION INFORMATION Qualified candidates must attached their current (or expired less than one (1) year ago) American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (or equivalent) along with their online application. This position is 'Open Until Filled'. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until suitable candidates are selected. Potential Housing Available The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before confirming your job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps. The Town of Breckenridge strives to offer competitive and diverse benefit options, in addition to those benefits required by law. For eligible "Part-Time" employees, these options may include General Leave & Wellness/Recreational benefits. For further information click: Part Time / Year Round Benefits. 01 Are you 15 years of age or older? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 02 Please select the answer below that best describes the number of years of experience you have had working in a customer service oriented position: <ul> <li>None</li> <li>1 to 2 years</li> <li>3 to 5 years</li> <li>6 plus years</li> </ul> 03 Do you have a current or expired less than 1 year lifeguarding certification through one of the following nationally recognized training organizations: The American Red Cross, Jeff Ellis and Associates, Starfish Aquatics Institute, the YMCA, NASCO, or the American Lifeguard Association <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 04 Please select the answer below that best describes the status of your Lifeguard certification: <ul> <li>No certification</li> <li>Current</li> <li>Expired less than one year ago</li> <li>Expired 2-4 years ago</li> </ul> 05 Please select the answer below that best describes the status of your CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications: <ul> <li>No certification</li> <li>Current</li> <li>Expired less than 1 year ago</li> </ul> 06 Do you have any of the following certifications: <ul> <li>Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operator (CPO)</li> <li>Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)</li> <li>Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT)</li> <li>Water Safety Instructor (WSI)</li> <li>Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT)</li> </ul> 07 Can you swim 300 yards continuously using the freestyle stroke? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 08 Typically shifts for the Lifeguard position are 6 consecutive hours. Please tell us ideally how many shifts per week you would like. <ul> <li>1-2</li> <li>3-4</li> <li>5-6</li> </ul> 09 Please check your availability to work during the following shifts: <ul> <li>Monday-Friday daytime shifts</li> <li>Monday-Friday evening shifts</li> <li>Saturday & Sunday daytime shifts</li> <li>Saturday & Sunday evening shifts</li> </ul> Required Question

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