Swim Instructor Lifeguard

Swim Instructor Lifeguard

Salary

$15.16 - $20.42 Hourly

Location

Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

02847

Department

Facilities/Recreation

Opening Date

05/12/2026

Closing Date

5/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

POSITION SUMMARY

Observe and maintain a safe teaching environment while instructing participants in the swim lesson program.

SEASONAL POSITION:

Season starting 05/18/2026 - ending date 07/30/2026

POOL LOCATION: Pueblo County High School, 1050 35th Ln, Pueblo, CO 81006

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE OPENINGS

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Instructs children, youth and/or adults in learn-to-swim skills and techniques.
• Demonstrates proper swimming skills.
• Complies with lesson plans.
• Supervise classes through skill practice.
• Organizes skill practice to enhance skill learning.
• Uses proper guarding skills and procedures.
• Performs emergency procedures when necessary.
• Provides constant attention to assigned guarding areas.
• Uses safe work practices while on the job, including following proper and established procedure in the use of equipment and wearing appropriate and/or required safety and personal protective gear.
• Works as part of a team, attending training, orientation and/or staff meetings as necessary.
• Enforces program, facility and department rules and regulations; maintains safety, order and discipline of participants and/or customers.
• Performs customer relations role which includes interacting with parents, participants, business or program partners and/or staff to provide information and solve problems, as needed.
• Sets up and puts away equipment as needed.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

WHAT YOU HAVE

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:

• Current Certification or ability to obtain before season begins in Basic Lifeguarding required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), AED and First Aid Certification required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must successfully pass background check

WHAT PUEBLO COUNTY OFFERS

Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees

Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual

Remote & Hybrid working opportunities

County Retirement Program

Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership

Truly inclusive and diverse environment

Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)

May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)

No Benefits

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Do you have a current Certification in Basic Lifeguarding?

• Yes
• No, willing to obtain before season begins

02

Do you have a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), AED and First Aid Certification?

• Yes
• No, willing to obtain before season begins

Required Question

Employer Pueblo County

Address 215 W 10th St

Pueblo, Colorado, 81003

Phone 719-583-4207

Website http://county.pueblo.org/government/county/department/hr/negov