Part-time Lifeguard (AM)

Join Silverado Sierra Vista, a memory care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

We’re hiring a Lifeguard - vigilant, safety-focused team member who helps maintain a secure and welcoming aquatic environment for residents, families, and guests. This role blends constant awareness, quick decision-making, and compassionate service to support Silverado’s commitment to safety and quality care.

You lead with attentiveness, sound judgment, and professionalism. You stay calm under pressure, are highly observant, and take pride in creating a safe and supportive experience for others. You’re dependable, responsive, and committed to protecting the well-being of everyone in your care.

• →Monitor swimmers and aquatic areas to prevent accidents, injuries, and unsafe behavior
• →Maintain continuous surveillance of the pool area and surrounding environment
• →Enforce all pool rules, safety standards, and emergency procedures
• →Recognize and respond to safety risks and emergency situations, including water rescues
• →Provide first aid, CPR, and AED support within certification guidelines until emergency responders arrive
• →Conduct routine inspections of the pool area, rescue equipment, and safety supplies; report concerns promptly
• →Complete incident and accident reports accurately and timely
• →Assist with opening, closing, cleaning, and general upkeep of the aquatic facility
• →Deliver friendly, professional service to residents, families, guests, and team members
• →Participate in required trainings, safety drills, and certification renewals

• Interact with residents living with dementia or cognitive impairments, demonstrating patience, compassion, and professionalism
• Maintain a calm and supportive presence, even in emotionally complex situations
• Respond appropriately to behaviors such as confusion, agitation, or distress
• Support residents and families with empathy during moments of stress or uncertainty

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Current Lifeguard certification (Red Cross or equivalent) required
• CPR and First Aid certification required
• Strong swimming ability and water rescue skills
• Ability to recognize hazards and make sound decisions quickly
• Ability to remain focused and attentive for extended periods
• Reliable transportation to meet scheduling needs
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Effective communicator in verbal and written English
• Comfortable working around animals and pets
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. independently and assist with heavier loads as needed

• Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™
• Certified Great Place to Work®
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and development

EOE/M/F/D/V