- Wages/Pay
- $16.16 / hour
- Experience Level
- No experience required
- Job Start Date
- Nov 01, 2026
LIFEGUARD IN THE ROCKIES — GET PAID TO LIVE THE ADVENTURE
Trade the ordinary for mountain views, cool water, and a summer you’ll never forget.
Imagine starting your workday surrounded by the Colorado Rockies, spending your time keeping guests safe on the water, and ending the day with new friends and endless opportunities to explore.
At Snow Mountain Ranch, our Lifeguards do more than watch a pool. You’ll protect and serve thousands of guests while gaining experience at our pool, reservoir, waterfront, and canoeing areas.
YOUR WORKDAY MIGHT INCLUDE:
Lifeguarding at our pool, reservoir, and waterfront
Responding to emergencies and performing water rescues
Teaching swimming lessons and leading water activities
Helping guests safely enjoy canoeing and other waterfront recreation
Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming aquatic environment
Working alongside a team that values safety, service, and community
WHY WORK HERE?
Because this isn't just another seasonal job.
It's an opportunity to live in the mountains, meet people from all over the country, build lifelong friendships, and experience Colorado from a place most people only visit on vacation.
Snow Mountain Ranch is a 50,000+ guest retreat center and residential camp located in the Colorado Rockies, just outside Rocky Mountain National Park.
When you're off the clock, the adventure is waiting.
Hike. Explore. Paddle. Camp. Make memories.
And while you're here, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization committed to creating experiences that build healthy spirit, mind, and body.
COME MAKE A DIFFERENCE — AND MAKE MEMORIES.
If you're a certified lifeguard who loves the water, enjoys working with people, and wants your next season to be more than just a paycheck, your mountain adventure starts here.
Lifeguard at Snow Mountain Ranch.
Protect the water. Serve others. Live the Rockies.
Contact Info
- Talent Acquisition Team
- hiring@ymcarockies.org
- www.ymcarockies.org
YMCA of the Rockies
YMCA of the Rockies operates two family resorts, residential camps for kids, and conference centers. We offer flexible work agreements for short-term and seasonal positions. We also offer volunteer opportunities, gap year programs, and year-round careers. Hiring now and for every season across all departments.
- Location
- Colorado
- Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, and Year Round
- Staff size
- 125 year-round/550 Summer/120 Winter
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Housing details
- Dormitory-style housing
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- Provided
- Cell phone service
- Some, ask for details
- Internet access
- Good
