Description
About Our Job
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills, and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver vibrant.
Application Deadline and Certification Requirements
Applications for this position are open on a rolling basis. If interested, we kindly ask that you submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration. This posting will close when hiring needs are met.
Note: A valid and current Lifeguarding certification is required at the time of application for this opportunity. Expired certifications and/or applicants without a certification cannot be considered.
To be considered for this position, please include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):
Copy of current and valid standard Lifeguard Training certification from an authorized provider (Required at time of application. Expired certifications cannot be considered.)
Resume
Cover Letter
Other certifications that are applicable.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hiring range for this position is $25.30/hour - $28.00/hour, based on experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include, but are not limited to:
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year plus 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Find out more about the benefits we offer our employees to find balance and build a mile high career.
Location and Schedule
In this position, you can expect to work a full-time schedule on-site at an assigned recreation center. This is a full-time position with a schedule that may include mornings, evenings, and weekends, depending on operational hours and business needs. We are currently seeking applicants for vacancies at the following locations listed below:
Swansea Recreation Center (2650 E 49th Ave, Denver), scheduled to open later this year, this is an exciting new indoor natatorium.
Montbello Recreation Center (15555 E 53rd Ave., Denver), or
Carla Madison Recreation Center (2401 E. Colfax Ave., Denver)
Location preferences at the time of application will be considered, but not guaranteed. This position may be assigned to any Department of Parks and Recreation-operated facility as required by organization needs now and anytime in the future.
What You’ll Do
#SeeYourself: Making an impact in your community through inclusive aquatic programming, championing safe pool spaces, and shaping the future of aquatic experiences in Denver.
With a staff of over 450 lifeguards across 16 indoor and 16 outdoor swimming pools, it takes a team of dedicated, diverse, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic professionals to ensure the highest-quality aquatic programs, safety, and customer service are being delivered to communities across Denver. The City and County of Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is currently seeking an adept and accomplished recreation professional to join this team as an Aquatics Coordinator.
In this position, you will create, coordinate, and plan a variety of aquatic programs, classes, and activities while managing the day-to-day operations of a municipal indoor pool. This is a great opportunity to work for a large and diverse aquatics program while promoting new and exciting aquatic opportunities to the surrounding community.
Core objectives of this position include partnering with other Aquatic Coordinators to deliver swimming lessons, water fitness classes, and lifeguard in-services. Your work will include modeling behaviors and requirements for lifeguards. In this position, you can expect to be lifeguard rotation, teaching swimming lessons, or instructing aqua fitness classes, as needed. Finally, your work will support the overall recreation center team and recreation operations for the center you are assigned to.
As an Aquatics Coordinator, you will:
Create, implement, and lead Aquatics programs, including swimming lessons and special events
Assist with the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and coaching of part time staff members including Lifeguards and Swim Lesson Instructors
Oversee staff scheduling for Aquatics part time staff at your facility
Evaluate the success of programs and provide feedback to the Aquatics Core Team
Conduct regular staff training on emergency procedures
Deliver equitable, professional, and prompt customer service to community members and facility users
Create and foster partnerships with community leaders, neighborhood organizations, local schools, and other community partners to design programs that fit their unique needs and promote employment opportunities
Attend regular team meetings and collaborate with other Aquatics Coordinators, Recreation Supervisors, and other city agencies
Attend community events and serve as a Denver Parks and Recreation ambassador to the community
Perform basic regular maintenance and repair of pool equipment in partnership with Pool Maintenance Technicians
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
What You’ll Bring
We are looking for a dedicated and passionate aquatics professional who can function effectively on a team in a fast-paced environment. Our ideal candidate will have excellent customer service and communication skills with an eye for innovation, efficiency, and safety.
Additionally, our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
Experience scheduling and staffing pools
Experience facilitating aquatics programming
Knowledge of successful recruitment and retention strategies for lifeguards
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including experience hiring, working with, and mentoring youth
Excellent organizational skills
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Digiquatics (or other staff scheduling platforms)
Experience delivering American Red Cross learning materials and classes
Experience performing lead work/supervisory duties over aquatics staff
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification, preferred at time of application
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) and/or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certifications, preferred at time of application
Requirements
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of work experience instructing in an organized aquatic program involving the monitoring of pool equipment, pool chemicals and pool operations.
Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement.
Licensure/Certifications: Requires a Lifeguard Training Certification, CPR and AED Certifications for Professional Rescuers, and First Aid Certification at the time of application. Requires a Lifeguard Instructor Certification, First Aid Instructor Certification, and a Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facility Operator Certification prior to completion of the probationary period. Licensure and certification must be kept current as a condition of employment.
