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Recreation Coordinator – Aquatics

Recreation Coordinator – Aquatics

CompanyCity of Aurora
LocationAurora, CO, USA
Salary$22.58 – $28.22
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • High School Diploma required
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Administration, Leisure Services, Physical Education or a related field or equivalent experience preferred
  • At least 1 year of aquatics experience including supervision of a multi-faceted program
  • Knowledge of aquatic programs and swimming pool operations
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens
  • Handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Coordinate, schedule, and instruct recreation programs
  • Coordinate and oversee the work of others
  • Ability to work nights and weekends
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Lifeguard/CPR-PR AED
  • Driver’s License with a good driving record

Responsibilities

  • Oversees and regulates the monthly in-service for the pool
  • Evaluates all in-service to the standard and ensures all staff complete in-service before the end of the month
  • Oversees swim lessons to include attendance numbers, staff performance, and program evaluation
  • Coordinates the development and implementation of aquatic programs and other recreational activities
  • Lifeguard and Swim Instructor hiring, training, scheduling, overseeing, and evaluating
  • Oversees the safety of all programs, patrons, and staff, monitors and schedules program services and facility maintenance
  • Performs regular lifeguard and instructor audits on all staff
  • Schedules and oversees activities of temporary employees and/or volunteers
  • Participates in promotional and marketing activities
  • Coordinates and schedules facility usage
  • Monitors and orders staff uniforms and other program related clothing
  • Coordinates with community schools, groups, and organizations
  • Performs administrative tasks such as record maintenance
  • Monitors swim lesson revenues
  • Assists in training, assigning, and evaluating temporary employees
  • Performs additional duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

  • WSI (Water Safety Instructor) (Preferred)
  • CPO/AFO (Preferred)
  • Lifeguard Instructor (Preferred)