Recreation Assistant - Aquatics

Join our dynamic team as an Aquatics Assistant and make a splash in the community! Under the guidance of our Aquatics Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in ensuring a safe and enjoyable aquatic environment. Your responsibilities will include lifeguarding, facilitating swim lessons, maintaining our pristine pools, and overseeing aquatic staff on a daily basis. We’re seeking team players who excel in a collaborative environment and are dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service while fostering positive relationships.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides general supervision and training of Aquatic staff in the Aquatic Coordinator’s absence
• Supervise up to 50 variable hour staff in the absence of the Aquatic Coordinator or Supervisor
• Facilitates swim lesson program in collaboration with the Aquatics Coordinator
• Coordinates private lesson program
• Works to build relationships/rapport with other team members both within the work group, the division, the department, and across departments
• Stays abreast of and applies knowledge of pool filtration systems, pool sanitation, pool maintenance, and mechanical systems
• Monitors activities in the swimming pool and adjacent areas to prevent injuries and accidents
• Assists in training and certification of aquatic and facility staff in CPR/AED, First Aid, and lifeguarding
• Participates and assists in the implementation of City-wide special events, i.e. Fall Fest, Neighborhood Outreaches, Fourth Fest, etc.
• Conducts swimming classes for various age groups and ability levels
• Assists with recruiting, interviewing and hiring staff
• Attends and conducts a variety of meetings such as staff meetings and in-services
• Utilizes a clear and concise writing style
• Speaks clearly and can be easily understood; delivers information clearly and thoroughly in an instructional setting
• Acts as a Role Model for City Values
• Understands the role of Commerce City as a municipality
• Performs other duties as assigned

Essential Supervisory Duties

• Participates in aquatic evaluations and makes recommendations for change and improvement
• Helps plan and perform monthly staff audits

Minimum Qualifications

Requires high school graduation or equivalent. Requires a minimum of two years of experience in life guarding and managing at a public pool, standard StarGuard First Aid, CPR/PR/AED, and Lifeguard Training certifications. Must obtain CPO or AFO and StarGuard LGI within the first year of employment. Must have experience in telephone courtesy, cash handling and customer service. Must have PC computer knowledge and skills in Windows and MS Office Environment. MS Word and ACTIVENET experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of all assigned areas of Aquatics
• Policies, procedures and activities of the Parks Recreation and Golf Department and ability to stay abreast of changes in policy, procedures, methods, and department needs
• Principles of organization, planning, development, and time management
• Reports and records required to meet the needs of the department and regulatory bodies

Skill in

• Excellent customer service

Ability to

• Handle emergency or crisis situations and perform emergency care if necessary
• Handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy
• Comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, policies, and procedures
• Attend to details, multi-task and take initiative
• Use independent judgment and decision-making within established policy
• Work with participants needing program adaptation or reasonable accommodation
• Communicate effectively with employees and various facility users in order to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Prepare written documents with the proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech
• Ensure assignments and duties of volunteers and staff and are completed as prescribed
• Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations, making proper judgments as to the correct course of action
• Prepare various documents, records, incident/accident reports, and employee appraisals with the proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech
• Work with a diverse population
• Work successfully in a team-oriented atmosphere that provides citizens and employees with accurate information
• Work in a fast-paced environment and respond calmly and professionally to stressful or emergency situations

Equipment Used, Work Environment and Physical Activities

• Driving: May need, or have ability, to drive a city or personal vehicle in the normal course of business
• Office Equipment: Daily use of computer, keyboard, copier, scanner, printer, calculator, phone (desk and cell). Daily use of software programs including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, Excel, and ActiveNet.
• Other Equipment: Digital camera, pumps/motors, first aid supplies, chemical controllers and testing kits, lane lines, high-rate sand filters, safety devices (rescue tubes, backboards, whistles, 2-way radio, shepherds crook, buoys, poles, bag valve masks and oxygen), AED unit. Must be able to wear/use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Physical Activities: Moderate physical activity that may include walking, sitting, standing, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying.
• Lifting: Ability to lift, carry, and exert up to 50 pound and climb ladder
• Vision and Hearing: Must have visual acuity to see and read paper and electronic documents. Must be able to answer telephones, communicate conversation and respond to verbal inquires.
• Exposure to Environmental Conditions: Will be exposed to extreme heat, cold, dry, wet, odors, smoke, loud noises, vibrations, dust or intense light. Will be exposed to chemicals including cleaners, solvents, paints and other potentially toxic agents. Work may be performed in precarious or tight spaces.
• Schedule: Position generally works a non-traditional work week. May require attendance at off-site meetings
• Additional Working Conditions: May be exposed to work settings that vary in convenience and comfort
• Safety Sensitive: This position is subject to the city’s drug screening

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications. Employees are accountable for all duties associated with this position.

The City of Commerce City is an equal opportunity employer.

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: Health & wellness benefits, 6% retirement contribution match and 3% 457 Deferred Compensation match, general leave, work/life balance, and more.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a supportive and welcoming work environment for all of our employees. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply for this position today. Be A Part Of It and contribute to the vibrant growth and development of Commerce City as we strive to provide exceptional services and foster a thriving community.

Process Overview:

Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application AND INCLUDE A RESUME AND COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTION, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and determine starting pay in accordance with the provisions of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Qualification Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.

Application Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager, who will review and evaluate application materials.

Interview(s): We aim to schedule interviews with candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the application review.