Aquatics Specialist (5704)

Trails Park and Recreation District•Centennial, CO

2d•$20 - $24

About The Position

Trails Park and Recreation District helps bring recreation, wellness, and connection to residents in the eastern Centennial area. We operate and maintain several parks, trails, open spaces, and facilities all designed to create places where people can get outside, be active, and spend time together. We also offer a wide range of programs for all ages, including youth sports, summer camps, fitness classes, community events, and activities for active aging. Whether it’s a youth program, a daily workout, or a neighborhood gathering, our goal is to make recreation experiences accessible, welcoming, and meaningful. Mission Statement: To enhance the quality of life for the families and individuals in our community by providing them with exceptional parks, trails, facilities, and recreational activities that foster overall well-being. SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Aquatics Supervisor, the Aquatics Specialist will directly oversee the Trails Learn to Swim Program. This person will support the Aquatics Coordinator and Aquatics Supervisor by assisting with departmental duties and daily operations. This includes but is not limited to supervising part time aquatics employees, scheduling pool events/activities, programming aquatic activities, performing routine pool maintenance, and coordinating aquatic programs.

Requirements

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Aquatics Supervisor, Aquatics Coordinator, Pool Managers, Head Lifeguards, District staff, and the general public
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form
Possess skills to maintain a safe environment, as well as performing quality work
Reliable transportation or a means to making it to work shifts on time
Ability to understand, comprehend, and follow all policies and procedures and verbalized and written instructions directed by management.
Ability to work effectively using programming software for staff scheduling, Trails operations, programming, and payroll participation.
Swim Team experience as a participant and/or coach.
Valid First Aid, AED, & CPR certification for children and adults.
Swim Instructor experience in a group and/or private setting.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a Learn to Swim Program.
Experience managing lifeguard staff with at least one year of Head Lifeguard/Aquatics management experience.
Experience teaching group and private swimming lessons.
Experience coaching recreational and/or competitive swim team(s).
Current Star Fish Aquatics Institute Instructor certification (or equivalent).
Current Star Fish Aquatics Institute Instructor trainer certification (or equivalent).
Current CPO/AFO certification.
Current Star Guard Elite 2 Star Lifeguard Instructor certification (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

Oversees group swim lesson programming.
Creates instructor lesson matrices.
Manages class allocations and class creation within DigiQuatics.
Reviews and approves lesson plans.
Coordinates Saturday programming with the Aquatics Coordinator.
Ensures curriculum alignment with current SAI standards.
Schedules swim instructor in-services.
Assigns staff for in-services based on availability.
Develops in-service agendas for Aquatics Supervisor approval.
Ensures instructional consistency and program quality standards.
Assists with schedule coverage during staffing shortages.
Supports lifeguard in-service coverage and Head Lifeguard meeting coverage.
Provides swim instructor and swim coach coverage when necessary to maintain operational continuity.
Provides lifeguarding coverage when necessary to maintain operational continuity.
In coordination with the Aquatics Coordinator and Aquatics Supervisor, provides professional and responsive customer service to Aquatics patrons, addressing questions, concerns, and service needs in a timely manner.
Assists the Aquatics Supervisor with daily aquatic facilities operation, maintenance, and repairs.
Completes other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Supervisor.