Aquatics Specialist - Seasonal

City of Greeley•Greeley, CO

1d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Aquatics Specialist provides operational and leadership support for the City’s lifeguard program. The role focuses on scheduling, training, staff development, performance support, recruitment and retention, safety audits, and coordination with Pool Managers and Aquatics leadership. The position also supports aquatic programs, swim lessons, special events, pool operations, and customer service across facilities. Work is performed in indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities, with frequent exposure to water, humidity, heat, noise, pool chemicals, and changing weather conditions. The schedule may include evenings, weekends, holidays, seasonal schedules, and on-call assignments. Occasional local travel within the County may be required. The position is benefits eligible. The stated full salary range is $19.97–$28.95 per hour, with an anticipated hiring range of $19.97–$24.46 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Aquatics, or a related field; or a qualifying combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses.
One year of lifeguarding experience; or a qualifying combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses.
One year of swim lesson instruction experience; or a qualifying combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses.
Valid driver’s license.
Current Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Knowledge of lifeguarding, water safety, emergency response, pool operations, and swim lesson programming.
Knowledge of pool water chemistry and basic facility maintenance.
Strong communication, leadership, organization, and customer service skills.
Ability to train, coach, and provide feedback to staff; make sound decisions and respond effectively to emergencies; resolve conflicts; and work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb ladders, and work in awkward positions.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to swim and perform water rescues, CPR, AED, and first aid.
Ability to work for extended periods in hot, humid, wet, noisy, and outdoor environments.
Must successfully complete pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification, including a drug test, background and national sex offender search, and motor vehicle record search; some positions also require a physical demands evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading or supervising aquatic staff.
Lifeguard Instructor certification.
Swim Instructor certification.
Experience with aquatic scheduling, training, safety audits, and pool operations.

Responsibilities

Coordinate lifeguard scheduling, substitute coverage, recruitment, onboarding, and retention.
Plan and conduct lifeguard in-service training and assist with certification courses.
Conduct safety audits and staff observations in coordination with Pool Managers.
Assist with hiring, supervision, performance evaluations, coaching, and staff development.
Facilitate regular Pool Manager meetings and support consistency across facilities.
Provide operational support to Pool Managers and aquatic staff.
Monitor pool safety, water quality, equipment, and facility operations.
Assist with aquatic programs, swim lessons, special events, and facility opening and closing.
Respond to emergencies and perform rescues, CPR, AED, and first aid as required.
Assist with supplies, equipment, scheduling, and budget-related activities.
Provide positive customer service and consistently enforce facility rules and policies.
Organize and delegate assignments to team members; hire, train, motivate, coach, and evaluate employees; set goals and hold employees accountable.
Provide constructive feedback and employee development opportunities, resolve conflicts and complaints, and develop more effective or efficient processes.
Establish and achieve business and financial objectives and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.