Seasonal Outdoor Pool Recreation Assistant

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

4d • $19 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

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, Denver. Application Deadline Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. This posting may close at any time. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration. Schedule Requirements The 2026 outdoor pool season will be June 8 – August 16 (subject to change). Most indoor and outdoor pools are open 7 days per week during the summer. Our ideal Recreation Assistant candidate is committed to working at least 15 - 20 hours per week during the busy summer season, has availability to work on weekends, and limited extended time-off during the outdoor pool season. Location These positions will work exclusively at select outdoor pools for the Summer 2026 season (June 8 – August 16, subject to change). We kindly request that you only apply if you are interested in working at an outdoor pool. To view a map of the Denver Parks and Recreation’s outdoor swimming pools and determine your preferences for work locations, visit the Find a Swimming Pool page. What We Offer All Recreation Assistants with DPR are paid $19.29/hour. These positions are seasonal in nature and are expected to conclude at end of the outdoor pool season (June 8 – August 16, subject to change). On-call positions are eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. We offer flexible scheduling around class schedules, extracurricular activities, and other home or life demands so you can help keep your community active at the pool at the times that work for you. Depending on the staffing needs of the outdoor pool they are assigned to, on‐call positions may have a routine or variable work schedule and will work no more than 39 hours per week. What You’ll Do Come make a splash this summer! The City and County of Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is looking to hire Seasonal Outdoor Pool Recreation Assistants to support operations at a select number of outdoor pools this summer. These seasonal roles will perform a variety of functions to support the day-to-day operations of a municipal outdoor pool. From clerical duties to customer service to facility work, this is great opportunity for individuals looking to make a direct impact in their community. As an Outdoor Pool Recreation Assistant, you will: Assist with front desk operations, which includes greeting customers, answering phone calls, and providing customers with membership and program information Complete monetary transactions using the ActiveNet point-of-sale system including cash/check handling and credit card processing, issuing ID cards, delivering payment confirmations and receipts, and performing other monetary-related transactions Assist with monitoring the day-to-day operations of an outdoor pool while supporting a safe environment for visitors Deliver a high level of knowledgeable and friendly customer service to visitors Assist with maintaining the cleanliness of an outdoor pool Maintain order amongst participants and spectators and aim to resolve disputes that may arise Assist with emergency situations such as medical emergencies, evacuations, suspicious behavior and activity, or other unexpected situations, as necessary Assist with the set up and take down of equipment for facility rentals, activities, and special events Perform other related duties, as assigned The 2026 outdoor pool season is from June 8 – August 16 (subject to change). These positions are expected to conclude at end of the season. Candidates must be able to attend agency-required customer service and ActiveNet (point-of-sale) training, which is provided at no cost, prior to the start of the summer. What You’ll Bring Our ideal candidates will have a strong enthusiasm for engaging with the public and a deep appreciation of their role in delivering exceptional customer service to visitors. Additionally, candidates will be expected to consistently demonstrate reliability and professionalism. Our ideal candidate will have: Availability to work a flexible schedule throughout the summer outdoor pool season, including evenings and weekends Customer service-related experience Cash handling experience, including the use of a point-of-sale (POS) system (using a cash register, taking care of transactions) and/or recreation-related experience Experience answering phones An enthusiasm to work with a diverse group of customers, including youth Required Minimum Qualifications Education requirement: None Experience Requirement: None Education/Experience Equivalency: None Licensure/Certifications: Must be at least 14 years of age at the time of application. Requires certification in CPR and First Aid within six (6) months of date of hire. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of continued employment. About Everything Else Job Profile RG2909 Recreation Assistant To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Oncall Position Salary Range $19.29 - $26.43 Target Pay $19.29/hour Agency Parks and Recreation Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [email protected] with three business days’ notice. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. 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. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #SeeYourselfHere Never miss Dever Jobs—sign up for job alerts now!

Requirements

• Must be at least 14 years of age at the time of application.
• Requires certification in CPR and First Aid within six (6) months of date of hire.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Availability to work a flexible schedule throughout the summer outdoor pool season, including evenings and weekends
• Customer service-related experience
• Cash handling experience, including the use of a point-of-sale (POS) system (using a cash register, taking care of transactions) and/or recreation-related experience
• Experience answering phones
• An enthusiasm to work with a diverse group of customers, including youth

Responsibilities

• Assist with front desk operations, which includes greeting customers, answering phone calls, and providing customers with membership and program information
• Complete monetary transactions using the ActiveNet point-of-sale system including cash/check handling and credit card processing, issuing ID cards, delivering payment confirmations and receipts, and performing other monetary-related transactions
• Assist with monitoring the day-to-day operations of an outdoor pool while supporting a safe environment for visitors
• Deliver a high level of knowledgeable and friendly customer service to visitors
• Assist with maintaining the cleanliness of an outdoor pool
• Maintain order amongst participants and spectators and aim to resolve disputes that may arise
• Assist with emergency situations such as medical emergencies, evacuations, suspicious behavior and activity, or other unexpected situations, as necessary
• Assist with the set up and take down of equipment for facility rentals, activities, and special events
• Perform other related duties, as assigned

Benefits

• On-call positions are eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan.
• We offer flexible scheduling around class schedules, extracurricular activities, and other home or life demands so you can help keep your community active at the pool at the times that work for you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees