Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics

• Support planning, organization, and delivery of aquatics programs and activities.
• Assist with administrative tasks, such as scheduling, payroll, program registration, and financial transactions.
• Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of aquatics staff and volunteers, including staff assigned to Lake Nighthorse swim beach.
• Oversee daily operations of aquatics facilities, including the coordination of community rentals, independent contractors, programming, and maintenance.
• Ensure facilities and equipment are clean, safe, and well-maintained; perform or coordinate minor repairs and routine maintenance.
• Monitor water chemical levels and make necessary adjustments to ensure safety and compliance.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies and equipment for programs, events, and facilities.
• Build positive relationships with customers, answer questions, and handle concerns in a friendly and professional manner.
• Promote a safe, welcoming, and service-focused environment for everyone using the facility.
• Help prepare and monitor program budgets, track expenditures, and support purchasing decisions.
• Enter program data into recreation software and ensure accuracy of daily cash handling and accounting.
• Contribute to the design and promotion of programs through brochures, flyers, social media, and website updates. 
• Recommend and help implement innovative aquatics and safety programs to expand community offerings.
• Support the development of goals and policies to improve program quality and operations.
• Serve as Facility Supervisor in the absence of the Recreation Supervisor, and act as Manager on Duty on a rotational basis.
  

• A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in recreation, physical education, leisure studies, sociology, communications, or a related field.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in recreation services; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain the following certifications upon employment: Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor, Babysitting Training Instructor, Aquatics Facility Operator, and First Aid/CPR/AED. Parks and Recreation Professional certification preferred.
• Experience with recreation or aquatics programs and their day-to-day operation.
• Knowledge of how to lead, train, and support staff and program participants in aquatics settings.
• An understanding and commitment to basic safety practices.
• Skill using computers and common software programs related to scheduling, registration, and communication.
• Strong communication skills to effectively work with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
• The ability to read and understand instructions, safety rules, and technical materials.
• The physical ability to do active work, including both light and more physically demanding tasks.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays. 
• 401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan. 
• Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. 
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 
• Free access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area
• Holistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being.
• Free transit pass and family member discounts. 
• Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning. 
• Sixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations.
  

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