Pool Attendant (Part-Time; Year-Round)

Description

Mountain Recreation provides a dynamic and engaging environment for both participants and staff—one that promotes skill development, movement, life skills, and fun! We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who excel in teamwork, demonstrate strong communication, and exemplify our core values in every interaction. 

Mountain Recreation is seeking a Pool Attendant to assist our Aquatics team at the Eagle and Gypsum location. This role involves monitoring activities in the slide and swimming areas at the Gypsum Recreation Center Indoor Pool and/or Eagle Outdoor Pool. The Pool Attendant will be responsible for preventing accidents, assisting swimmers, and performing cleaning and safety duties.

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POSITION DETAILS

Job Title: Pool Attendant

Location: District-wide • Gypsum Recreation Center (Gypsum, CO), Gypsum Creek Pool (Gypsum, CO), Eagle Pool and Ice Rink (Eagle, CO)

Schedule: Part-Time; Year-Round 

Work Environment: Work schedule is varied and may require evenings, weekends, and holidays. Hours vary depending upon specific program needs. 

Duties may be performed indoors or outdoors; the work environment and physical demands described below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent exposure to the sun, wet and/or humid conditions, or other outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic, or caustic chemicals (such as chlorine).
• Exposure to moderate levels of noise.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending, and standing for long durations.

The flow of work and character of duties require high levels of mental and visual attention, much or all of the time. This position also requires the ability to maintain focus for multiple hours at a time in sunny, hot, and humid conditions. Job stress may include dealing with crowds, uncooperative participants, difficult individuals, emergency response, sun exposure to illness, and periods of continuous demand.

Supervision Required: Directly supervised by Aquatics Specialists and Aquatics Supervisor

Supervision Exercised: None

Salary: $15.50 - $19.37/hour; DOE; staff in this position are eligible for a $1/hour incentive for Spanish/English bilingual and can pass the language competency test. 

Benefits: 

• Retirement Savings: 3.75% employer contribution to a 401(a) retirement account.
• Paid Time Off: Accrued sick leave in accordance with HFWA.
• Facility Access & Memberships: Complimentary access to all three Mountain Recreation facilities and a free membership to the Gypsum Recreation Center.
• Program Discounts: 20% off facility programs for employees and immediate family members.
• Family Discounts: Discounted punch cards for immediate family members at the Gypsum Recreation Center.
• Outdoor Gear Perks: Access to pro deals on top outdoor industry brands through ExpertVoice.
• Scholarship Opportunities: Student scholarship programs available.
• Healthcare Options: Opportunity to enroll in Vail Valley Partnership’s One Valley Healthcare Plan—an affordable healthcare program for employees and their families.

Mountain Recreation believes that everyone, including our staff, deserves to be healthy and happy. We foster a culture of accountability and flexibility while offering world-class benefits.

For more details on employee benefits, visit: https://mountainrec.org/benefits-overview/

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

General Statement of Duties: inspect, operate, clean, maintain, and oversee the Gypsum Recreation Center and Eagle Pool & Ice Rink’s waterslides. The role is responsible for ensuring the safety and orderly conduct of patrons, facilitating safe entry and exit for riders, managing general crowd control, and executing emergency procedures as needed. Additionally, the Pool Attendant will assist with pool maintenance, including cleaning the slides, pools, and facilities. 

Examples of Duties:

• Daily Inspections: Conduct daily inspections of the water slide by visually checking for any issues, documenting the inspection in the logbook, and physically riding the slide before opening it to the public.
• Slide Supervision: Supervise the top of the water slide continuously during operating hours, educating patrons about the rules for riding, enforcing those rules, and operating the slide safely.
• Communication: Effectively communicate with lifeguards and aquatic staff during operational hours to ensure smooth operation.
• Patron Safety: Ensure patrons conduct themselves in a safe and orderly manner while using the water slide.
• Visual Monitoring: Visually survey all areas of the water slide, including the splash pool, from the attendant’s position.
• Inspection Failures: Do not open the slide for use if it fails inspection and report any issues to the supervisor.
• Emergency Response: Respond to emergencies in accordance with safety training provided by Mountain Recreation and complete incident/accident reports as necessary.
• Facility Maintenance: Assist with general maintenance tasks for the pool and facility as needed.
• Training Requirements: Attend Slide Dispatch Training, in-services, or other required training sessions.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

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Requirements

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Considerable knowledge of: Aquatic safety protocols, lifeguarding procedures, water chemistry, and pool maintenance standards, as well as the ability to enforce safety regulations and ensure a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment for patrons. 

Skills and abilities: 

• Ability and skill to effectively communicate with patrons, staff, and volunteers.
• Establish and maintain positive, respectful, and cooperative relationships with all contacts.
• Ability to handle stressful working conditions and emergencies.
• Must wear appropriate attire to actively participate in all activities.· Strong interest in aquatics is preferred, with a willingness to learn if necessary.

Tools and Equipment Used: Safety and rescue equipment, small hand tools for minor pool maintenance, phone/walkie - talkie, chemical test kit, pool vacuum, brushes, pressure washer, and various pool cleaning materials.

Requirements:

Education and experience:

• Be 14 years of age or older; AND
• Posses or be able to obtain a valid State of Colorado driver’s license; AND
• Must be able to attend at least nine in-service training courses per calendar year

Certifications:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or ability to obtain within the first 3 months of hire
• Ability to pass the Mountain Recreation Lifeguard Skills Test

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

You are welcome at Mountain Rec for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what keeps you active. Recreation is for everyone—and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our organization, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It is in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way we PLAY.

Colorado Residents: We are committed to fair hiring practices. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. This position will require the applicant to verify the meeting of a minimum age requirement of 15 years old as such requirement is a bona fide occupational qualification pertaining to public safety and required by law.  

Salary : $16 - $19