What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics position at Town of Avon, Colorado?
The Town of Avon is accepting applications for a full-time Recreation Coordinator- Aquatics position with the Town of Avon’s Recreation Department.
The Recreation Coordinator- Aquatics position performs a variety of professional aquatic duties including safeguarding the activities of the patrons of the Avon Recreation Center and assisting the Aquatics Supervisor with managing the aquatics division.
Benefits for full-time employees include:
- Retirement match of 11%
- Life insurance
- Complimentary Avon Recreation Center pass
- Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
- Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
TOWN OF AVON BENEFIT GUIDE
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Maintains a strong on deck presence and enforces pool rules and regulations to prevent drowning, injuries or accidents
2. Monitors pool area for patrons in potential danger or those in danger and responds to emergencies with professionalism
3. Interprets and enforces the aquatic’s program policies and procedures in a positive and courteous manner Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents and uses all required safety equipment
4. Follows and implements emergency procedures, uses all required safety equipment and responds to emergencies when appropriate
5. Identifies and recommends improvements in division to ensure functions are efficient and cost effective.
6. Ensures customers have been processed by the Front Desk, with a stamp or some other indication of having checked in
7. Inspects facilities for cleanliness and assist in proper maintenance and sanitary operation of the pool, pool area and locker rooms
8. Monitors and maintains pool filtration system and water chemistry through testing of water samples and adjust chemistry as needed to maintain standards
9. Assists with pool maintenance including but not limited to, backwashing, draining the Jacuzzi, cleaning strainer baskets, cleaning chlorinators, and filling acid barrels
10. Assists with promotional strategies and advertising for all activities
11. Maintains and stores equipment properly
12. Assists with the purchase, replacement and maintenance of equipment used in aquatic programs and operations
13. Assists with scheduling, hiring, training and mentoring part-time staff
14. Assists with creating the Aquatics schedule and confirming group reservations
15. Completes necessary paperwork including attendance and chemical logs, incident reports, and other paperwork as necessary
16. Conducts lifeguard skills audits on a bi-weekly basis
TOWN OF AVON CULTURE STATEMENT
Town Employees provide excellent public service to the Avon community through a shared commitment to the core values of the Town of Avon Culture Statement.
VALUES:
Public Service: We are committed to an effective, community-focused organization that passionately engages and serves our residents, property owners, businesses, and guests.
Openness: We are open, transparent, complete, objective and respectful of opposing views with all Town officials and with the public in our decisions and actions.
Leadership: We perform our work with commitment, passion, collaboration, fairness, honesty and courage to elevate our performance, the performance of our co-workers, and the character of our community.
Integrity: We are professional, ethical, responsible and accountable in our decisions and actions.
Stewardship: We are custodians and stewards of the Town’s financial, physical, environmental and natural resources on behalf of current and future generations.
Avon is a vibrant, year-round mountain resort community with an unpretentious, small-town feel. It serves as both a destination and a comfortable place to call home, where visitors and residents alike can enjoy living, working, and playing in a spectacular outdoor setting.
The Town of Avon is responsible for much of what goes on in this one-of-a-kind town. Whether it’s fixing a pothole, hosting an event in picturesque Nottingham park, teaching swim lessons in our 40,000 sq. ft., full-service Recreation Center, or providing police services, our team is behind it. Whether you’re looking for a full-time career or a seasonal part-time job, the Town of Avon is a great place to work and grow. We offer a wide variety of positions, fantastic locations, supportive leadership, and excellent benefits.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in recreation, physical education, or related field preferred. Current Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications and a minimum of two (2) years of lifeguard experience required. Water Safety Instructor certification, competitive swimming experience, coaching experience, and previous supervisor experience preferred. Ability to obtain Administering Emergency Oxygen certification within 3 months of hire, Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI) certification within 6 months of hire, Waterfront Lifeguarding within 1 year of hire, and Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) within 1 year of hire.
Special Requirements
Interested candidates must submit application and list of three (3) references to jobs@avon.org. A background check, pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and reference checks will be required prior to employment. The Town of Avon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town reserves the right to suspend or extend posting deadline based on receipt of qualified candidates.
Job Details
Recreation
Open
$56,000 - $68,000
February 7, 2025 8:00 AM
Open Until Filled
Salary : $56,000 - $68,000
