Recreation Coordinator- Aquatics

Come Join the Town of Avon Team!

Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Avon, Colorado, is more than a destination – it’s a place to call home. Here, visitors and residents alike enjoy living, working, and playing in a breathtaking outdoor setting.

At the Town of Avon, we’re the driving force behind what makes this community thrive. From fixing potholes to hosting events in stunning Nottingham Park, to teaching swim lessons at our 40,000 sq. ft. full-service Recreation Center, to ensuring public safety, our dedicated team makes it all happen.

We offer a variety of opportunities in fantastic locations, backed by supportive leadership and excellent benefits. Whether you’re seeking a full-time career or a seasonal part-time job, the Town of Avon is the perfect place to grow, contribute, and make a difference. What are you waiting for? Join our team today!

Position Overview:

The Town of Avon, Colorado, is accepting applications for a Recreation Coordinator-Aquatics position.

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.

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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

Why Work for the Town of Avon?
We offer an amazing work environment, supportive leadership, and outstanding benefits, including:

• Retirement match of 11%
• Life insurance
• Avon Recreation Center pass
• Health, Rx, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays
• Spanish Language Initiative

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Town of Avon Culture and Values
Our team operates on five core 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.

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: 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.