Aquatics Specialist - Seasonal

Full Salary Ranges: $19.97- $28.95 Hourly   

Anticipated Hiring Ranges: $19.97- $24.46 Hourly

Why do I see two salary ranges?

The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted.  This law is intended to improve wage transparency.  The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency, posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer).  The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.  

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The City of Greeley is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards program that supports employees in their work by encouraging excellence and investing in employee development and recognition. This philosophy is grounded in fiscal responsibility, organizational effectiveness, and employee safety and well-being, ensuring the responsible stewardship of public resources while offering meaningful and comparable rewards. This approach ensures that the city remains an attractive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment, while also effectively serving the community.  

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary:

The Aquatics Specialist provides operational and leadership support for the City's lifeguard program, with primary responsibility for scheduling, training, staff development, performance support, recruitment and retention, safety audits, and coordination with Pool Managers and Aquatics leadership.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Aquatics, or related field.

• One (1) year of lifeguarding experience.

• One (1) year of swim lesson instruction experience.

• Valid driver's license.

• Current Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certification.

• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

OR 

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,

AND 

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

• Experience leading or supervising aquatic staff.

• Lifeguard Instructor certification.

• Swim Instructor certification.

• Experience with aquatic scheduling, training, safety audits, and pool operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of lifeguarding, water safety, emergency response, pool operations, and swim lesson programming.

• Knowledge of pool water chemistry and basic facility maintenance.

• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and customer service skills.

• Ability to train, coach, and provide feedback to staff.

• Ability to make sound decisions and respond effectively to emergencies.

• Ability to resolve conflicts and work effectively with staff, supervisors, and the public.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Travel:

• Category A-Standard Local Travel: This position requires occasional local travel within the County. Employees may be expected to walk or drive short distances to attend meetings, trainings, or perform work at other city buildings or partner sites.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate lifeguard scheduling, substitute coverage, recruitment, onboarding, and retention.

• Plan and conduct lifeguard in-service training and assist with certification courses.

• Conduct safety audits and staff observations in coordination with Pool Managers.

• Assist with hiring, supervision, performance evaluations, coaching, and staff development.

• Facilitate regular Pool Manager meetings and support consistency across facilities.

• Provide operational support to Pool Managers and aquatic staff.

• Monitor pool safety, water quality, equipment, and facility operations.

• Assist with aquatic programs, swim lessons, special events, and facility opening/closing.

• Respond to emergencies and perform rescues, CPR, AED, and first aid as required.

• Assist with supplies, equipment, scheduling, and budget-related activities.

• Provide positive customer service and consistently enforce facility rules and policies.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Organize and delegate assignments to team members. 
• Hiring, training, motivating and coaching employees. 
• Evaluate employee performance and goal setting. 
• Hold employees accountable for assigned tasks and goals. 
• Provide timely and constructive feedback and training opportunities. 
• Provide training opportunities with a focus on employee development. 
• Resolve conflicts and complaints. 
• Analyzing information and processes and developing more effective or efficient processes. 
• Establishing and achieving business and financial objectives. 
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities with frequent exposure to water, humidity, heat, noise, pool chemicals, and changing weather conditions.

• Work may include evenings, weekends, holidays, seasonal schedules, and on-call assignments.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb ladders, and work in awkward positions.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to swim and perform water rescues, CPR, AED, and first aid.

• Ability to work for extended periods in hot, humid, wet, noisy, and outdoor environments.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: The City of Greeley is an at-will employer.  Employees and the City may terminate employment at any time for any reason.  Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.