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Outdoor pools are open 7 days per week during the summer. Outdoor Pool Coordinators work a near fulltime 35 39 hours) schedule during the outdoor pool season including weekends.
Outdoor Pool Coordinators are paid $22.15/hour. A valid lifeguarding certification is required at the time of application. This position is seasonal in nature and will conclude at the end of the outdoor pool season.
This is an oncall position which means it is a parttime hourly role. We offer flexible scheduling around class schedules extracurricular activities and other home or life demands so you can help keep your community safe and active at the pool at the times that work for you. Depending on the staffing needs of the outdoor pool they are assigned to oncall positions may have a routine or variable work schedule and will work no more than 39 hours per week. Oncall positions are eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denvers 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits.
No certification No problem! DPR is also seeking Lifeguards for seasonal and yearround work at indoor and outdoor pools. Training is provided for FREE with your commitment to work for DPR. Apply for a Lifeguard position here!
Our hiring efforts are primarily focused on staffing outdoor pools for the Summer 2025 season. To view a map of the City and County of Denvers 32 indoor and outdoor swimming pools and determine your preferences for work locations visit the Find a Swimming Pool page.
Priority consideration is given to candidates who are open to work at select locations with the greatest hiring needs.
Make a splash and earn some cash! The City and County of Denvers Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking seasonal Outdoor Pool Coordinators to gear up for the best summer yet! DPR offers flexible scheduling around class schedules extracurricular activities and other home or life demands so you can help keep your community safe and active at the pool at the times that work for you. Join the team and work where you play!
As an Outdoor Pool Coordinator you will:
Promote and demonstrate a high level of customer service by listening and responding to customer feedback in a timely and courteous manner
Demonstrate a safetyoriented mindset through consistent and equitable policy enforcement conducting regular safety audits and inservices and monitoring lifeguard vigilance
Regularly serve as a lifeguard in rotation patrol the pool and oversee the enforcement of safety regulations
Schedule and supervise lifeguards and swim lesson instructors to ensure adequate staffing coverage at your assigned facility while delegating regular work tasks
Assist with weekly inservice safety training for employees that includes reviews of emergency action plans
Handle cash including operating a pointofsale system (ActiveNet) and regularly reconcile and deposit cash
Perform a variety of administrative functions such as maintaining pool maintenance and chemistry records completing inservice documentation writing incident/accident reports and attending weekly leadership meetings
Take a proactive approach to resolving problems encountered during daily operations and determine appropriate solutions
Recognize respond and rescue distressed swimmers perform CPR and First Aid when appropriate
Conduct onsite coordination for special events including swim meets
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
Our ideal candidate will be reliable knowledgeable and possess a safetyoriented mindset. Pool Coordinators have a deep appreciation of their role in keeping visitors safe in and around the water. Additionally candidates will be expected to consistently demonstrate reliability and professionalism while at work.
Additionally our ideal candidate will possess:
Experience performing lead work and guidance over Lifeguards
Experience teaching structured group swim lessons
Aqua fitness certification or training and aqua fitness instruction experience
Bilingual skills
A valid lifeguarding certification is required at the time of application. New Outdoor Pool Coordinators with DPR are paid $22.15/hour. No certification No problem! DPR is also seeking Lifeguards for seasonal and yearround work at indoor and outdoor pools. Training is provided for FREE with your commitment to work for DPR. Apply for a Lifeguard position here.
We value diversity of ethnicity race socioeconomic status sexual identity gender religion language ability and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. Youll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself your work the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED HiSET or TASC Certificate.
Experience Requirement: Three 3 seasons of experience of the type and at the level of a lifeguard and swim instructor.
Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
Licensure/Certifications: Possession of current Lifeguard Training Certification from one of the following agencies: NASCO American Red Cross Ellis & Associates Star Guard. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
Job Profile
CC2741 Pool CoordinatorTo view the full job profile including position specifications physical demands and probationary period click here.
Position Type
OncallPosition Salary Range
$18.81 $28.22Starting Pay
$22.15/hourAgency
Parks and RecreationAssessment Requirement
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