Seasonal Outdoor Pool Recreation Assistant
Seasonal Outdoor Pool Recreation Assistant
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Job Description
About Our Job
With competitive pay great benefits and endless opportunities working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you and those who benefit from your passion skills and expertise. Join our diverse inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver Denver.
Application Deadline
Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. This posting may close at any time. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
Schedule Requirements
The 2025 outdoor pool season will be June 9 August 10 (subject to change). Most indoor and outdoor pools are open 7 days per week during the summer. Our ideal Recreation Assistant candidate is committed to working at least 15 20 hours per week during the busy summer season has availability to work on weekends and limited extended timeoff during the outdoor pool season.
Location
These positions will work exclusively at select outdoor pools for the Summer 2025 season (June 9 August 10 subject to change). We kindly request that you only apply if you are interested in working at an outdoor pool.
To view a map of the Denver Parks and Recreations outdoor swimming pools and determine your preferences for work locations visit the Find a Swimming Pool page.
What We Offer
All Recreation Assistants with DPR are paid $18.81/hour. These positions are seasonal in nature and are expected to conclude at end of the outdoor pool season (June 9 August 10 subject to change). 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.
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 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.
What Youll Do
Come make a splash this summer! The City and County of Denvers Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is looking to hire Seasonal Outdoor Pool Recreation Assistants to support operations at a select number of outdoor pools this summer. These seasonal roles will perform a variety of functions to support the daytoday operations of a municipal outdoor pool. From clerical duties to customer service to facility work this is great opportunity for individuals looking to make a direct impact in their community.
As an Outdoor Pool Recreation Assistant you will:
Assist with front desk operations which includes greeting customers answering phone calls and providing customers with membership and program information
Complete monetary transactions using the ActiveNet pointofsale system including cash/check handling and credit card processing issuing ID cards delivering payment confirmations and receipts and performing other monetaryrelated transactions
Assist with monitoring the daytoday operations of an outdoor pool while supporting a safe environment for visitors
Deliver a high level of knowledgeable and friendly customer service to visitors
Assist with maintaining the cleanliness of an outdoor pool
Maintain order amongst participants and spectators and aim to resolve disputes that may arise
Assist with emergency situations such as medical emergencies evacuations suspicious behavior and activity or other unexpected situations as necessary
Assist with the set up and take down of equipment for facility rentals activities and special events
Perform other related duties as assigned
The 2025 outdoor pool season is from June 9 to August 10 (subject to change). These positions are expected to conclude at end of the season. Candidates must be able to attend agencyrequired customer service and ActiveNet (pointofsale) training which is provided at no cost prior to the start of the summer.
What Youll Bring
Our ideal candidates will have a strong enthusiasm for engaging with the public and a deep appreciation of their role in delivering exceptional customer service to visitors. Additionally candidates will be expected to consistently demonstrate reliability and professionalism.
Our ideal candidate will have:
Availability to work a flexible schedule throughout the summer outdoor pool season including evenings and weekends
Customer servicerelated experience
Cash handling experience including the use of a pointofsale (POS) system (using a cash register taking care of transactions) and/or recreationrelated experience
Experience answering phones
An enthusiasm to work with a diverse group of customers including youth
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education requirement: None
Experience Requirement: None
Education/Experience Equivalency: None
Licensure/Certifications: Must be at least 14 years of age at the time of application. Requires certification in CPR and First Aid within six 6 months of date of hire. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
RG2909 Recreation AssistantTo view the full job profile including position specifications physical demands and probationary period click here.
Position Type
OncallPosition Salary Range
$18.81 $25.77Starting Pay
$18.81/hourAgency
Parks and RecreationThe City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability genetic information age or any other status protected under federal state and/or local law.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
