Aquatics Coordinator

Salary: $27.52 - $33.02 Hourly
Location : Golden Community Center, 1470 10th Street, Golden, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00085
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Golden Community Center & Splash Aquatic Park
Opening Date: 10/16/2026
Closing Date: 10/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt

The City of Golden is currently seeking an Aquatics Coordinator. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!

Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play.

• Location, location, location- Work near great restaurants and shops, hit the trails, and enjoy the outdoor scenery of Clear Creek and the foothills. Convenient commuting from all directions.
• Paid time off- Paid vacation starts at 16 days (that's over 3 weeks!), plus 12 days of sick time and 12 paid holidays each year.
• Great benefits- The City matches up to 8% of your retirement contributions, plus offers a full-spectrum of benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement ()!

Under the direction of the Aquatics Supervisor, coordinates and supervises the daily operations of the aquatics area and assigned programs. Normal work week is Thursday-Saturday. Early mornings, days, evenings, nights, and weekends and holidays may be required or assigned as needed.

JOB SUMMARY
Assists Aquatic Supervisor with coordination, development, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of programs, services, and resources to meet division goals and objectives.
Responsible for direct oversight of assigned aquatic facility including but not limited to staffing and scheduling, lesson programs, group rentals, cleaning and maintenance, repair requests, pump room preventative maintenance, chemical and supply inventory management and purchasing, facility safety.
Coordinates, develops, and administers swim lessons, lifeguard training, and WSI classes.
Plans and conducts in-service trainings to ensure compliance with certification requirements and to practice Emergency Action Plans.
Prepares swim lesson marketing and promotional materials and schedules for publication in brochures and other media to increase program participation.
Prepares work schedules for lesson instructors to meet class and program needs.
Completes Lifeguard Staffing Schedule for all staff at multiple locations.
Performs duties of swim instructor/lifeguard as needed.
Conducts safety inspections as necessary to maintain a safe and user-friendly atmosphere for program participants. Promotes a safe and sanitary environment for aquatic staff and guests. Maintains assigned records and reports for the Aquatics Division.
Maintains effective working relationships with guests, staff, and City employees. Ability to provide excellent customer service to all.
Job assignments and duties may change based on program and division needs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Assists Aquatics Supervisor with the supervision of aquatics staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City's guidelines, policies, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning and directing work, addressing complaints, and resolving problems. Conducts interviews and makes recommendations for hiring and staffing needs. Prepares evaluations of staff for supervisory review.

QUALIFICATIONS
Current certifications for Lifeguarding and Lifeguard Instructor required with 3-5 years' experience lifeguarding, swim lesson instruction, and aquatics programming including swim lesson administration. Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university with major course work in parks and recreation, administration, physical education, or related field preferred. Minimum one year at Pool Manager level experience required. A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the degree. Excellent organizational, customer service, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills. RecTrac knowledge and experience is preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid driver's license with good driving record.

Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required.

Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification required.

Current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification preferred.

Current Water Safety Instructor certification preferred.

Water Safety Instructor Trainer certification preferred.

Aquatic Facility Operator or Certified Pool Operator certification required within 6 months of hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must have excellent verbal communication and customer service skills. Ability to make sound decisions and use good judgment during stressful situations.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to develop schedules for maximum efficiency; complete and approve time sheets; understand and manage assigned budget.
REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral or written form. Possesses the ability to deal with problems involving multiple variables and is able to provide solutions to the problems.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook; Internet use and Intranet use. Ability to work independently, multi-task, and self-initiate. Ability to work with people of all ages and abilities. Excellent organizational, customer service, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills. Ability to utilize tact when enforcing policies. Knowledge of materials used in aquatic programming and applications. RecTrac Knowledge and Experience is Preferred.
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED

Computer, printer, copier, phone and related office equipment necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. City vehicle, whistle, rescue tube, spine board, rescue equipment and related items necessary for aquatics functions. Daily use of chlorine pool related chemical agents, and various other chemicals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, crouch, walk, swim, reach with arms and legs, climb, balance, kneel, crawl and talk loudly. The employee will frequently lift and or /move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Regular Full-Time (RFT) employees of the City of Golden currently receive numerous benefits as part of their total compensation package. These benefits are in addition to mandated benefits such as: workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, and social security. Some benefits are provided at no cost to the employee while others require employee cost sharing or contributions. Employees are eligible to enroll in most benefits upon hire.

The City of Golden's benefit package can comprise an average of 35% of total compensation.

Employer Paid Benefits Include:
Term Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program

Cost Sharing Benefits Include:
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
401(a) Retirement Plan

Full-time employees can also take advantage of :
Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Account
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Vision Coverage
Tuition Program
Supplemental Life Insurance

Full-Time employees receive the following leave options:
128 Hours of Annual Leave (accrued each pay period)
96 Hours of Sick Leave (accrued each pay period)
12 Paid Company Holidays


For more detailed information please refer to the section of our website.
01


The hiring range for this non-exempt position is $27.52 - $33.02 per hour. Are you comfortable with this rate of pay?

• Yes
• No

02


The typical work week for this position will be Thursday-Saturday. Early mornings, days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required or assigned as needed. Are you comfortable with these scheduling requirements?

• Yes
• No

03


Please select your highest level of education completed.

• High School or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in Parks & Recreation, Administration, Physical Education, or related field
• Bachelor's Degree in unrelated field
• None of the above

04


Do you have a minimum of one year experience at a Pool Manager level?

• Yes
• No

05


How many years of experience do you have in lifeguarding, swim lesson instruction, and aquatics programming including swimming lesson administration?

• Less than 2
• 3-5
• 6 or more

06


Do you have a current Lifeguard certification?

• Yes
• No

07


If you answered yes to the above, is your Lifeguard Certification from the American Red Cross?

• Yes
• No

08


Do you have a current Lifeguard Instructor certification?

• Yes
• No

09


Do you have a current Water Safety Instructor certification?

• Yes
• No

10


Do you have a Water Safety Instructor Trainer certification?

• Yes
• No

11


Do you have an Aquatic Facility Operator or Certified Pool Operator certification?

• Yes
• No, but can obtain within 6 months of hire
• No and cannot obtain

12


Do you possess a valid driver's license and good driving record? A good driving record includes, but is not limited to, no suspension or revocation of license within the last three years and no conviction of a DUI, DUID, DWAI or any hit and run accident within the last two years.

• Yes
• No

Required Question