Outdoor Pool Coordinator

This posting will remain open continuously until filled.

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication.  We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides direction to Lifeguards, Assistant Coordinator, Head Lifeguards, Instructors and Cashiers to ensure safe and effective operations


• Participates in creating weekly staff schedules to ensure proper staff coverage. Determines when to reduce Lifeguard staffing due to low numbers of pool patrons. Monitors staff attendance and signs staff timesheets


• Monitors and maintains pool chemicals, temperature and pumps to ensure proper operation


• Performs opening and closing procedures. Closes the pool due to inclement weather or contamination


• Communicates with Recreation Center front desk staff to keep them informed of pool status


• Inspects pool area and locker rooms for security, cleanliness and safety. Oversees cleaning duties and any required maintenance


• Provides customer service and answers questions of patrons


• Responds to emergencies; performs emergency first aid and life-saving techniques


• Performs daily money count and signs off on cash accounting sheets


• Coordinates, promotes and organizes staffing for special pool events/functions


• Performs all duties of Assistant Coordinator


• May be required to perform emergency first aid and life-saving techniques


• Performs other duties as assigned or required 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  High School Diploma or GED

Experience:  1 to 2 years’ (1-2) experience that includes pool operation, lifeguarding/water safety 

Licenses and/or Certifications Required:

• Must hold the following Starguard Elite certifications: Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/Professional Rescuer, AED and Administering Emergency Oxygen. CPO, AFO or equivalent required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to physically withstand exposure to varying weather conditions, chemicals, warm temperatures and other conditions found in the pool areas


• Knowledge of and ability to perform life-saving procedures


• Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and advisory data to problem resolution. Advisory data includes Town of Castle Rock Personnel Guidelines, Parks and Recreation policies and procedures, Certified Pool Operators Manual, and lifeguarding manuals


• Knowledge of and skill in using chemical supplies to treat swimming pools


• Ability to perform basic math functions in managing cash receipts and performing pool chemical maintenance

Physical Demands:

• Occasional physical work lifting no more than 10 pounds 


• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing


• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl


• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment


• Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information


• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment:

• Extended periods of time in the pool and pool area with exposure to temperature extremes, varying weather conditions, chemicals, water and other conditions found in the pool area 

Equipment Used:

• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check prior to commencing employment.