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 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

Application Deadline

This posting is expected to stay open until 12:00AM on Monday, July 1. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than midnight on Monday, July 1.

Location

These positions will work exclusively at outdoor pools for the Summer 2024 season. Our hiring needs are focused on the following locations:

• Globeville-Argo Outdoor Pool | 4700 Logan Street
• La Alma Outdoor Pool | 1323 W. 11th Ave

We kindly request that you only apply if you are interested in working at the locations listed above. To view a map of the Denver Parks and Recreation’s outdoor swimming pools and determine your preferences for work locations, visit the Find a Swimming Pool page.

What We Offer

This is an on-call, seasonal position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. We offer flexible scheduling around class schedules, extracurricular activities, and other home or life demands so you can work at the pool at the times that work for you. Depending on the staffing needs of the outdoor pool they are assigned to, seasonal positions may have a routine or variable work schedule and will work no more than 39 hours per week.

Applicants should note:

• This is a seasonal role that will end at the conclusion of the outdoor pool season: June 14 – August 11
• Pay for these positions is set at $18.29/hour

What You'll Do

Come make a splash this summer! The City and County of Denver’s 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 day-to-day 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 point-of-sale system including cash/check handling and credit card processing, issuing ID cards, delivering payment confirmations and receipts, and performing other monetary-related transactions
• Assist with monitoring the day-to-day 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 2024 outdoor pool season begins on June 14 and will end August 11. These positions are expected to conclude at end of the season. Candidates must be able to attend agency-required customer service and ActiveNet (POS) training which is provided at no cost.

About You

What You'll 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 service-related experience
• Cash handling experience, including the use of a point-of-sale (POS) system (using a cash register, taking care of transactions) and/or recreation-related 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 Assistant

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Oncall

Position Salary Range

$18.29 - $25.06

Starting Pay

$18.29/hour

Agency

Parks and Recreation

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