What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outdoor Pool Coordinator position at City and County of Denver?
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 and Required Materials
Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis, and this posting may close at any time. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
A valid lifeguarding certification is required at the time of application. Applicants without a Lifeguarding certification or an expired certification cannot be considered for this role. Please include a copy of your lifeguarding certification with your application materials, if possible.
Schedule Requirements
Outdoor pools are open 7 days per week during the summer. Outdoor Pool Coordinators work a near full-time (35 - 39 hours) schedule during the outdoor pool season, including weekends.
What We Offer
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 on-call 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 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, on‐call positions may have a routine or variable work schedule and will work no more than 39 hours per week. On-call positions are eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits.
No certification? No problem! DPR is also seeking Lifeguards for seasonal and year-round work at indoor and outdoor pools. Training is provided for FREE with your commitment to work for DPR.
Apply for a Lifeguard position here!
Location
Our hiring efforts are primarily focused on staffing outdoor pools for the Summer 2026 season. To view a map of the City and County of Denver’s 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.
What You’ll Do
Make a splash and earn some cash! The City and County of Denver’s
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 safety-oriented mindset through consistent and equitable policy enforcement, conducting regular safety audits and in-services, 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 in-service safety training for employees that includes reviews of emergency action plans
- Handle cash, including operating a point-of-sale system (ActiveNet) and regularly reconcile and deposit cash
- Perform a variety of administrative functions such as maintaining pool maintenance and chemistry records, completing in-service 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 on-site coordination for special events, including swim meets
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
What You’ll Bring
Our ideal candidate will be reliable, knowledgeable, and possess a safety-oriented 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 year-round 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. You'll 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.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CC2741 Pool Coordinator
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click
here
.
Position Type
Oncall
Position Salary Range
$19.29 - $26.43
Target Pay
$22.15/hour
Agency
Parks and Recreation
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
Assessment Requirement
The 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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Jobs@Denvergov.org
with three business days’ notice.
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