Recreation Generalist - Arvada Aquatics Center

Position Summary, Duties and Responsibilities

Hiring Range $24.04 - $30.35

POSITION

PURPOSE:

The Recreation Generalist plays a key role in supporting the Aquatics Division of the Apex Park and Recreation District, with primary responsibilities at the Arvada Aquatics Center (AAC). This position works closely with the management team to ensure smooth operations, exceptional customer service, and safe aquatic programs for all participants and guests. They will be the point of contact during any contracted events at the facility.

The Generalist is the onsite supervisor during contracted events and teams in the absence of Aquatics management. They will also assist with the supervision of part-time staff, including Senior Guards, Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, and Coaches. Responsibilities include supporting daily facility operations, monitoring mechanical and maintenance needs, and upholding safety standards. In addition, the Generalist collaborates with management on hiring, training, scheduling, program planning, and evaluation to maintain high-quality aquatic offerings.

Beyond the AAC, this role contributes to the oversight of aquatic programs across the District’s facilities, including three year-round indoor pools and three outdoor pools during the summer season (May–August). The Recreation Generalist ensures that all programs meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

• Acts as the supervisor on duty when management is not on site.
• Point of contact during contracted events and rentals at the Arvada Aquatics Center.
• Must troubleshoot equipment issues and rectify.
• Lifeguards, coaches recreational swim team, and manages the facility as needed.
• Conduct set up/tear down for events as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance on competitive equipment as needed. Work with Management on replacement schedules.
• Assist with the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervising of part-time staff.
• Assists in the coordination of part-time work schedules and helps ensure all guests are provided the highest level of safety and service as possible.
• Assists in the development of day-to-day operational procedures and follows such procedures.
• Responds to staff and public inquiries in a courteous manner; resolves conflicts in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ensures safety of staff and guests by maintaining the appropriate number of guards are on duty.
• Recognizes emergency and dangerous situations by reacting quickly and calmly. Performs lifesaving techniques as necessary.
• Responsible for checking and maintaining proper chemical readings, records, and chemical levels, and pump room operations. Makes necessary adjustments as required. Informs Manager or Aquatics Engineer of any faults or irregularities of chemical levels.

• Supports the Aquatics management team with staff and facility scheduling, as needed.
• Attends Aquatic Management meetings and other District meetings as required, including possible assignments unrelated to Aquatics.
• Displays excellent customer service, provides leadership for the Aquatics Division, resolves concerns, problems, conflicts, and supports aquatics and facility staff with emergencies.
• Submits maintenance work orders as necessary.
• Checks rescue equipment, inventory, first aid supplies, logs, etc. and replaces any missing or low stocked items. Orders as necessary.
• Completes any paperwork as required, including opening/closing check lists end of shift cash reports, incident/accident forms, rescue records, health and safety forms and Worker’s Compensation paperwork.
• Assists supervisors with assigned projects as needed. Flex schedule as required by supervisor.

• Acts as supervisor on duty during events at the Arvada Aquatics Center in the absence of management.
• Assists with the supervision of part-time aquatics staff.

• Working knowledge of competitive swimming and diving equipment, including timing system, pool configuration set up and tear down, and maintenance of such equipment.
• Working knowledge in various aspects of aquatics including, programming, supervision, standard aquatic equipment, current…