Manager on Duty - Aquatics

Town of Erie; Erie (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Erie is hiring a Manager on Duty for Aquatics at the Erie Community Center. You will oversee daily aquatic operations, assist with staff, and act as the Manager on Duty to open and close the pool, ensure safety, and deliver a great guest experience.

Ideal candidates bring 1 year of related aquatics experience, must be 18+, and hold CPR/First Aid/AED and lifeguarding certifications. The posting notes a competitive hourly range and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of related aquatics experience preferred.
• CPR, First Aid and AED certification.
• Current Lifeguarding certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator-Aquatics, and Aquatic Specialist in performing daily duties of aquatic operations.
• Acts as the Manager on Duty and is responsible for opening and/or closing the pool.
• Ensures facility readiness including pump room and chemical checks, safety supplies and safety checks.
• Provides exceptional guest service and up-to-date information about the pool and department.
• Enforces all rules and policies to ensure guest safety.
• Responds to emergencies, performs water rescues, and administers first aid as needed.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of pool and vicinity and manages chemical levels.
• Completes daily records of patron usage, incidents, rescues, water quality and testing procedures.

Skills

Guest service

Emergency response

Communication

Lifeguard supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join the Erie Community Center as our newest Manager on Duty for Aquatics!This Manager on Dutywill perform regular and routine duties in the day-to-day aquatic operations of the Erie Community Center and Town-owned aquatic parks and amenities.

Our Aquatics area at the Erie Community Center is cherished by our community and we are looking for people who are ready to ensure our patrons have a fun and safe experience.

Want to see some of the faces who help make our department a success? View our Parks and Recreation Department Culture video by clicking here.

2026 Hiring Range:

$20.23/hr- $22.76/hr

Posting Dates:

Posting will remain open until positions are filled

** All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process once the positions are filled.

Accommodations

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Anticipated Work Schedule

• Schedule may vary depending on program specific needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manager Duties

• Assists the Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator-Aquatics, and Aquatic Specialist in performing daily duties of aquatic operations.
• Acts as the Manager on Duty. Responsible for opening and/or closing the pool.
• Ensures aquatic facility is ready for normal daily use including pump room and chemical checks, stocking safety supplies, and performing safety checks.
• Provides exceptional guest service and providesaccurateand up to date informationregardingthe pool and department.
• Ensures the safety of guests and program participants by enforcing all rules and policies.
• Maintainsconstant alertness and awareness of patron activities to minimize exposure or threat of incident or accident.
• Remains composed andmakessound judgments in any emergency or non-emergency situation. Responds to emergency situations and performs water rescues, administers first aid,CPRand other medical attention as needed and completes incident reports.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of pool and vicinity including but not limited to decks, walls, windows, equipment, locker rooms, pool, hot tub, spray garden. Responsible for adjusting chemical levels, changing filter baskets, and draining/filling/backwashing hot tub.
• Conducts safety inspections on pool, spa, slide, deck, furniture, play structure, pump room, and prepareappropriate recommendations.
• Mayassistwith training staff. Attends andparticipatesin staff meetings, skill checks, and trainings.
• Completes a variety of paperwork including maintenance of daily records relating to patron usage, incidents, rescues, water quality, watertemperatureand chemical testing procedures.
• Maintainsfrequent communications with staff. Reports issues or concerns with inventory, facility conditions,policiesand incidents to supervisory staff as needed.
• Sets up rotations to ensureoptimalcoverage of lifeguard assignments.
• Completes lifeguard shift evaluations and administers red cap drills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of related aquatics experience preferred.

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• CPR, First Aid and AED certification
• Current Lifeguarding certification
• Ability to obtain within three months of employment:
• Administering Emergency Oxygen and suctioning certifications
• Blood Borne Pathogen certification.
• CPRA pump room orientation when class is available.

EEOC:

The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term,conditionor privilege of employment. Applicants,employeesand former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal,stateor local law.This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes.Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect ofsubstantially interferingwith an individual’s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.