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Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Avon, Colorado, is more than a destination - it's a place to call home. Here, visitors and residents alike enjoy living, working, and playing in a breathtaking outdoor setting.

At the Town of Avon, we're the driving force behind what makes this community thrive. From fixing potholes to hosting events in stunning Nottingham Park, to teaching swim lessons at our 40,000 sq. ft. full-service Recreation Center, to ensuring public safety, our dedicated team makes it all happen.

We offer a variety of opportunities in fantastic locations, backed by supportive leadership and excellent benefits. Whether you're seeking a full-time career or a seasonal part-time job, the Town of Avon is the perfect place to grow, contribute, and make a difference. What are you waiting for? Join our team today!

Position Overview:

The Town of Avon, Colorado, is accepting applications for an Aquatics Supervisor - Operations

The Aquatics Supervisor - Operations role is responsible for Aquatics operations, Lifeguard staff management, aquatics programs, and coordinating group use and pool rentals year-round. Seasonally this position is responsible for planning and executing Nottingham Lake Lifeguard operations in the summer. Assists the Aquatics Superintendent with promotion and publicity of the Town's aquatic programs, formulating and implementing community aquatic programs, attracting new pool contracts, coordinating the use and supervision of the aquatic facility.

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Why Work for the Town of Avon?(Click Here to View Town of Avon's Full Benefit Guide)

We offer an amazing work environment, supportive leadership, and outstanding benefits, including:

• Retirement match of 11%
• Life insurance
• Avon Recreation Center pass
• Health, Rx, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays
• Spanish Language Initiative
  

Town of Avon Culture and Values
Our team operates on five core values:

• PublicService:Wearecommittedto an effective, community-focused organization that passionately engages and serves our residents, property owners, businesses, and guests.
• Openness:Weareopen,transparent,complete,objectiveandrespectfulofopposingviewswithallTownofficialsandwiththe public inourdecisionsandactions.
• Leadership:Weperformour work with commitment, passion, collaboration, fairness, honesty and courage to elevate our performance, the performance of our co-workers, and the character of our community.
• Integrity:We are professional, ethical, responsible and accountable in our decisions and actions.
• Stewardship: We are custodians and stewards of the Town's financial, physical, environmental and natural resources on behalf of current and future generations.

Essential Functions:

1. Maintains pool operations through vigilant and proactive care of equipment, inventories, chemicals, staff training, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), water balance, pool deck equipment and preventative maintenance.
2. Recruits, selects, and trains full-time and part-time aquatics staff to ensure proper staffing is maintained within the aquatics division
3. Creates the monthly Aquatics staff schedule including regular in-service trainings and manages the schedule throughout the month to make sure all shifts are fully staffed.
4. Develops and implements the new hire training program for the aquatics staff as well as monthly in-service trainings

5. Supervises the work assignments, performance, and evaluation of duties of full-time and part-time staff of the aquatics division, providing coaching and/or corrective action as needed as well as positive reinforcement.
6. Performs monthly inspections of the aquatics area to make sure the facility is ADA compliant, and all water rides and devices have been inspected yearly by the State of Colorado
7. Develops and initiates a wide variety of aquatic activities such as swim lessons, scuba, kayak, masters swim, swim team and other special interest events
8. Monitors programs in operation, evaluates participation and attendance and makes recommendations as necessary
9. Assists with promotional strategies and advertising for all activities
10. Assists in determining fee structures, maintaining revenue and expense records, handling and ensuring proper security of all funds received
11. Oversees the purchase, replacement and maintenance of equipment used in aquatic programs and operations
12. Assists with preparation of budget requests and development and management of the aquatics division
13. Seeks out, obtains community input on new programs, and measures interest levels
14. Communicates the lap pool schedule to the public in a timely manner
15. Prepares and submits bi-weekly payroll for full-time and part-time employees.

Other Duties and Functions:

1. Works closely with the Front Desk, Youth Programs and Recreation Services Superintendent to ensure quality communication between Aquatics and other divisions
2. Instructs various recreational classes as needed
3. Conducts staff meetings for aquatics personnel
4. Acts as Manager on Duty (MOD) at the Recreation Center as needed
5. Attends Town of Avon council meetings and community meetings as necessary

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Physical Education or related field from an accredited college or university with at least two years of experience in recreation planning which has included experience in supervising Aquatics facilities and programs, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Current certification in Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operator (CPO), American Red Cross Lifeguarding/CPR/AED, Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI) is required. Ability to communicate proficiently in Spanish both verbally and in writing is preferred.

Special Requirements: The Town reserves the right to suspend or extend the posting deadline based on receipt of qualified candidates.

• A background check and reference checks will be required prior to employment.
• The Town of Avon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  

Application Deadline Date: 8/21/2026