Assistant Swim Coach - Variable Hours

JOB LOCATION

Aurora, Colorado 80013-4823

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The City of Aurora invites you to join a team dedicated to fostering aquatic safety and athletic excellence. As an Assistant Swim Coach, you will play a vital role in mentoring swimmers and refining their techniques in a supportive environment. This position offers the opportunity to shape the local swim team program through hands-on instruction and active participation in competitive meets. Ideal candidates possess a passion for the water and a commitment to providing exceptional service to our community members. Your expertise in pool safety and advanced swimming maneuvers will help participants of all skill levels reach their full potential. We look forward to seeing how your enthusiasm and coaching skills can enhance our aquatic programs.

The hiring rate for this role is $18.00/hour

This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: 

• None

Experience: 

• None

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with swim instruction and/or coaching

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of pool safety and emergency action plans.
• Knowledge of swim team program structure and course material.
• Basic knowledge of advanced swim techniques

Skills: 

• Skilled in swim instruction techniques
• Skilled in customer relations including patrons and parents of swim team members

Abilities: 

• Ability to maintain a safe environment at work site.
• Able to perform and demonstrate skills that are being taught in classes.
• Able to pass internal swim team trainings
• Able to create and adapt workouts based on patron needs and skill
   

Licenses and Certifications Required: 

• Concussion training
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Swim instructor certification

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Moderate physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 25 pounds
• Regular walking and standing
• Regular climbing, bending, kneeling, and crouching
• Hand/foot/eye coordination to perform and demonstrate appropriate fitness skills
• Vision to read instructions and respond to emergencies
• Hearing and speech communication for communication with employees and citizens.

Work Environment:

• Works both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions with exposure to dust, noise, chemicals, water, and other conditions found in an aquatic environment.

Equipment Used:

• This role may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.