Job Description

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Reunion (Commerce City) - Commerce City, CO 80022
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly

SCHEDULE
- Full-time, year-round
- Some evenings and weekends required
- Seasonal workload variations
LOCATIONS-  This role supports two locations:
Brighton Crossings Managed by the Y - 5225 Longs Peak St., Brighton CO 80601Reunion Managed by the Y - 17910 E. Parkside Dr. Commerce City CO 80022
Lead Seasons. Build Programs. Strengthen Community.
Looking for a role that changes with the seasons — and keeps you growing all year long?
At the YMCA, this unique full-time leadership role blends aquatics and youth development into one dynamic opportunity. From spring through summer, you’ll lead and coordinate our aquatics programs. In the fall and winter months, you’ll transition into overseeing youth programs.
If you’re organized, people-focused, and energized by variety — this role offers year-round impact.
March – Mid-September - Aquatics Coordinator
During our peak aquatics season, you will:
- Coordinate swim lessons, lifeguards, and pool schedules
- Support hiring, training, and supervision of aquatics staff
- Ensure safety, compliance, and quality standards
- Manage program registrations and participant communication
- Foster a safe, welcoming pool environment
You’ll help create confident swimmers and safe aquatic experiences for our community.
Mid-September – February - Youth Programs Coordinator
In the fall and winter months, you will:
- Coordinate youth enrichment programs and activities
- Support seasonal camps and specialty programming
- Supervise part-time program staff
- Ensure licensing and program quality standards are met
- Engage families and build strong relationships
You’ll help create meaningful experiences that support youth development and belonging.
What We’re Looking For
You’re a great fit if you:
- Have experience in aquatics, youth programming, or both
- Are comfortable supervising and supporting part-time staff
- Stay organized and solutions-focused
- Communicate confidently with families and team members
- Thrive in a role that evolves with the seasons
- Model YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
Certifications in lifeguarding, swim instruction, or youth program management are a plus (or willingness to obtain).
Why This Role Is Unique
- Year-round stability with seasonal variety
- Leadership development across departments
- Direct impact on youth and families
- Opportunity to grow within a mission-driven organization
At the YMCA, we strengthen community by connecting people to purpose — and this role lives that mission every day.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Coordinator, Aquatics & Youth Program working as part of the branch management team, will help deliver world-class customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment at the YMCA. This is a position transition seasonally between two primary program areas to support community engagement and operational excellence.
From approximately March through mid-September, the employee serves as the Aquatics Coordinator, working as part of the Facilities Management team to create a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained aquatic environment at the Brighton Venture Center and Reunion Recreation Center. Under the direct supervision of the HOA Managers, this role is responsible for recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervising aquatics staff; ensuring high-quality member service; and maintaining a safe and clean aquatic facility, including pool decks and pump rooms, in accordance with all applicable health and safety standards.
From approximately mid-September through the end of February, the employee transitions into the role of Youth Programs Coordinator. In this capacity, the employee plans, coordinates, and oversees youth programs and seasonal events designed to build community and enrich participant experiences. Programs may include Kids Night Out, Kids N’ Canvas, childcare programming, board game nights, and seasonal events such as Christmas Crafts. The role may also support additional recreational programming throughout the year, including select adult engagement activities such as Bingo, Bunco, Poker Night, and themed social events.
Throughout the year, the incumbent is expected to model and promote the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all interactions with participants, families, staff, and community partners.
OUR PATH
For 150 years, the YMCA of Metro Denver has been more than a place - it is a movement that lifts spirit, mind and body for all.  Our direction is clear: Elevate Lives and Rise Together.  Grounded by our mission and strengthened by the global YMCA movement we will elevate our people, purpose, partnerships and promise.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintain pool safety when delivering swimming lessons; deliver lessons that provide students with the best opportunity to acquire skills for their level
- Educate participants on pool rules and enforce rules as required
- Remain current on all CPR, First Aid and other safety certification training
- Report all accidents and incidents to your supervisor immediately using proper forms
- Proactively clean up and/or repair areas used by the program
- Be visible to members at all times-work towards branch membership retention goals
- Keep daily attendance records and complete level skill sheets
- Be in the water 50-100% of class time
- Communicate with all participants/parents regarding the status of classes
- Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA annual support campaign, and general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans
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WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Physical demands described here are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
- Regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
- Frequently required to sit, reach and must be able to move around the work environment
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and focus
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
YMCA CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION & RISK MANAGEMENT
The YMCA is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and vulnerable individuals. As part of our commitment to child abuse prevention and Praesidium accreditation standards, all employees are required to comply with YMCA abuse prevention policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications & BenefitsQUALIFICATIONS
- 21 years of age or older
- Must have American Red Cross/YMCA Lifeguard certification
- YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification -preferred
- Previous experience as a supervisor preferred
- Previous experience with pool maintenance and swimming lessons preferred
- Current CPR for professional rescuer, AED and Oxygen Administration
- Certified Pool Operator Certificate preferred, otherwise must obtain with 6 months of hire.
BENEFITS
- Health and Vision Care
- Dental
- Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
- Paid Time off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Free Membership
- Program Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program