Aquatics Operator JobID: 13980 + Position Type: Athletics/ Aquatics Operator + Date Posted: 1/29/2026 + Location: Veterans Memorial Aquatic Cent + Closing Date: 02/16/2026 GRADE: G16 (Hourly Range/Step 1 - Step 8: $24.48 - $30.19) MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $24.48 STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40 FTE: 1.0 MONTHS PER YEAR: 12 JOB CODE: 100524 POSITION TYPE: REPLACEMENT LOCATION: THORNTON, CO. Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission toelevate student success for every student every day in every classroom.Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area. SUMMARY: Responsible for the day to day operations of the Veteran's Memorial Aquatics Center (VMAC); provide support to the stadiums as needed. Provide customer service to facility users including school administration, staff, students and non-district entities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Tasks Descriptions: 1. Resource & Event Management - Manage the district aquatics center which includes performing supervisory and administrative work in managing aquatics programs, operations and staffing to include head lifeguards and lifeguards. Be present at all events/games that are scheduled at the VMAC. Conduct setup and tear down as needed for the events/games/meets. Will be the main point of contact during events/games/meets. Assist the Athletics Facilities Lead Operator in developing, managing and coordinating all activities of the (VMAC) including, but not limited to; district practices/meets, club rental, lifeguard training courses, staff training, and programs and activities. Assist and provide oversight to the Event Assistants during events including: cash start-up and reconciliations in order to maintain proper aquatics center cash funds. Assist the Athletic Facilities Lead Operator with hiring of personnel, evaluating/documenting work performance, and training of staff. Complete head guards and lifeguards work schedules for events and activities, assign daily tasks to staff. 2. Aquatics Center Management: Prepare and maintain the VMAC in accordance to State of Colorado Health code guidelines. Perform routine maintenance on all Colorado Timing System equipment to include, touchpads, buttons, timing console, shot clocks, speakers, starter and system cables. Perform routine maintenance in pump room to include strainer baskets, acid washing, backwashing, peristaltic pumps, chemical tubing and changing out chemical barrels. Conduct pool maintenance, daily chemical checks and log completions. Correct pool chemicals and adjust chemical automation units as needed. Maintain documentation of pool chemical levels, incident and accident reports and equipment safety. 3. Building Management: Manage the district aquatics center including coordinating improvements, plans, schedules, safety and security protocol to ensure the well-being of students, parents and staff. Order and maintain first aid, office and other operating supplies. Stock and distribute supplies as necessary. Perform cleaning duties including, removing trash, cleaning and/or sanitizing all of locations facilities including pool, pump room, rooms, restrooms, hallways, stairwells, common areas, bleachers, concessions, ticket booth/admissions, locker rooms, offices, parking lot, walkways, and storage areas. Perform minor repairs and building modifications. Assist the Athletic Facilities Lead Operator with events, repairs, cleaning or other general work at the stadiums as needed. May perform snow removal from parking, pedestrian and play areas when needed utilizing snow blowers and/or shovels. May apply pre- and post-ice control material. 4. Concession Management: Manage the VMAC concession stand including, but not limited to ordering, re-stocking, inventory, and monitoring of the Event Assistants during events. 5. Work with the Athletics Facilities Lead Operator regarding school needs, maintenance, security, concessions and media operations, to promote integrated operations for athletics and activities. 6. Perform other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: • High School Diploma or equivalent. • Must be a minimum of 18 years old. • Prefer a minimum of two (2) years of experience in aquatics program management. • Supervisory experience preferred. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS: + Criminal background check required for hire. + Must successfully complete a pre-hire, post-offer physical abilities examination. + The ability to drive district vehicles under established district guidelines; valid Colorado driver's license, with no more than 2 moving violations in 1 year. + A copy of an individual Motor Vehicle Record must be submitted at time of application. + Ability to travel among district facilities. + Must successfully complete current district training for supervision of Classified Staff within one year of entering position. + American Red Cross Lifeguard Training required. + American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid certification for the professional rescuer required. + Certified Pool Operator (CPO) and/or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) required within 1 year of entering position. + American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Instructor (LGI) required within 1 year of entering position. + Operating knowledge of district facility scheduling software required within four (4) weeks of entering position. + Effective March 2025, ServSafe Certification required within three (3) months of entering position SALARY INFORMATION: All Classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All Newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on their previous experience. Final hourly placement on the Classified Salary schedule is dependent on the Grade Level for the position being posted and employees' previous work experience. "Grade" refers to position or job classification and "Step" refers to the number of work experience credit or service years. See our Classified Salary Schedule (https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1717020448/adams12org/dcipnzi4x7ugaiozstwe/2024- 25ClassifiedSalarySchedule.pdf) for hourly rates. For additional compensation information, please refer to The Classified Master Agreement. (https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1692999330/adams12org/zqldeewjdfyjcnfktcob/ClassMaster Agreement.pdf) BENEFITS INFORMATION: Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see ourBenefits Overview. (https://www.adams12.org/our-district/human-resources/benefits-overview) APPLICATION INFORMATION: All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for. THIS POSTING IS NOT INCLUSIVE OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION. Rev 8/25