Assistant Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics

Assistant Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics

Salary

$20.19 - $27.26 Hourly

Location

Casper Recreation Center - Casper, WY

Job Type

Non-Full-Time Position

Job Number

1014-17

Department

Parks, Recreation, and Public Facilities Department

Division

Aquatics (970)

Opening Date

04/21/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

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Class Summary

Assigned to: Aquatis

Join Our Team as an Aquatics Assistant Recreation Coordinator!

Are you a natural leader who thrives in fast-paced, people-focused environments? We're looking for a motivated and organized professional to step into the role of Aquatics Assistant Recreation Coordinator, where no two days are the same.

In this dynamic position, you'll oversee concession operations across multiple sites, coordinate and support staff, manage inventory and ordering, and ensure top-tier cleanliness and food safety standards. You'll be hands-on during peak times, helping teams succeed while delivering an outstanding guest experience.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in leading others, and wants to make a direct impact on both team performance and overall operations. You'll gain valuable leadership experience while playing a key role in driving customer satisfaction and revenue.

We're seeking dependable, detail-oriented individuals with strong communication skills, a knack for multitasking, and experience in customer service or food service. If you're ready to take ownership, solve problems on the fly, and lead with confidence, we'd love to hear from you.

Incumbents are responsible for coordinating programs within the Recreation Division.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Receives direct supervision from higher-level supervisory and management staff.

Typical Class Essential Duties

1. Leads staff to include: assigning work; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; and maintaining a healthy and safe work environment.

2. Assists with scheduling recreational staff according to program needs; coordinates facility and program schedules; opens and closes facilities used in recreation programs.

3. Provides administrative assistance and supervision of program areas such as adventure camps, concessions, sports, or aquatic classes. Monitors compliance and enforces program rules as appropriate.

4. Assists in setting up facility equipment for games and leagues, including volleyball nets, basketball hoops, softball equipment, and raising/lowering curtains, to support the operation of gameday and game night activities for sports leagues.

5. Assists with purchasing program materials and supplies as needed.

6. Assists with developing marketing materials such as brochures, newsletters, and markets recreational programs for the community.

7. Assists with administrative tasks associated with the coordination of an assigned program.

8. Receives and verifies payments; operates a cash register; processes and maintains related records to reconcile accounts receivable tasks.

9. Provides general customer service and communicates with the public regarding fees, policies, rules and general information about the facility or program.

10. Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.

11. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:

• Basic education and practical training in sports, fitness, games, and recreational activities for children and adults.
• Basic principles and practices of planning and implementing recreation programs.
• Customer service principles.
• Basic principles of leading and training staff.
• Basic math and balancing accounts.
• Modern office procedures, methods and use of technological equipment including database management and use of software applications.

Abilities (position requirements at entry):

Ability to:

• Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
• Work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Lead lower-level staff.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Interpret and explain Recreation Center policies and procedures.
• Learn how to correctly set up volleyball nets, raise and lower basketball hoops, and adjust curtains to ensure safety and proper alignment.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Operate modern office equipment, software, and operating systems/applications.
• Interpret, follow, explain, and apply Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Follow all City safety procedures and report all accidents/incidents immediately to a supervisor.

Skills (position requirements at entry):

Skill in:

• Working enthusiastically with groups of children and adults.
• Prioritizing and assigning tasks.
• Developing and implementing recreational programs.
• Handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Collecting and counting cash.
• Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with customers, staff, and the general public.
• Using computers and related software applications.
• Oral and written communication sufficient to exchange or convey information and to provide and receive work direction.

Training, Experience & Certifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Minimum one (1) year of experience planning and/or implementing a recreation program preferred.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of a valid Wyoming driver's license preferred.

Supplemental Information & Physical Requirements

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment with the City of Casper is contingent upon a successful background screen and pre-employment drug test. Applicants who have failed a pre-employment screen or have been terminated from the City of Casper are ineligible for employment consideration for 12 months. You will become eligible for consideration 12 months from the date of your incident (pre-employment screen or termination).

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must utilize direct deposit for payroll purposes.

Driving records are required for all new employees regardless of the positions driving requirements. If the employee has not held a Wyoming drivers license for the last three years, the employee must provide at their own initiation and expense a driving record from their previous state(s) of residence.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

City of Casper employees in data creation and modification, security sensitive or safety and protective positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Some employees may be subject to random drug testing if their responsibilities include:

• Emergency response/rescue
• Handling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid waste
• Operating or maintaining water and wastewater systems
• Writing or modifying code, maintaining or modifying City data systems including work on networks, servers, and communication systems
• CDL operations and driving
• Operating power-driven machinery or equipment
• Creating or modifying health, financial, security and or risk documents or assessments
• Working with or directing minors

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up-to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Incumbent is subject to perform duties either indoors or outdoors, which may include extreme climate/weather conditions (warm humid indoors/unpredictable weather outdoors) and ongoing exposure to sun and pool chemicals such as chlorine. The nature of duties involves constant mental and visual attention. Incumbents in this position will be in situations where they may experience critical/traumatic events and need to have the ability to quickly move between workspaces.

The City of Casper does not offer any benefits for employees who hold regular part-time positions who do not meet minimum hours worked. For more details, contact Human Resources at (307) 235-8421.

01

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctoral Degree

02

How many years of experience do you have in planning and/or implementing a recreation program?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

03

Please describe (in detail) your experience and where you obtained the experience.

04

Please describe your experience and job duties that involved handing cash.

05

Please describe your experience and job duties that involved demonstrating leadership among groups of adults and children.

06

This position offers varied hours to include evenings/weekends (based needs). Are you available to work weekends and evenings?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you currently an employee of the City of Casper?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Casper

Address 200 N David St.

Human Resources

Casper, Wyoming, 82601

Phone (307)235-8344

(307)235-8421

Website http://www.casperwy.gov