Clerical Assistant - Del Mar Aquatics Center (Seasonal)

JOB LOCATION

Aurora, Colorado 80011

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

Dive Into a Cool Part-Time Gig!

Join the City of Aurora team as a Clerical Assistant for our awesome aquatics centers! This role puts you right at the heart of the action, supporting everything from indoor lap pools to sunny outdoor spraygrounds. It is the perfect fit for a student or anyone seeking a flexible schedule in a high-energy environment.

What You Will Do

Be the Face of the Center: Greet guests with a smile and help them get where they need to go.

Keep Things Running: Handle class registrations and help visitors navigate our fun programs.

Master the Front Desk: Take phone calls, answer questions, and manage basic payments.

Support the Splash: Assist with daily tasks that keep our pools and spraygrounds ready for the community. Why You Will Love It

Flexible Hours: Work shifts that fit around school or other commitments.

Great Experience: Build your resume with solid customer service and office skills.

Fun Atmosphere: Spend your workday in a lively setting surrounded by water and sun.

Community Impact: Help your neighbors enjoy the best recreation spots in Aurora. What You Need

Friendly Attitude: A passion for helping people and a positive vibe.

Basic Skills: Comfort using a computer and handling simple math.

Education: A High School diploma or GED (or be currently working toward one). Hiring range for this position is $16.36 - $20.45/hour.

Salary to be commensurate with experience.

This is classified as a Seasonal position, with the selected candidates' employment limited to six (6) consecutive months and up to 40 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

The hiring season for this role is expected to begin on Monday, March 23. 2026 and may run through Sunday, September 13, 2026.

The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications throughout the year. As soon as we determine that we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

This job announcement is to collect applications from candidates for current and future Clerical Assistant positions. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the position's needs.

Position overview

The city of Aurora is seeking a qualified Clerical Assistant to perform receptionist duties and a variety of clerical and administrative support for the operation of Village Green Recreation Center.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Display exceptional front desk customer service skill.

Answer and direct questions, inquiries and concerns of customers by telephone and in person

Register customers in classes using City registration system

Process payments and handle daily reconciliation of revenue, cash handling

Gather information for various reports; maintain logs, informational books, records

Operate a variety of office equipment

Perform room set up and take down

Assist with the preschool program

Performs other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

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

Education:

High School diploma or GED Experience:

At least 6 months of clerical training/experience or equivalent training and experience that will demonstrate required knowledge, abilities and skills. Knowledge:

Knowledge of business English, spelling and math; general office equipment; and personal computers and related software applications. Skills:

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong customer service skills

Efficiently and accurately key information using a keyboard and skill in performing data entry and typing. Accurate cash handling skills Abilities:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Prioritize tasks without direct supervision WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands: Light physical work depending on assignment; may require the ability to lift a maximum of 30 pounds; some lifting, carrying, walking, and standing to set up for facility programs

Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate office equipment

Clear vision to read and interpret reports and other written material

Frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens Work Environment:

Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment in a recreation facility

May consist of high noise volume and busy reception area

May require outdoor work with exposure to dust, odors and noise Equipment Used:

Frequently uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel, and Recreation Registration system, calculator, multi-line telephones, copy/fax machines, credit card machines, and cash drawer

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.