RECREATION LEADER (Entry, Journey, Experienced) Various Divisions (Seasonal)

Salary : $16.57 - $22.65 Hourly

Location : Huntington Beach, CA

Job Type : Seasonal

Job Number : 9908-1224

Department : Community and Library Services Department

Opening Date : 12 / 16 / 2024

Description

This is a Seasonal, Non Permanent Position

Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have outstanding opportunities available, as we're looking for the "right people" to serve as Recreation Leaders with the Community and Library Services Department .

This posting will be used to fill seasonal vacancies across the following divisions / locations :

Please complete the supplemental questionnaire to indicate your area(s) of interest)

Adventure Playground

Aquatics

Art Camp

Day Camp

Hours worked per week may vary and may include evenings and weekends.

Examples of Essential Duties

Ideal candidates must possess effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to relate to a diverse group of people.

Adventure Playground at HB Central Park : Ideal candidates must possess effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to relate to a diverse group of people.

Under supervision, assists in planning, promoting and implementing of Adventure Playground programs; assists in collection of donations of materials and prepares sites for daily activities.

Aquatics at HB City Gym & Pool : (These positions are for individuals interested in training to potentially become Lifeguards and / or Water Safety Instructors.) Ideal candidates must possess effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to relate to a diverse group of people.

Under supervision, provides program information, customer service both in person and over the telephone, may collect fee or donations for recreation programs, perform equipment set-up and break-down; and perform a variety of routine and semi-skilled tasks including but not limited to the following :

Respond to customer inquiries, provide information regarding community programs; register customers for recreational activities, plan, direct and coordinate activities and special events.

Individuals in this assignment will also receive training in the following areas :

How to conduct swimming lessons and lifesaving classes; how to provide lifeguarding duties, patrol pool decks, and assist pool manager / aquatics supervisor in the complete safety of pool operation, and other related work.

Hourly pay for Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor roles ranges from $16.57 to $24.53. Training dates for 2025 are as follows :

Lifeguard :

• February 1st & 2nd
• April 5th & 6th
• Additional dates may be added as needed

Water Safety Instructor :

Art Camp at HB Art Center : Ideal candidates possess effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills and work well in a variety of environments. Excellent customer service skills and people skills are required. The incumbent will be assigned to work weekdays, morning to afternoon at the Art Center from the end of June through the first week of August.

Typical duties include setting up the studio classroom, checking participants in and out, assisting teaching artists with art lessons, and coordinating monitored outdoor creative and recreation activities during breaks.

Day Camp : The ideal candidate must possess effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills and work well in a variety of environments. Excellent customer service skills and people skills are required.

Candidate must be able to work the hours / days of camp : Camp hours : 7 : 30 AM-6 : 00 PM Monday through Friday, June 16th to August 22nd .

With direction of the Summer Day Camp Coordinator :

Candidates will be required to attend mandatory training June 4, 2025 - June 7, 2025.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience : Some high school and previous experience or related training required. Volunteer service or school-related experience is accepted and should be reflected in the application.

Certifications : CPR / First Aid Certificates must be obtained within three (3) months of appointment.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker : In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE :

Please Note : The hiring department will contact applicants as needed.

Supplemental Information

Temporary / part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 - June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants.

The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.

PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.

CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

NOTE : The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

This position requires that you complete First Aid and CPR training within the first three (3) months of hire. Will you be able to meet this requirement?

Please tell us why you are interested in a part-time seasonal position working in the Community & Library Services Department.

Please select the area(s) of the department you are interested in.

Please explain how your education, experience and / or training have prepared you for the position(s) you have applied for.

Please include dates of and where education and training were obtained; Employer, Dates of Employment, Job Title, and duties where experience was obtained.)

If you are selected for hire, are you prepared to provide the following, when applicable : School Transcripts / Diploma, copies of Certifications and / or Licenses, and any other requested documentation of information you provided in the job application?

If you answered "No" to the last question, please explain :

Have you completed in full every relevant section of the application, including listing References with contact phone numbers?

Note : You may add additional information to your application at this time by selecting any of the categories in the navigation to the left.)

Are you a CalPERS Retired Annuitant?

Required Question

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