AQUATICS DAY CAMP DIRECTOR (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST VIII-NC)

Salary : $23.26 Hourly

Location : City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type : Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal

Job Number : PR25-008 (01-ADCD)

Department : Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC)

Opening Date : 01 / 21 / 2025

DESCRIPTION

This recruitment will remain open until vacancies are filled and may close without further notice. This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies across various park locations and / or in additional programs. This position requires candidates to work the entire duration of the 10-week summer day camp program, including planning and collaborating with co-directors, and attending orientation and trainings prior to the start of camp. Must be available to work a constant schedule between the hours of 6 : 30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday for an average total of 40 hours per week.

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time / part time staff and a budget of $85 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including : 170 parks with more than 3,200 acres devoted to open space and recreation, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas. The Department provides free and fee-based recreational programs and leisure opportunities, both self-directed and organized, for people of all ages and cultures. Youth programs include free youth sports for ages 5 to 14 serving nearly 10,000 participants annually, summer and vacation day camps, 2,100 recreational and educational classes, sailing and aquatics instruction, teen center activities, skateboarding opportunities, and supervised afterschool and weekend activities at parks and schools. In addition, approximately 12,000 youth participate in non-Department sports leagues that utilize park facilities.

Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Work closely with the Aquatics Supervisor to plan and implement aquatics day camp programming.
• Assist the Aquatics Supervisor with ongoing staff training and annual in-service training.
• Supervise staff and aquatics day camp participants.
• Instruct a variety of swim lessons for camp participants at different levels and complete swim lesson evaluations.
• Monitor and maintain accurate registration and attendance records.
• Prepares and develops program materials.
• Collect excursion fees and submit corresponding reports.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Act as lead staff in emergency and rescue situations, including documenting of all incidents.
• Drive to offsite meetings and / or trainings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

The successful candidate will need to meet the following minimum requirements :

Option A) - Two (2) years (or equivalent 500 hours total) of part-time experience (paid or unpaid) working in aquatics or a related field; OR ,

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

Successful candidates will possess the following :

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment is posted open continuous and may close any time after March 14, 2025 To be considered, applicants must submit an online application. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of experience. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act . You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https : / / calcivilrights.ca.gov / fair-chance-act.

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call 562-570-3181.

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and / or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

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INSTRUCTIONS : The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand the information stated in the statement above?

This position requires working the duration of the 10-week summer day camp program, including planning and collaborating with co-directors, and attending orientations and trainings prior to the start of camp. You must be available to work a constant schedule between the hours of 6 : 30 a.m. and 6 : 00 p.m. Monday through Friday for an average total of 40 hours per week. Are you able to meet this requirement?

Do you have the ability to complete a swim test that consists of 200-yard swim in freestyle / breaststroke, 75-yard demonstration, brick retrieval, and treading water?

NON-CAREER NOTICE : I understand that non-career positions are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits.I also understand that non-career positions may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

This position will work at a public city location and will be responsible for the supervision and proper safety of groups of children. Are you able and willing to perform these duties as required?

This position requires the applicant to be at least 18 years of age. Are you at least 18 years of age?

This position requires willingness to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Are you able to meet this requirement?

Do you possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license?

This position requires the applicant to have access to reliable transportation to and from work. Are you able to meet this requirement?

This position requires meeting at least one of the options below :

Option A) - Two (2) years (or equivalent 500 hours total) of part-time experience (paid or unpaid) working in aquatics or a related field; OR ,

Option B) - Forty-eight (48) units of college education, including a minimum of eight (8) units in aquatics or a related field; OR ,

Option C) - A combination of education and experience as outlined above.

Please choose one of the following options that describes your qualifications :

Please describe your experience in aquatics or a related field. (If none, type N / A.)

Please describe your college education, including number of units completed total, and number of units completed related to aquatics or a related field. (If none, please type N / A.)

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word is required. Indicate your proficiency with the computer application listed below. Microsoft Word :

Do you have experience in the use of the ActiveNet registration program?

Do you have current certification or are you enrolled in a class for American Red Cross Lifeguard?

Do you have current certification or are you enrolled in a class for American Red Cross CPR / AED for Lifeguards?

Do you have current certification or are you enrolled in a class for American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor?

Please indicate the amount of experience you have working in customer service or a related field.

Please indicate the amount of experience you have in instructing drawing, painting, crafts, etc.

Please indicate the amount of experience you have in leading outdoor games. (Example : steal the bacon, dodgeball, scavenger hunts, etc.)

Select all the areas below in which you possess knowledge, skills, abilities, or experience. Check all that apply.

I certify that I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

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