Recreation Leader I - Buchanan Pool (Seasonal)

Salary : $16.50 Hourly

Location : Pittsburg, CA

Job Type : Seasonal

Job Number : 488

Department : Recreation

Division : Buchanan Pool

Opening Date : 01 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : 4 / 30 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

Position Information

The City of Pittsburg is seeking Seasonal Recreation Leaders to ensure the safety of swimmers and visitors at our aquatic facilities at Buchanan Swim Center. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop leadership skills, gain valuable work experience, and spend your summer by the pool. Make a splash this Spring-join our team and help create a safe and enjoyable experience for our community!

Successful candidates will possess the following :

• Safety Awareness : Demonstrates a commitment to ensuring the well-being of all patrons and enforce facility rules and regulations.
• Vigilance : Maintains focus and readiness to respond in high-pressure situations, providing first aid or lifesaving techniques as needed.
• Teamwork : Collaborates effectively with staff and supervisors to provide a seamless experience.
• Customer Service : Creates a welcoming and positive environment for all visitors.
• Responsibility : Takes initiative and completes assigned tasks reliably; dependable and able to maintain punctual attendance
• Prior experience as a lifeguard or swim instructor is desired.
• Familiarity with pool safety protocols and water rescue techniques is desired.
• Current certification in Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, and AED (or willingness to obtain prior to start date).
• Strong swimming skills and physical fitness.

About the Recreation Department

The Recreation Department provides programs and services that enhance the quality of life for the Pittsburg community through the following :

The Marina Community Center located in downtown Pittsburg provides a hub for Recreation staff and community partners and offers indoor programs and activities for youth, families, and all residents.

About Pittsburg

The City of Pittsburg is a culturally rich and diverse community of over 74,000 residents and expected to grow to 90,000 in the next 20 years. Pittsburg is located in the Bay Area Region of Northern California and is perfectly situated for easy access to San Francisco, Napa Valley, Sacramento, the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and Lake Tahoe. Pittsburg City Hall is also conveniently located a short walk from the Pittsburg Center Station of the Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART), making a commute from cities throughout the Bay Area very easy. Pittsburg has waterfront homes, a performing arts theater, a variety of seasonal events, an extensive park system, a large public-school system, and a variety of shopping centers. The recently renovated Marina is also an ideal place to visit and is located within steps of the Old Town shopping district and downtown living, with nearly 600 boat slips, a free public boat launch, fuel dock, caf, bait shop, and the Pittsburg Yacht Club. Pittsburg has featured such events as the Seafood and Music Festival, car shows, movies in the park, kayaking, and fishing derbies. With its commitment to a quality community environment, Pittsburg is an ideal city in which to live, work and recreate.

The City of Pittsburg is a full-service city following the council-manager form of government. We have about 290 full time employees and about 350 employees total (depending on the season). Pittsburg is currently organized into the following departments : City Management, Community and Economic Development (Building, Economic Development, Code Enforcement, and Planning), Community Services (Housing Authority, Pittsburg Power Company, and the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency), Recreation, Human Resources, Finance, Police, and Public Works (Engineering, Operations / Maintenance, Utilities, Facilities, Parks, and Water Treatment).

Check out Pittsburg's Facebook Page to see more about what the City offers :

Join Team Pittsburg to do meaningful work that will shape the community and make a positive difference.

Examples of Duties

Swim Aide :

Lifeguard :

Selection Process

1. Application process : Applicants must complete an online employment application which includes a supplemental questionnaire at Applications will be evaluated to determine if it meets the minimum qualifications of the job. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase in the process. All communication regarding your application status will be sent via email only.

2. Departmental Hiring Interviews : Accepted applicants will be interviewed by Recreation Staff and offered the hourly position if successful. 3. Background / Pre-employment Process : If applicable, candidates will need to complete a background that may consist of livescan fingerprinting, drug screening, TB test, and any other required screening.

4. New Hire Paperwork : After completion of the background / pre-employment process, successful candidates will complete new hire onboarding which includes paperwork, reviewing of applicable policies, and training.

Are you at least 16 years old?

Do you possess a Lifeguard certification

Do you possess First Aid certification from the American Red Cross?

Do you possess CPR certification from the American Red Cross?

Are you currently participating in any extracurricular sports or activities?

Have you participated in a previous City of Pittsburg teen programs before and if so which one(s)?

Why are you interested in working as a Recreation Leader for the City of Pittsburg?

For the next questions, provide the hours you are available to work between the hours of 7 : 00 a.m. and 10 : 00 p.m. each day. For example : Monday 1 : 00 p.m. - 10 : 00 p.m. If you are not able to work a certain day, indicate "N / A".

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