Recreation Leader I - Buchanan Pool (Seasonal)

Salary: $16.50 HourlyLocation : Pittsburg, CAJob Type: SeasonalJob Number: 488Department: RecreationDivision: Buchanan PoolOpening Date: 01072025Closing Date: 4302025 5:00 PM Pacific Position InformationThe 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 attendancePrior 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 DepartmentThe Recreation Department provides programs and services that enhance the quality of life for the Pittsburg community through the following:Youth and Young Adult Services: variety of programs for youth and young adults including job readiness, employment opportunities, wellness, and arts and community.Sports: variety of recreation sports leagues, camps and clinics for youth and adults and responsible for field rentals and usage.Small World Park: daily operations of children's amusement park that is open weekends only in the springfall and four days a week during the summer.Aquatics: operation of aquatic center including recreation and lap swim, classes, and programs and rentals.Senior Center: various activities and programs for residents, ages 50+ to include exercise programs, financial counseling, crafts, special excursions, health management, social events, meals, and wellness.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 PittsburgThe 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, OperationsMaintenance, 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: Provide swimming instruction to all age groups and ability levels; Provide clerical assistance to pool staffSell admissions to the pool and work snack bar concessionsKeep a record of all transactions; Administer first aid; Perform maintenance of office and snack bar. Training in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR is required and may be provided during employment.Lifeguard: Rescue swimmers in distress; enforce pool rule; administer first aid; ability to deal with stressful situations; and perform general maintenance of pool and surrounding area. Lifeguards are required to possess an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Responding to Emergency training. Lifeguards should have refined swimming skills and the ability to swim 20 laps.Qualified applicants must be at least 15 years of age. Selection Process1. 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. BackgroundPre-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 backgroundpre-employment process, successful candidates will complete new hire onboarding which includes paperwork, reviewing of applicable policies, and training. Police Trainee receives medical, dental, sick leave and retirement benefits while in the Police Academy. Other seasonal employees receive sick leave and are limited to 999 hours per fiscal year.01 Are you at least 16 years old? Yes No 02 Do you possess a Lifeguard certification Yes No 03 Do you possess First Aid certification from the American Red Cross? Yes No 04 Do you possess CPR certification from the American Red Cross? Yes No 05 Are you currently participating in any extracurricular sports or activities? 06 Have you participated in a previous City of Pittsburg teen programs before and if so which one(s)? Yes No 07 Why are you interested in working as a Recreation Leader for the City of Pittsburg? 08 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 "NA". Yes, I understand 09 Monday 10 Tuesday 11 Wednesday 12 Thursday 13 Friday 14 Saturday 15 Sunday Required Question

Created: 2025-02-22