Recreation Leader – Department of Recreation & Human Services Department Hiring

Overview

Position Title: Recreation Leader

Company: City Of San Leandro

Location: San Leandro, CA, US

Job Description:

The City of San Leandro is accepting applications for part-time Recreation Leader – Aquatics Program positions. These part-time positions are supervised by the Recreation and Human Services Department. If you enjoy working with children and are interested in providing strong customer service in a swimming pool atmosphere, you are encouraged to apply.

The Employment List generated from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies while the List remains active. Employment Lists shall remain in effect for one year, unless terminated or exhausted.

Positions may require working rotating shifts, evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Work assignments may vary depending on the needs of the department. These are part-time positions that will not exceed a maximum of 850 hours per City fiscal year (July through June).

Responsibilities:

• Leads, oversees and participates in the activities of participants in various aquatic programs, events and activities;
• Maintains pool attendance, safety, and swim lesson report cards.
• Maintains discipline at assigned facility; enforces rules and regulations governing assigned programs; addresses disciplinary/behavior concerns of youth participants with parents/guardians; secures aquatic facilities at conclusion of events;
• Works with various organizations and groups in implementing assigned programs;
• Performs pool attendant and facility caretaker tasks; ensures proper use of facilities and restores facilities to original condition upon completion of aquatic function; cleans, removes debris, and restores to prior set-up;
• Performs required duties under the City’s disaster response plan;
• Provides recommendations for special aquatic programs and events;
• Officiates, organizes and coordinates aquatic activities including swim lessons, water aerobics classes, recreational swims and events;
• Follows all pool safety rules and Recreation and Human Services Department protocols included in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program; takes appropriate action as required to identify and correct safety hazards and report safety concerns to his/her supervisor;
• Prepares post program and activity information, schedules and other reports; and
• Attends to minor needs and problems that may occur in the program or activity during the period of assignment; facilitates resolution or enlists assistance from senior pool staff;
• Assembles supplies; sets up tables and chairs needed for various programs; performs all related event set-ups; sets up a variety of pool equipment and follows pool opening/closing procedures;
• Collects fees at fee-based events, programs and activities;
• Shows available pool space/locations to potential renters; inspects rental locations prior to and at the conclusion of rentals;
• Ensures aquatic facilities and pool equipment are available and maintained in a safe and satisfactory fashion;
• Maintains order at aquatic sites; administers first aid and/or lifeguard rescue skills as needed; completes incident/accident reports as appropriate; reports identified safety hazards;
• Instructs swimming and water safety classes and serves as lifeguard;

Requirements:

• Work independently and assume responsibility for a task;
• Rules and regulations for swimming and pool activities; and
• Apply the principles of First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation;
• Activities appropriate for various age ranges.
• Communicate orally and maintain good relations with the public; and
• Develop interest and encourage participation in assigned aquatic activity;
• Deal effectively and courteously with participants of various ages;
• Fundamentals and techniques of aquatic games, sports, special events, maintenance of pools and facilities and other related recreational activities;
• Keep and maintain various records.
• Principles and practices of customer service;
• Cash handling;
• Application of first-aid and lifesaving techniques;