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 LIFEGUARD II/INSTRUCTOR

RECREATION DEPARTMENT

 

$15.76 hourly

(Effective July 1, 2020: $16.23 hourly)

 

Summer Aquatics Season

Preferred availability to work from

May 1 to  August 14, 2020

 

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled – Priority Screening in February

 

ABOUT THE POSITION:

City of Gilroy is recruiting for seasonal Lifeguard II/Instructors for the 2020 Summer Season. The main goal of the Recreation Department is to offer excellent recreation programs that provide community members with a wide-range of opportunities to celebrate life and community through people, parks, programs, and special events which are delivered by a team of employees dedicated to offering quality recreational, social, and cultural services to all Gilroy residents

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under direct supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator, Pool Manager, and/or the Assistant Pool Manager, the Lifeguard II/Instructor is responsible for instructing youth and adults with basic to advanced swimming skills, supervising the safety of participants during recreational swimming, and enforce pool safety and sanitation rules whenever the pool facility is in use.  Employees in this classification instruct and supervise the participants in the summer aquatics program. This is a temporary/seasonal position.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Observe pool areas to insure cleanliness and safe, proper use of facilities and equipment.
2. Maintain constant surveillance over pool users to ensure that they conduct themselves in a manner so as not to endanger themselves or others.
3. Enforce pool rules and regulations as they pertain to pool users.
4. Perform rescues, administer first aid, perform CPR with AED and summon supervisors and emergency personnel as required for injuries or other medical emergencies.
5. Administers practical swim tests to determine participants’ skill level.
6. Complete report cards and certificates at the completion of each swim class.
7. Work at multiple, outdoor locations and in the water in variable temperatures and weather conditions.
8. Compile written report to document rescues, injuries, and other incidents as required.
9. Keep daily activity logs of rescues and other incidents involving the administration of first aid and enforcement of pool rules.
10. When not on lifeguard duty performing safety supervision functions, will provide swim lessons, water safety instructions or similar duties in accordance with Red Cross guidelines.
11. Plan and implement lesson plans.
12. Communicates to Manager and/or Assistant Manager any problems that take attention away from guarding pool.
13. Directs use of equipment, including diving board, games, special event equipment.
14. Set-up pool area and cleanup after instruction.
15. Develop positive relationships with pool users to ensure cooperation with pool rules and positive public relations.
16. Assist in the closure of swimming pool areas as warranted.
17. Participate in related training programs and staff meetings.
18. Perform related work as required

 LIFEGUARD I/ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

RECREATION DEPARTMENT

 

$13.77 per hour

(Effective July 1, 2020: $14.18 hourly)

 

Summer Aquatics Season

Preferred availability to work from

May 1 to  August 14, 2020

 

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled – Priority Screening in February

 

 

ABOUT THE POSITION

 

City of Gilroy is recruiting for seasonal Lifeguard I/Assistant Instructors for the 2020 Summer Season. The main goal of the Recreation Department is to offer excellent recreation programs that provide community members with a wide-range of opportunities to celebrate life and community through people, parks, programs, and special events which are delivered by a team of employees dedicated to offering quality recreational, social, and cultural services to all Gilroy residents.

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under direct supervision of the Pool Manager, and/or the Assistant Pool Manager, is responsible for instructing youth and adults with basic to advanced swimming skills, supervising the safety of participants during recreational swimming, and enforce pool safety and sanitation rules whenever the pool facility is in use.  Employees in this classification instruct and supervise the participants in the summer aquatics program. This is a temporary/seasonal position.

 

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Observe pool areas to insure cleanliness and safe, proper use of facilities and equipment.
2. Maintain constant surveillance over pool users to ensure that they conduct themselves in a manner so as not to endanger themselves or others.
3. Enforce pool rules and regulations as they pertain to pool users.
4. Perform rescues, administer first aid, perform CPR and AED and summon supervisors and emergency personnel as required for injuries or other medical emergencies.
5. May assist the Lifeguard II/Instructor with swim lessons for various age and skill levels in accordance with Red Cross guidelines.
6. Work at multiple outdoor locations and in the water in variable temperatures and weather conditions.
7. Compile written report to document rescues, injuries, and other incidents as required.
8. Keep daily activity logs of rescues and other incidents involving the administration of first aid and enforcement of pool rules.
9. When not on lifeguard duty performing safety supervision functions, will assist with swim lessons, as Lifeguard Certificate permits, or similar duties in accordance with Red Cross guidelines.
10. Communicates to Pool Manager and/or Assistant Pool Manager any problems that take attention away from guarding pool.
11. Directs use of equipment, including diving board, games, special event equipment.
12. Set-up pool area and cleanup after instruction.
13. Develop positive relationships with pool users to ensure cooperation with pool rules and positive public relations.
14. Assist in the closure of swimming pool areas as warranted.
15. Participate in related training programs and staff meetings.
16. Perform related work as required.

HEAD LIFEGUARD/LIFEGUARD II/INSTRUCTOR

RECREATION DEPARTMENT

 

$16.76 hourly

(Effective July 1, 2020: $17.23 hourly)

 

Summer Aquatics Season

Preferred availability to work from

May 1 to  August 14, 2020

 

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled – Priority Screening in February

 

ABOUT THE POSITION

City of Gilroy is recruiting for seasonal Head Lifeguards for the 2020 Summer Season.  The main goal of the Recreation Department is to offer excellent recreation programs that provide community members with a wide-range of opportunities to celebrate life and community through people, parks, programs, and special events which are delivered by a team of employees dedicated to offering quality recreational, social, and cultural services to all Gilroy residents.

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under direct supervision of the Recreation (Aquatics) Coordinator, Pool Manager, and/or the Assistant Pool Manager, is responsible for instructing youth and adults with basic to advanced swimming skills, supervising the safety of participants during recreational swimming, and enforce pool safety and sanitation rules whenever the pool facility is in use.  Employees in this classification instruct and supervise the participants in the summer aquatics program. This is a seasonal position.  Employees selected as a Head Lifeguard are classified as a Lifeguard II and assigned additional Head Lifeguard duties.  Head Lifeguard is a special assignment position and employees in this special assignment may shift to Lifeguard II at the discretion of the Recreation (Aquatics) Coordinator at any time.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES HEAD LIFEGUARD:

1. Be a leader among the Aquatic Team
2. Assist with staff in-service trainings
3. Under the supervision of the MODs, assist with office duties – collecting daily fees, entering money in Active, managing snack shack
4. Support the MOD during operation as needed
5. Cover a lunch break for a MOD
6. Assist with the management and operation of private swim lessons
7. Assist with managing group lessons
8. Lead opening and closing duties and delegate job assignments to other staff and volunteers
9. Assign the opening lifeguard rotation
10. Mentor and assist with the supervision of Jr. Guard Volunteers
11. Attend weekly MOD meetings
12. Assist the MODs in conducting red-cap drills (unannounced test of lifeguard’s skills – could be a rescue or first aid situation
13. Perform the duties of a Lifeguard II

*MODs = Assistant Pool Managers and Pool Manager *APM = Assistant Pool Manager

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES LIFEGUARD II:

1. Observe pool areas to insure cleanliness and safe, proper use of facilities and equipment.
2. Maintain constant surveillance over pool users to ensure that they conduct themselves in a manner so as not to endanger themselves or others.
3. Enforce pool rules and regulations as they pertain to pool users.
4. Perform rescues, administer first aid, perform CPR with AED and summon supervisors and emergency personnel as required for injuries or other medical emergencies.
5. Administers practical swim tests to determine participants’ skill level.
6. Complete report cards and certificates at the completion of each swim class.
7. Work at multiple, outdoor locations and in the water in variable temperatures and weather conditions.
8. Compile written report to document rescues, injuries, and other incidents as required.
9. Keep daily activity logs of rescues and other incidents involving the administration of first aid and enforcement of pool rules.
10. When not on lifeguard duty performing safety supervision functions, will provide swim lessons, water safety instructions or similar duties in accordance with Red Cross guidelines.
11. Plan and implement lesson plans.
12. Communicates to Manager and/or Assistant Manager any problems that take attention away from guarding pool.
13. Directs use of equipment, including diving board, games, special event equipment.
14. Set-up pool area and cleanup after instruction.
15. Develop positive relationships with pool users to ensure cooperation with pool rules and positive public relations.
16. Assist in the closure of swimming pool areas as warranted.
17. Participate in related training programs and staff meetings.
18. Perform related work as required.

ASSISTANT POOL MANAGER

RECREATION DEPARTMENT

 

$16.08 - $20.02 hourly

(Effective July 1, 2020:  $16.56 - $20.62 hourly)

 

Preferred availability to work from

May 1 to  August 14, 2020

 

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled – Priority Screening in February

 

ABOUT THE POSITION

City of Gilroy is recruiting for seasonal one (1) Assistant Pool Manager for the 2020 Summer Season.  The main goal of the Recreation Department is to offer excellent recreation programs that provide community members with a wide-range of opportunities to celebrate life and community through people, parks, programs, and special events which are delivered by a team of employees dedicated to offering quality recreational, social, and cultural services to all Gilroy residents.

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direct supervision of the Pool Manager and/or Recreation (Aquatics) Coordinator and indirect supervision of a Recreation Supervisor, plan, organize and direct the physical, educational, recreational and social activities of the Summer Aquatics Programs. The Assistant Pool Manager is responsible for supervising aquatic staff in the absence of the Pool Manager and aiding the Pool Manager in evaluating the aquatics staff. This is a temporary/seasonal position.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Maintain constant surveillance over pool users and staff to ensure they conduct themselves in a manner so as not to endanger themselves or others.
2. Enforce pool rules and regulations as they pertain to pool users and staff.
3. Observe pool areas to ensure cleanliness and safe, proper use of facilities and equipment.
4. Assists the Pool Manager in the collection of all fees, prepares daily records of receipts and deposits same in accordance with agency policies.
5. Participate in and assist the Recreation (Aquatics) Coordinator and Pool Manager in related training programs and staff meetings. Assist in training aquatics personnel.
6. Assist the Pool Manager in planning, organizing and directing a wide variety of programs and activities to meet the recreational, education, physical and social needs of the community.
7. Assist the Pool Manager with supervising, scheduling, directing and evaluating aquatics personnel, including Lifeguards II, Lifeguards I, cashiers and volunteers in the instruction of lessons, recreational swim and special events.
8. Assist the Pool Manager with managing private and semi-private swim lesson instruction.
9. Assists the Pool Manager with the Junior Lifeguard Volunteer Program.
10. Assists the Pool Manager with the execution of outdoor pool parties (set-up, hosting and clean-up).
11. Assist staff in performing rescues, administering first aid, performing CPR, using an AED and summoning supervisors and emergency personnel as required for injuries or other medical emergencies. Follow the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) as it relates to injuries on waterslides.
12. Maintains, analyzes and submits pertinent records in respect to daily patron admissions and revenue, sanitary water conditions (chlorine and pH readings), accidents, rescues and assists, and first aid.
13. Ensure parent evaluations are distributed and collected at the end of each swim session for all classes taught.
14. Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

POOL CASHIER/REGISTRATION ASSISTANT

RECREATION DEPARTMENT

 

$13.00 – $15.10 hourly

(Effective July 1, 2020: $14.00 - $15.55 hourly)

 

Summer Aquatics Season

Preferred availability to work from

May 1 to  August 14, 2020

 

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled – Priority Screening in February

 

ABOUT THE POSITION:

City of Gilroy is recruiting for a seasonal Pool Cashier/Registration Assistant for the 2020 Summer Season. The main goal of the Recreation Department is to offer excellent recreation programs that provide community members with a wide-range of opportunities to celebrate life and community through people, parks, programs, and special events which are delivered by a team of employees dedicated to offering quality recreational, social, and cultural services to all Gilroy residents.

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under direct supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator, Pool Manager and/or Assistant Manager, performs basic cashiering duties and varied clerical work of average difficulty as needed to facilitate swim lesson participant registration and fee collection for recreational swimming program.

 

Please note:

• Summer Aquatics Program would like all staff to begin employment on May 1, 2020 for training and work shifts on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Staff who are unable to begin work on May 1 will begin employment on June 8.
• Applicants who can commit to the entire season (May 1 – August 14) will be given preference.
• All staff beginning employment on May 1 must attend HR Orientation on April 27, 28 or 29.

The Position

The City of Orinda Planning Department is seeking a strong, customer-service oriented Planning Technician, for a limited-term, to primarily staff the Planning Counter and process code-enforcement cases. Depending on experience, the successful candidate may also gain opportunities to assist with various current and long-range planning tasks. This non-exempt position will report to the Director of Planning.

Qualifications

All City of Orinda employees are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s core values including serving the public, being respectful and accountable, maintaining professionalism, and demonstrating responsibility. Specific qualifications for the position are noted in the following:

Education & Experience:

• A 4-year bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field;
• Equivalent to two-years of college, supplemented by at least two years of job experience or training in the planning or a planning-related field; or
• Four years of planning and building administrative support experience.

Other Qualifications Required:

• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and an occupational medical pre-employment physical exam which includes a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to work in a standard office environment including ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 30 pounds as well as ability travel to different sites and locations.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License.
• Strong communication (written and oral), research, and analytical skills.
• Competency in basic computer programs/applications such as Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Box, etc.
• Basic understanding of planning principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework and/or experience with aspects of urban planning, long-range planning, urban redevelopment, public policy, civic engagement, stakeholder participation, and governance.
• Ability to be remain flexible and work both independently and collaboratively in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to learn fast and adapt quickly without comprising the quality of work.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS.

Typical Functions

• Staffs the Planning Counter to assist the public, conduct plan checks, collect and process forms, and file permit applications and plans.
• Responds to email, telephone, and counter inquiries regarding the municipal code, entitlements, and the City’s development policies and procedures.
• Conducts field work, including Planning Final Inspections, site visits, and code-enforcement.
• Receives, investigates, and monitors requests to investigate alleged violations of the municipal codes and other complaints.
• Coordinates and conducts abatement procedures, including preparing correspondence, coordination with other agencies (Contra Costa County Building Division, Moraga-Orinda Fire District, etc.).
• Processes applications for a hillside-grading permit, elevated-deck permit, exception permit, tree-removal permit, and other “minor” discretionary projects.
• Assists staff in collecting and preparing data for various planning projects and provides support at community meetings as necessary.
• Researches and prepares routine graphic displays/exhibits for use by the Department, Planning Commission, and City Council.
• Drafts reports of limited or variable complexity.

How to Apply

Please visit CalOpps.org to submit a fully-completed application, current resume, and a cover letter before the filing deadline. A limited number of applicants with the most desirable qualifications, as determined by initial screening of applications and resume, will be invited to participate in an interview and testing process that may consist of a written test and oral-board interview. Applicants will be notified by email if they are invited to participate further in the selection process. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (925) 253-4214 or at humanresources@cityoforinda.org.

Completed application materials must be submitted on the CalOpps.org website by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

 
The City of Orinda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability.  In accordance with Federal law, the City of Orinda will only hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States.  Candidates with a disability which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should submit a request for accommodation with the application.  Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.
 

Community Coordinator
Recreation Department
 
$5,288.17 - $6,604.25 Monthly Salary and Excellent Benefits
The City of Gilroy is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under the direct supervision of a Recreation Supervisor, Youth Task Force Coordinator, or the designee, the Community Coordinator shall develop, plan, organize, promote, supervise, and evaluate several neighborhood building and community engagement strategies alongside community members and South County Youth Task Force partners in targeted neighborhoods.  As the liaison for the City, this position will work closely in collaboration with residents, local grassroots community-based organizations, Gilroy Unified School District, public safety agencies, private businesses, community and faith-based groups to develop and provide non-traditional recreational, community-based programs, services and resources to targeted youth and families. Service areas may include, but are not limited to: community and neighborhood organizing; community projects, meetings, educational workshops and special events; supervising and coordinating youth services, such as youth employment, delinquency prevention, intervention and diversion programs; Other program areas may include planning and administering traditional recreational programs such as youth or adult sport activities, late night gyms, contract classes, facility rentals, special events, cultural arts, summer camps, after-school programs, volunteers, aquatics and activity registration. Community Coordinators may be assigned to any combination of program areas for Gilroy that support local and regional South County Youth Task Force initiatives and public recreation efforts. 
 
Working evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required based on assigned program area(s). This position will primarily work at the San Ysidro Cultural Center and will help supervise staff while acting as a City liaison for residents, organizations, and community groups in a cooperative environment toward achieving shared goals.
 
This is an ideal entry opportunity for a candidate with any experience working with at-risk youth and low income families, to gain knowledge in public policy, and in development and implementation of social programs at the city and county levels.

 
 

The Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District invites applications for  OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT to fill one vacancy. The final filing date is February 07, 2020.

The District is seeking an Operations Superintendent who is responsible for supervising and overseeing Operations staff.  This position requires in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operations, department policies and procedures. The incumbent in this management position is expected to quickly identify and correct problems, including troubleshooting complicated biological, chemical, mechanical, electrical, and controls systems problems. The incumbent should also have knowledge of compiling data for preparation of state mandatory reporting, and be able to develop and maintain department budgets.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications (please see job description), the ideal candidate for this position will also possess the following attributes:

• Creates a positive work environment.
• Displays a positive and professional attitude with a focus on developing strong Leadership skills.
• Respects and supports the diversity and differences in their coworkers and the community we serve.
• Has outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to successfully adapt to changing priorities.
• Has a passion to improve the organization and a desire to continuously strive for personal growth.
• Is a team player who enjoys working with peers, partners and others to positively impact the District’s efficiency, performance and work environment.
• Is open, honest, direct and will exercise a high degree of common sense and sound judgement.
• Discreet and respectful when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Strong and proven management and leadership skills; as well as skills in business and organizational management, financial management, program and project planning, strategic planning and consensus building.

 

The City of Rocklin is accepting applications for a Parks and Recreation Manager. Under general direction from the Director of Parks and Recreation, the incumbent manages, directs, plans, develops and evaluates one or more of the department’s major program areas including park services, recreation, venue rentals and special events; develops, implements and evaluates department and division plans, policies, and procedures to achieve annual goals and objectives; develops and monitors division budgets;  manages, supervises, and coordinates the personnel and activities within assigned areas; provides highly complex assistance to the Director; ensures programs, events and activities are in compliance with federal, state and local mandates; performs related duties as assigned.

This is a management level classification with overall responsibility for managing all program activities within assigned areas; such as park planning and maintenance, special events and event tourism, recreation and sports programs, and facility and venue rentals.  Incumbents are expected to carry out the full realm of duties within their assigned function with limited supervision, utilizing initiative and exercising independent judgment.

Are you looking for a great opportunity to connect with your community while investing in your future? Do you want to see first-hand what it’s like to engage in active, multi-generational work that directly contributes to the well-being of our greater Mill Valley community?  If you answered yes, then you belong with Mill Valley Recreation!  With our team, you will create memorable experiences while cultivating new and lasting connections within our greater Southern Marin Community. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn through consistent, quality training and, apply your learning through direct hands-on experience.

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, plans, directs and coordinates the daily activities and staff for Mill Valley Recreation Department. The ideal candidate will be a reliable and organized Teaching Artist to lead arts-based “Camp Creative” for 3 weeks. Each week has its own unique theme and curriculum, which the ideal candidate will bring to life. Camp Creative will run: 6/17-6/21, 6/24-6/28, 7/8-7/12, and 7/15-7/19, 9am-4pm.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Ability to take existing arts camp weekly themes and curriculum and make your own, based on your creative talents and exploring multiple mediums from sculpture and painting to performing arts.
• Ability to coordinate, plan, implement and supervise the day-to-day activities of Camp Creative.
• Experience working with children strongly preferred, teaching experience a plus.
• Create and maintain a safe, challenging, and creative arts camp environment while focusing on learning and meaning.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communicate effectively with co-workers, parents, and campers.
• Supervise, direct, and motivate subordinate camp counselors and counselors-in-training.
• Maintain registration, attendance, and activity records; ensure the proper pick-up/drop-off of campers. 
• Encourage good behavior, appropriate manners and active play by both staff and campers. 
• Possess strong leadership skills in one or more of the following areas: arts, crafts, sports, playground games, drama, songs/music, nature or special events.
• Ability to lead groups of campers in various day camp activities.
• Motivate staff and campers through example.
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Create and maintain a positive day camp environment.
• Practice proper hygiene, with self and children, to deter the spread of disease (colds, flu, etc.).
• Enthusiasm and motivation.
• Respond professionally to emergencies, provide care according to the level of training.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• The ability to speak English clearly and understandably.
• Perform related duties as required.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training, and experience, which likely provides the required knowledge and abilities.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Candidates receiving a conditional job offer must pass a pre-placement fingerprint review. Candidates must possess a current CPR/AED and First Aid certificate and be comfortable calling 911 in an emergency.