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The City of Dublin provides many opportunities for volunteerism in our community. Find out where you might best be suited to volunteer:

 

Junior Warriors Basketball League

• Youth Basketball Coaching (Must be at least 18 years old)-Fun opportunity to work with youth in the community. Individuals who are interested in coaching Junior Warriors Basketball are encouraged to apply now by completing the application here and fill out the Volunteer Coach application.
   
• Youth Basketball Referee/Scorekeeper (Must be at least 15 years old)-Great opportunity for youth to be a part of a team and to learn about sports operations. 

 

Shannon Community Center & Family Services

Apply for one of the many opportunities where you can learn the ins and outs of the youth recreation and family services divisions within the City of Dublin Parks and Community Services Department. The Shannon Community Center relies on volunteers to help serve the youth and families in the Dublin community.

There are four basic categories of volunteer opportunities:

1. Clerical/Office
2. Activities/Events
3. Camps
4. Afterschool Programs

 

The Wave

• Birthday Parties – Set Up birthday parties and make someone’s special day even better
  • Memorial Day to Labor Day 11am-6pm 7 Days a week
  • Labor Day to Memorial Day 1-4pm Saturday and Sunday
• Bag Check – Perform bag check for rec swim and waterpark operations
  • Memorial Day to Labor Day 11am-6pm Monday-Sunday
  • Labor Day to Memorial Day 1pm-4pm Saturday and Sunday
• Swim Lesson Check In – help swimmers get to right location for their swim class
  • Monday-Thursday 4pm-8pm, Saturdays 9am-1pm and Sundays 4pm-7pm
  • Morning hours available in summer

 

Dublin Pride Week (Every April)

• Senior Projects - Assist elderly citizens in taking care of home maintenance projects such as house cleaning, yard work, washing windows, painting, etc.
• School Projects - Complete designated school improvement and beautification projects.
• Creek and City Park Projects - Complete designated park improvement and beautification projects.

 

Special Events and Festivals

The City of Dublin produces more than 75 events each year including the St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Splatter, Tree Lighting, Summer Concerts, and many more.  Volunteer opportunities for special events are generally short-term commitments and good for teens needing school and club community service hours.  These opportunities are also good for families and organizations that are looking to be a part of a large community event and give back to the community.  A typical volunteer shift is a weeknight, Saturday, or Sunday and requires a three-to-six-hour commitment.   

 

Heritage Park and Museums

Dublin’s Heritage Park and Museums is a 10-acre park with historic buildings, lawns, pioneer cemetery, and picnic areas.  The park is designed to maintain and tell the history of Dublin. The park is open to the public during daylight hours with varying schedules for the museums and other facilities. 

• History Docents and Interpretive Guides – Assist with greeting the public and providing historical information during open museum hours, guided tours, and other events that are integral to the Centers success.  

All necessary training and materials are provided.  Volunteer opportunities can be for one-time special events, while others can be an ongoing regular commitment.  The volunteer program offers the flexibility to match our needs with your schedule, skills, and interest.
 

Dublin Senior Center

The Dublin Senior Center, located at 7600 Amador Valley Boulevard, relies heavily on volunteers to serve Dublin’s 50 and better crowd. We are looking for individuals with friendly and patient personalities to be volunteer greeters, office assistants, or instructors. Help us serve the senior community by “creating rewarding friendships, intriguing activities, and a lifestyle of possibilities.” 

• Administrative/Clerical – Volunteers will assist with answering phones, greeting customers, checking in visitors and more.  These positions typically work 2-4 hour shifts and it requires and ongoing weekly commitment.
• Volunteer Instructor – Have a hobby, passion, or other interest you want to share with others?  Join the City as a volunteer instructor and share your interest with other seniors in the community.
• Events and One-Time Opportunities – Several opportunities arise throughout the year including planned special events, special projects, and more.  Fill out an application and Staff will contact you to discuss current opportunities. 

 

For more information about year-round volunteer opportunities call (925) 833-6645.

For information on other opportunities in the community, please visit the CityServe of the Tri-Valley

JOB TYPE

Part-Time, Temporary/Seasonal

 

THE POSITION

The City’s Parks and Community Services Department is looking for a creative, personable self-starter to serve as Program Specialist at Dublin Heritage Park and Museums and Dublin Camp Parks Military History Center. Under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, the Program Specialist is responsible for supporting a variety of operational and program needs at the Museums. The Program Specialist supports the Recreation Coordinator in researching, designing, and installing temporary museum exhibits, developing, and coordinating museum education programs. This position assists with the management of collections, developing curriculum for the tour program and outreach activities and promoting Heritage programs. Additionally, the Program Specialist coordinates and may conduct specialized trainings for part-time staff and volunteers. As a member of the Heritage Park and Museums team, the Program Specialist participates in planning and implementing history activities at Heritage events including the Harvest Fair and Heritage outreach activities. The ideal candidate will have an interest in museum operations and programs and will be a collaborative thinker and excellent communicator who can maintain effective relationships with community groups and volunteers.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Under supervision, assists with planning, coordinating, and implementing programs and projects within an assigned area.
• Provide assistance in the analysis, implementation and monitoring of City programs.
• Assist in the development of new program elements and program modifications as necessary to meet stated goals and objectives.
• Conduct surveys and perform routine research and statistical analyses as requested; prepare related reports.
• Compile materials and assist in the preparation of reports, manuals, publications, and miscellaneous public information literature.
• Oversee part-time recreation staff as assigned and review the activities of volunteers.
• Assist with administrative tasks including the maintenance of records, files, and other data.
• Participates in assessing supplies needed for programs and requisition additional supplies as needed.
• Assists in the assurance that City activities start and finish in the prescribed manner and time frames.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

THE POSITION

The City of Dublin is currently seeking citizens who are willing to serve as volunteers and are ready to respond whenever disaster strikes. During a catastrophic event there are enormous unmet human resource needs; having a pre-screened and well-managed reserve of volunteers is an extremely valuable community asset.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Volunteers are expected to be on-call when large incidents and disasters occur. These major events include, but are not limited to, earthquakes, severe storms, tornadoes, flash floods, landslides; floods, fires, and unusual incidents than can arise out of terrorism, urban unrest or mass actions.

 

Whenever such large incidents occur, volunteers are called upon to assist professional responders such as police officers, firefighters, building inspectors, care & shelter support and general emergency operations support with any tasks associated with disaster response and recover. Possible tasks include, but are not limited to:

 

• Care & Shelter – Assist in accruing and providing food, clothing, bedding, shelter, and rehabilitation aid; register evacuees to promote reuniting families and to support the needs of special populations; compile authoritative lists of deceased and missing persons; and other phases of emergency human services, such as maintaining morale and administering to the mental health, religious or spiritual needs of persons suffering from the effects of the disaster.
• Logistics – Under the direction of the Chief of Logistics and/or designee, assist in procurement, warehousing, and release of supplies, equipment materials, or other resources. Assist in mobilization and utilization of public and private transportation resources required for the movement of persons, materials, and equipment.
• Animal Care – Assist in the establishment and maintenance of a temporary shelter to house animals, register animals to promote reuniting pets with owners, manage intake of donated materials, providing food and water to animals, cleaning living areas, taking animals out for walks, brushing and grooming animal coats, and transporting animals.
• Child Care – Assist in the establishment and provision of a temporary child care facility; provide youth ages infant to teen with support and engaging activities; prepare meals and snacks; keep the facility areas clean and organized; assist with crafts, games or free-play; act as a positive role model; provide positive reinforcement and promote healthy, non-violent behaviors; communicate with other full-time staff and volunteers regarding on-going facility, program, and client needs.
• Search and Rescue – Under the direction of the appropriate authority, perform search and rescue operations in one or more of several areas including: search and rescue; urban search and rescue; or confined space rescue.
• Safety Assessment Inspector – Survey, evaluate and assess damaged facilities for continued occupancy or use; assist in emergency restoration of facilities for utilities, transportation, and other vital community services; and provide recommendations regarding shoring or stabilization of damaged or unsafe building or structures.
• Emergency Volunteer Center – Establish and manage volunteer reception station; distribute forms to potential volunteers; direct people with non-volunteer related inquiries to appropriate source; post urgent volunteer resource needs; establish and manager volunteer intake and referral station; conduct brief interview with prospective volunteers; register volunteers as Disaster Service Workers; ensure completion of required paperwork and administration of Loyalty Oath.
• Any clerical/administrative support wherever needed.

THE POSITION

The City’s Parks and Community Services Department is looking for a creative, personable self-starter to serve as Program Specialists within the Family Services Youth and Adult Sports program areas:

 

Under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, the position supports the sports programs and camps which include: two Junior Warriors basketball leagues operating from December through March and June through July; fall instructional basketball clinics and summer Camp at Stager Community Gym; T-Ball league operating from September through October; and year-round adult sports leagues (Softball and Basketball).

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Under supervision, assists with planning, coordinating, and implementing programs and projects within an assigned area.
• Provide assistance in the analysis, implementation, and monitoring of City programs.
• Assist in the development of new program elements and program modifications as necessary to meet stated goals and objectives.
• Conduct surveys and perform routine research and statistical analyses as requested; prepare related reports.
• Compile materials and assist in the preparation of reports, manuals, publications, and miscellaneous public information literature.
• Participates in assessing and requisitioning supplies for programs as needed.
• Assist with recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers and part-time staff.
• Assist with administrative tasks including the maintenance of records, files, and other data.
• Assists in the assurance that City activities start and finish in the prescribed manner and time frames.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good program delivery and customer service.

THE POSITION

The City of Dublin, a dynamic and growing community, is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer (Land Development) responsible for providing professional engineering assistance to the City. Responsibilities will involve reviewing the engineering plans for private and public development projects, working with developers, contractors, and consulting engineers, and monitoring expenditures and estimate plan reviews before issuing permits. This position reports to the Senior Civil Engineer for the Land Development Division.

 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is experienced in the design, preparation and review of improvement plans, project management, and construction coordination. The candidate will be a dedicated individual who possesses the technical and analytical skills while also having the ability to provide innovative ideas.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Customer Service: Skillfully serves diverse customer base.
• Creativity/Innovation: Collaborates with supervisor to generate unique ideas.
• Decision Making: Anticipates and seeks an understanding of the impact and implications of decisions on planned outcome or results.
• Time Management/Organization: Implements plans and makes mid-course changes when necessary to achieve goals.
• Results Orientation/Expectations: Uses critical thinking to analyze issues systematically by planning, prioritizing, and organizing work while anticipating and adjusting to changes.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Perform engineering plan review of private and public development projects;
• Manage, organize and direct engineering plan review of development projects performed by the City’s on-call consulting engineers;
• Perform and manage the review and approval of Parcel Maps and Final Maps by the City’s on-call consulting surveyors;
• Coordinate the reviews performed by City’s consultants with other City departments; coordinate relevant issues;
• Facilitate the review, approval and issuance of Public Works permits, including Grading Permits, Sitework Permits, Encroachment Permits, and Personal Wireless Service Facility Permits;
• Prepare City Council staff reports;
• Receive and coordinate calls from applicants’ engineer on plan review comments;
• Assist in resolving construction issues with City field inspectors;
• Respond to questions from developers, contractors, and consulting engineers regarding technical information and project related issues; assist with and coordinate the resolution of project related issues with the developer’s team and other City departments;
• Monitor expenditures and estimate plan review fees before issuance of permits;
• Research improvement plans and maps, coordinate and assist with other items needed by private engineers or developers;
• Respond to development and permit related questions at the public counter and on the telephone;
• Attend meetings with Developer and engineers, explaining conditions of approval and project criteria;
• Review Planning entitlement application packages for potential development projects, including the review of Tentative Maps;
• Attend Project Review Coordination meetings on designated Planning entitlement projects and present and coordinate Public Works issues with other City departments;
• Prepare Public Works’ conditions of approval for Planning entitlement projects;
• Coordinate and incorporate conditions of approval from traffic group and environmental services group into Public Works’ conditions of approval;
• Attend Planning Commission, City Council, and other meetings, representing Public Works;
• Review project plans for conformance with the current National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit issued by the State Water Resources Control Board;
• Attend meetings and conferences;
• Other related duties as assigned

THE POSITION

The City of Dublin is seeking an experienced Maintenance/CMMS Coordinator (Maintenance Coordinator) to perform a variety of duties relating to the delivery and oversight of maintenance efforts including contract management, field quality assurance inspections, customer service support, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) development and management, data collection and analysis, preventative maintenance program development, implementation, and monitoring. Most importantly, the City is looking for an enthusiastic, creative individual who enjoys varied work assignments and is effective in working with others.

 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is experienced in maintenance management, project management, budget development, regulatory oversight, and computerized maintenance management systems. The candidate will be a dedicated individual who possesses both technical and analytical skills while having the ability to provide innovative ideas. Candidates should have demonstrated experience collecting and analyzing data in support of a government agency’s maintenance operation.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Attention to detail: The ideal candidate will be a dedicated individual who possesses analytical skills and innovative ideas. Candidates should have demonstrated experience collecting and analyzing data in support of a government agency's maintenance operations.
• Change Resiliency: Uses knowledge and experience to support & influence team members in accomplishing organizational priorities, goals, and results.
• Communication: Keeps relevant people accurately informed and up to date of both positive and potentially negative information.
• Customer Service: Skillfully serves diverse customer base.
• Decision Making: Anticipates and seeks an understanding of the impact and implications of decisions on planned outcome or results.
• Initiative: Does things that no one has requested that will improve or enhance services, avoid problems, or develop new opportunities.
• Influence: Has an awareness of organizational goals while collaboratively navigating solutions towards desired outcome.
• Results Orientation/Execution: Recognizes potential effects to the general public and takes that into account when making decisions.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The following key elements describe the basic duties and responsibilities of the position:

• Prepares scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for maintenance activities.
• Develops and manages maintenance budgets and invoicing; manages the status of financial expenditures and account balances.
• Communicates directly with maintenance service providers, vendors, contractors, and various city staff.
• Develops and manages consultant and service contracts.
• Monitors and evaluates operations performed by maintenance contractors and service providers, sets performance standards, and recommends actions for improvement, as necessary.
• Analyzes, develops, and implements maintenance projects, plans, procedures, and practices.
• Reviews and makes recommendations for revisions of City ordinances related to infrastructure.
• Provides customer service support; responds to requests and concerns from the public.
• Reviews and prepares recommendations for capital improvement, development, and maintenance projects.
• Participates in and provides technical assistance to community and professional groups and committees.
• Represents the Maintenance Division at City Council, Planning Commission, interagency, community and professional groups, and other public meetings.
• Administers the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Modifies and maintains the CMMS to support asset data analysis; ensures data accuracy and maintains quality control.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements an infrastructure asset management registry and inventory database.
• Performs and coordinates asset inventory, data analysis, work order management, database management, and modeling and planning activities for asset maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement.
• Develops, implements, coordinates, evaluates, and updates preventative maintenance programs.
• Develops annual and long-range maintenance capital improvement program recommendations.
• Examines risk assessment data and develops processes that can help to prioritize capital and maintenance decisions.
• Performs a variety of data extractions and system integrations.
• Assists with the development and implementation of workflows and business practices.
• Performs other related work as required.

JOB TYPE

Part-time, Temporary/Seasonal (no more than 18 hours per week)

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, the Recreation Aide assists in the proper use of a community recreational facility and assist Recreation Leaders in providing a variety of recreation programs related to aquatics, preschool, playground, after school programs, parks, teens, sports, special events, and senior citizen activities.

The Recreational Aide position may be assigned to the following areas:

Aquatics: Under general supervision, this assignment collects fees from public swimming pool patrons, register participants in aquatics classes, perform a variety of related general clerical duties, and setting up and cleaning community recreational facilities before, during and after activities and rentals.

Community Events/Festivals: Under general supervision, this assignment supports city-wide special events with set-up and take-down of furniture and equipment; enforcing safety rules and regulations; and maintaining orderly participant conduct at various events.

Dublin Senior Center: Under general supervision, this assignment includes setting up and cleaning community recreational facilities before, during and after activities and rentals.

Family Programs: Under general supervision, this assignment supports the After School Program, Student Union, and summer camp activities.

Heritage Park and Museums: Under general supervision, this assignment includes setting up and cleaning community recreational facilities before, during and after activities and rentals. This position will also support summer camp activities held at this site.

Preschool Program: Under general supervision, this assignment assists with organization and instruction of preschool classes for children 18 months through 5 years. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Shannon Community Center: Under general supervision, this assignment oversees the proper use of a community recreational facility; performs a variety of custodial tasks; and assists the public and staff in their use of the facility.

Sports Programs: Under general supervision, this assignment is responsible for officiating a variety of sports league events and also serves as official scorer-of-record at sports events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this classification.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Assist in leading recreation activities in program areas such as preschool, playground, parks, teens, sports, special events, and senior citizen activities.
• Assist in carrying out recreational activities appropriate to a variety of locations such as playgrounds, parks, community centers, preschool classrooms, school sites, and sports facilities.
• Assist in leading activities in areas such as arts and crafts, games, sports, music, drama, and nature study.
• Assist in setting up, taking down, and cleaning up recreational facilities; as assigned, open and close facilities as scheduled for use, and secure the facility upon leaving.
• May provide minor first aid to recreation program participants and/or perform related first aid/emergency techniques.
• Exercise precautions necessary to ensure the safety of recreation program participants and spectators.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Set up furniture or equipment for activities scheduled and see that it is in proper condition and is replaced after use.
• Monitor activities of facility users for appropriate and safe conduct.
• Clean up after facility users and set up for subsequent activities; sweep and mop floors as required, empty trash receptacles throughout the facility, as necessary; keep restrooms and kitchen clean and well stocked with paper towels, tissues, etc.
• Collect fees from public swimming pool patrons and aquatics class registrants, and issue pool passes.
• Complete daily attendance and cash receipt report forms.
• Answer the telephone, provide information to callers and write messages, as needed.
• Assist customers at the front counter.
• Perform general clerical work such as issuing receipts, photocopying, and filing; complete and submit required forms and reports.
• Clean and sanitize workstation and equipment.
• Assist in conducting preschool class activities in areas such as arts and crafts, games, music, or story time.
• Interpret and apply official game rules for a variety of playing field sports related to league play.
• Conduct sports contests according to rules of the game and maintain control of the contest.
• Oversee the work of scoring officials to ensure proper timing and scoring of the event; perform as official scorer-of-record.
• Inspect playing field area and equipment prior to play to ensure preparation and safety for play to begin.
• Ensure safety of players and spectators.
• Notify appropriate City staff regarding necessary repair and/or replacement of play areas/related equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB TYPE

Part-time, Temporary/Seasonal (no more than 18 hours per week)

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, lead and conduct activities in the delivery of recreation program areas including preschool, playground, after school programs, parks, teens, sports, special events, and senior citizen; Oversee the proper use of a community recreational facility; perform a variety of custodial tasks; assist the public and staff in their use of the facility.

The Recreation Leader classification is distinguished from the Recreation Aide level in the complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, the amount of time spent performing the duties, the nature of the public contact made, and its training responsibilities of new staff. Positions at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.

The Recreation Leader position may be assigned to the following areas:

Aquatics: Under general supervision, this assignment includes setting up and cleaning community recreational facilities before, during and after activities and rentals.

Community Events/Festivals: Under general supervision, this assignment supports city-wide special events with set-up and take-down of furniture and equipment; enforcing safety rules and regulations; and maintaining orderly participant conduct at various events.

Dublin Senior Center: Under general supervision, this assignment includes setting up and cleaning community recreational facilities before, during and after activities and rentals.

Family Programs: Under general supervision, this assignment supports the After School Program, Student Union, and summer camp activities. Duties also include developing and directing weekly lesson plans and activities.

Heritage Park and Museums: Under general supervision, this assignment includes setting up and cleaning community recreational facilities before, during and after activities and rentals. This position will also provide facility and exhibit orientations and/or tours including appropriate tour materials.

Park Monitor: Under general supervision, this assignment monitors patrons, patrols parks and enforce rules at City of Dublin parks to ensure that permit areas are safe, clean, functional; and notify the Police Services as to any irregularities when appropriate.

Preschool Program: Under general supervision, this assignment assists with organization and instruction of preschool classes for children 18 months through 5 years. Duties also include developing and directing weekly lesson plans and activities.

Shannon Community Center: Under general supervision, this assignment oversees the proper use of a community recreational facility; performs a variety of custodial tasks; and assists the public and staff in their use of the facility.

Sports Programs: Under general supervision, this assignment is responsible for officiating a variety of sports league events and also serves as official scorer-of-record at sports events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Plan, oversee, and conduct recreational activities in program areas such as preschool, playground, parks, after school programming, teens, sports, museum, special events, and senior citizen activities.
• Conduct activities in areas such as arts and crafts, games, sports, music, drama, and nature study. Instruct participants in the rules and methods of playing indoor and outdoor games.
• Inspect activity areas and related equipment, make written reports of damage to equipment or facility and recommend maintenance and repair, as appropriate.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations; maintain orderly participant conduct.
• Provide minor first aid to recreation program participants/spectators and/or perform related first aid/emergency techniques.
• Exercise precautions necessary to ensure the safety of recreation program participants and spectators.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Open and close facilities as scheduled for use; clean up after facility users and set up for subsequent activities; secure the facility upon leaving.
• Set up furniture or equipment for activities scheduled and see that it is in proper condition and is replaced after use.
• Sweep and mop floors as required; keep restrooms and kitchen clean and well stocked with paper towels, tissues, etc.; empty trash receptacles throughout the facility as necessary.
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to building rules and party limitations. Maintain records and complete written program plans and reports.
• When work assignments are in public area of assigned facility, greet visitors, collect fees, have visitors sign guest book.
• Provide facility and exhibit orientations and/or tours including appropriate tour materials.
• Develop weekly lesson plans; plan and direct lessons, games, crafts and songs for after school and pre-school programs.
• Function as supervising attendant for evening rentals and weekday evening shifts, as necessary. Monitor patrons, patrol parks and enforce rules to ensure that permit areas are safe, clean, and functional; notify Dublin Police Services as deemed necessary.
• Observe park conditions to ensure that permit areas, including picnic areas and fields are within appropriate standards.
• Post City information as required and remove outdated and or unauthorized notices. Confirm reservations for specific permitted areas; resolve conflicts when appropriate.
• Make determinations and interpretations regarding reservations for specific permitted areas.
• Provide advice and information on park and recreation regulations to the public when requested and/or as needed; prepare incident reports and related documentation as needed.
• Train and oversee activities of part-time staff, as assigned.
• Ensure that activities operate in accordance with general department philosophy, objectives and guidelines.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

 

JOB TYPE

Part-Time, Temporary/Seasonal

 

THE POSITION

The City of Dublin is currently accepting applications for seasonal employment at The Wave at Emerald Glen Park.  For information, call the Parks and Community Services Department at (925) 574-4800.

The Lifeguard/Swim Instructor position may be assigned to the following areas:

Lifeguard

Under general supervision, the Lifeguard performs lifeguard duties in enforcing City public swimming pool rules and monitoring pool patron conduct; perform emergency rescue and lifesaving techniques.

Swim Instructor

Under general supervision, the Swim Instructor performs swim instructor duties in planning, coordinating and teaching swimming and water safety courses, enforcing City public swimming pool rules and monitoring pool patron conduct.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Lifeguard

• Enforce swimming pool rules and regulations, including ensuring orderly conduct by pool patrons.
• Assist in providing instruction for a variety of swimming classes for all ages and ability levels. Assist swimmers who are in distress and administer a variety of first aid and/or life saving techniques, as appropriate.
• Assist in maintaining pool areas in a safe and clean condition.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Swim Instructor

• Assist in providing instruction for a variety of swimming classes for all ages and ability levels.
• Assist in maintaining pool areas in a safe and clean condition.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Salary Range: $16.80 to 27.83/hour, DOE

 

• This is a part-time temporary, non-benefitted position.
• Flexible schedule of 15-20 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends; not-to-exceed 950 hours per calendar year.
• Depending on assigned area, this position will be located at:
  • Village Theatre and Art Gallery (Cultural Arts and Sport & Fitness/Facilities)
  • Senior Center (Volunteer Services)
  • Danville Community Center (Youth/Teen Services)

 

DEFINITION

Plans, implements, and evaluates a minimum of one program, event, or service in a specific area of parks, recreation, cultural arts, and/or facilities. Recommends and coordinates the purchase of supplies and equipment. Provides highly organized and responsible assistance and support.

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED

General supervision is received from Program Coordinator and Program Supervisor. May provide direct supervision to part-time personnel and volunteers as assigned.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Essential duties are inclusive of, but not limited to the following:

• Develop, implement and evaluate innovative programs effectively. 

• Supervise and motivate participants, part-time personnel and volunteers. 
• Must have strong customer service skills and be capable of handling multiple tasks while determining priorities.
• Attention to detail and strong proofing and writing skills.
• Perform duties within OSHA standards.
• Other duties as assigned.  

 

Specific to Cultural Arts:

Program Assistant (Cultural Arts) position may include, but is not limited to:

• Overseeing and assisting Town staff in the implementation of marketing efforts for Cultural Arts and other Town events.
• Providing direct support to Town staff in setting up, coordinating, and implementing of various Town events.
• Theatre box office management, reporting and cash handling, and installing visual art exhibits.

 

Specific to Sports & Facilities:

Program Assistant (Sports & Fitness/Facilities) position may include, but is not limited to:

• Overseeing and assisting Town staff in the implementation of adult sports leagues and programs.
• Help with answering facility calls and emails, booking rentals, and doing tours of facilities.
• Filling in for part time staff as needed. 

 

Specific to Volunteer Services:

Program Assistant (Volunteer Services) position may include, but is not limited to:

• Assist with the planning, implementation, and coordination of monthly special events.
• Create, develop and schedule marketing to promote ongoing volunteer opportunities.
• Act as support/back-up to Administrative Secretary of Senior/Adult Services.
• Answer incoming calls and provide accurate program information.
• Register participants through CERVIS volunteer registration system.
• Develop relationships with volunteer groups who help support recreational programs.
• One year of working with older adults in an education, recreation, volunteer-based or social service program highly desired.

 

Specific to Youth and Teen Services:

Program Assistant (Youth/Teens) position may include, but is not limited to:

• Planning and executing duties related to special interest classes, school-year and seasonal programs, and special events for youth and teens.
• Serving as a role model and advocate for youth and teens.
• Effectively facilitating and/or leading small and large groups of youth and teens.
• Communicating effectively with youth and teens and their parents.
• Register participants through ACTIVE registration system.
• Willing and available to work flexible hours as needed.
• Experience and interest in educational curriculum areas and standards are highly desirable.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicant must be at least 18 years old, able to successfully pass a Live Scan background investigation (fingerprinting), and provide written proof of a negative TB test prior to employment.

 

Knowledge of:

• Recreational programs, developmentally appropriate group activities, arts and crafts, games and sports.
• Applicable health and safety regulations.
• Record keeping practices and procedures.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Basic mathematical computations.

 

Ability to:

• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Compose correspondence, brochures, flyers, and other informational documents.
• Provide information to the public in person, by telephone, or through written correspondence where judgment, knowledge and interpretive skills may be required.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and members of the public.

 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

 

Education:

Graduation from high school or equivalent is desirable with college-level coursework completed in Recreation, Human Development, Education, or related field preferred. 

 

Experience:

Background in municipal parks and recreation is desirable. Supervision of part-time and/or volunteer personnel is highly desirable. 

 

LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATION(S)

Possession of a valid California State Driver’s License, or license in another state with the ability to obtain a California license within 30 days of hire. Prior to the start of employment, must provide proof of authorization to work in the United States, current (negative) TB test results, and successfully pass a background check (Live Scan).

 

RECRUITMENT CONTACT(S)

Cultural Arts

Jessica Wallner, Recreation Superintendent

jwallner@danville.ca.gov

(925) 314-3426

 

Sports & Facilities

Ian Murdock, Program Supervisor

imurdock@danville.ca.gov

(925) 314-3406

 

Volunteers

Leah Martinez, Program Supervisor

lmartinez@danville.ca.gov

(925) 314-3431

 

Youth/Teen Services

RJ Natal, Program Supervisor

rnatal@danville.ca.gov

(925) 314-3402