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Job Description
Description
This is a Seasonal, Non Permanent Position
Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have outstanding opportunities available, as we're looking for the "right people" to serve as Recreation Leaders with the Community and Library Services Department.
This posting will be used to fill seasonal vacancies across the following divisions/locations:
(Please complete the supplemental questionnaire to indicate your area(s) of interest)
Adventure Playground
Aquatics
Art Camp
Day Camp
Hours worked per week may vary and may include evenings and weekends.
Examples of Essential Duties
Ideal candidates must possess effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to relate to a diverse group of people.
Adventure Playground at HB Central Park: Ideal candidates must possess effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to relate to a diverse group of people.
Under supervision, assists in planning, promoting and implementing of Adventure Playground programs; assists in collection of donations of materials and prepares sites for daily activities.
Aquatics at HB City Gym & Pool: (These positions are for individuals interested in training to potentially become Lifeguards and/or Water Safety Instructors.) Ideal candidates must possess effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to relate to a diverse group of people.
Under supervision, provides program information, customer service both in person and over the telephone, may collect fee or donations for recreation programs, perform equipment set-up and break-down; and perform a variety of routine and semi-skilled tasks including but not limited to the following:
Respond to customer inquiries, provide information regarding community programs; register customers for recreational activities, plan, direct and coordinate activities and special events.
Individuals in this assignment will also receive training in the following areas:
How to conduct swimming lessons and lifesaving classes; how to provide lifeguarding duties, patrol pool decks, and assist pool manager/aquatics supervisor in the complete safety of pool operation, and other related work.
Hourly pay for Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor roles ranges from $16.57 to $24.53. Training dates for 2025 are as follows:
Lifeguard:- February 1st & 2nd
- April 5th & 6th
- Additional dates may be added as needed
- February 8th & 9th
- April 12th & 13th
Art Camp at HB Art Center: Ideal candidates possess effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills and work well in a variety of environments. Excellent customer service skills and people skills are required. The incumbent will be assigned to work weekdays, morning to afternoon at the Art Center from the end of June through the first week of August.
Typical duties include setting up the studio classroom, checking participants in and out, assisting teaching artists with art lessons, and coordinating monitored outdoor creative and recreation activities during breaks.
Day Camp: The ideal candidate must possess effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills and work well in a variety of environments. Excellent customer service skills and people skills are required.
Candidate must be able to work the hours/days of camp: Camp hours: 7:30 AM-6:00 PM Monday through Friday, June 16th to August 22nd .
With direction of the Summer Day Camp Coordinator:- Responds to customer inquiries.
- Disseminates information regarding the Summer Day Camp Program.
- Assists with planning and coordination of Summer Day Camp activities.
- Provides supervision of participants on excursions including overseeing the safety of participants.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience : Some high school and previous experience or related training required. Volunteer service or school-related experience is accepted and should be reflected in the application.
Certifications : CPR/First Aid Certificates must be obtained within three (3) months of appointment.
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Please Note: The hiring department will contact applicants as needed.- Application Review
- Department Interview
- Selection Process
- Background Investigation
- Appointment
Supplemental Information
Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 - June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants.
The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.
PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.
CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Huntington Beach
Show moreTHE COMMUNITY
The City of Huntington Beach is located on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in northwestern Orange County, 40 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego. As the fourth largest city in Orange County, with a population near 200,000 residents, Huntington Beach is known as “Surf City USA” due to its abundance of beaches, sunny, warm Mediterranean climate and casual lifestyle. Huntington Beach covers 28 square miles of land, 26 square miles of water, and is the 24th largest city in California. With more than 8 miles of uninterrupted beach along the Pacific Ocean, the City also plays host to an annual visitor population of over 11 million people, especially during the summer, special events and weekends.
Huntington Beach has one of the largest pleasure piers in the world and has the longest concrete pier in the State. The City’s park system includes 58 public parks (with a dog park), riding stables and the largest city-owned and operated regional park in Orange County — Huntington Central Park. Also within the City’s boundaries are five recreation centers (including a senior center), three miles of equestrian trails, two golf courses, 72 tennis courts, a marina and a protected wildlife preserve. Running parallel to Pacific Coast Highway and just steps from the ocean is an eight-mile strand perfect for biking, inline skating, jogging or a leisurely stroll.
The City is centrally located to all major attractions in Orange County including the Disney Resorts, the Orange County Performing Arts Center and Repertory Theater, and the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific. The City is home to the International Surfing Museum, the Surfing Walk of Fame, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Harbour and the Huntington Beach Art Center. Huntington Beach draws some of the largest crowds in the world to such professional sporting events as the U.S. Open of Surfing, Van’s World Championship of Skateboarding and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball.
There are 35 elementary schools, five public high schools and one community college (Golden West College) located within Huntington Beach. The City has a world-class library located within the 365-acre Central Park as well as four additional branch libraries. In addition, Orange Coast College; the University of California, Irvine; and California State Universities at Long Beach and Fullerton are located in close proximity.
There are over 117,000 households within a five-mile radius of the Huntington Beach Civic Center. The average family household income is $122,851, ranking one of the highest in the nation based on the top 100 largest cities in the country.
THE CITY GOVERNMENT
Founded in the late 1880s, Huntington Beach was incorporated as a Charter City in 1909. Huntington Beach has a City Council/ City Manager form of government. The City Council has seven members who are elected at large, on a non-partisan basis, to four-year overlapping terms. City Council members are limited to two consecutive 4-year terms. There are three elected department heads - the City Attorney, City Clerk and City Treasurer. The position of Mayor is filled on a rotating basis.
The City of Huntington Beach is organized into 13 major departments including City Treasurer, City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager, Community Development, Community Services, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Services, Library Services, Police, and Public Works.
The City has approximately 1,600 full and part-time employees and a total budget of approximately $345 Million.
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