LEEWAY SAILING INSTRUCTOR (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST V-VI-N/C)

City of Long Beach, California; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Long Beach’s Leeway Sailing Center seeks enthusiastic Lifeguard/Sailing Instructors to teach sailing, kayaking and canoeing as part of a premier municipal program founded in 1929. The role emphasizes safety, youth engagement, flexible scheduling, and required certifications (American Red Cross CPR and First Aid) while working across multiple sites.

This open continuous recruitment is managed by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine; positions are temporary, at-will, with

Qualifications

• Must possess or be willing to obtain two certifications: American Red Cross CPR and American Red Cross First Aid.
• Must be at least 16 years old (if under 18, must have valid permit to work).
• Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and implement various program activities.
• Participate with children of various ages during all activities.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and in-service and training sessions.
• Ensure the health, safety and well being of the children in your care at all times.
• Adhere to the department dress code by maintaining a neat and clean personal appearance.
• Implement the department and site administrative and record keeping policies and procedures.
• Perform all other assigned duties as requested by the lead staff and/or supervisor.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

Job description

This recruitment will remain open until vacancies are filled and may close without further notice.

The Leeway Sailing Center is looking for amazing Lifeguard/Sailing Instructors! The Leeway Sailing Center was founded in 1929 to teach local youth the basics of sailing, and is regarded as one of the premier municipal instructional sailing programs in the country. The Center's mission is to provide a fun, safe aquatic experience and to teach good sportsmanship and water safety. In addition to the quality sailing instruction, kayaking, and canoeing are also taught.

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time/part time staff and a budget of $85 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including: 170 parks with more than 3,200 acres devoted to open space and recreation, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas.
The Department provides free and fee-based recreational programs and leisure opportunities, both self-directed and organized, for people of all ages and cultures. Youth programs include free youth sports for ages 5 to 14 serving nearly 10,000 participants annually, summer and vacation day camps, 2,100 recreational and educational classes, sailing and aquatics instruction, teen center activities, skateboarding opportunities, and supervised afterschool and weekend activities at parks and schools. In addition, approximately 12,000 youth participate in non-Department sports leagues that utilize park facilities.

Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

• Design, plan,and implement various program activities;
• Participate with children of various ages during all activities;
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and in-service and training sessions;
• Ensure the health, safety and well being of the children in your care at all times;
• Adhere to the department dress code by maintaining a neat and clean personal appearance;
• Implement the department and site administrative and record keeping policies and procedures;
• Perform all other assigned duties as requested by the lead staff and/or supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess or be willing to obtain the following two (2) certifications:
  • American Red Cross CPR - training will be provided upon hire;
  • American Rec Cross First Aid - training will be provided upon hire;
• Must be at least 16 years of age (if under 18, must have valid permit to work);
• Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in sailing aquatics, recreation, and/or other related areas is highly desirable.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Be willing to work a flexible schedule and assist various programs at variouspool locations;
• Be able to relate well to children, parents and staff (school and agency);
• Be able and willing to adapt to a changing environment;
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment;
• Experience working with children and youth with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.

This bulletin is posted open continuous and may close any time after Tuesday, December 1, 2026.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact [phone].

Equal Opportunity Employer.

We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act.

You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call [phone].

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.