RECREATION LEADER (Entry, Journey, Experienced) Various Divisions (Seasonal)

City of Huntington Beach; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community in Huntington Beach as a Recreation Leader! This seasonal role offers a unique opportunity to engage with diverse groups, assist in planning exciting recreational programs, and ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for participants. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be ready to work in various settings such as Adventure Playground, Aquatics, Art Camp, and Day Camp. This position is perfect for those looking to gain valuable experience while making a positive impact in the community. If you’re passionate about recreation and eager to contribute, this is the role for you!

Qualifications

• Previous experience or related training is required.
• Volunteer service or school-related experience is accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing recreational programs.
• Provide customer service and register participants for activities.
• Supervise participants and ensure their safety during excursions.

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Team Coordination

Education

Some High School

Job 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)

1. Adventure Playground
2. Aquatics
3. Art Camp
4. Day Camp

Hours worked per week may vary and may include evenings and weekends. 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:

Under supervision, assists in planning, promoting and implementing 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.) 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

Water Safety Instructor:

• February 8th & 9th
• April 12th & 13th

Art Camp at HB Art Center:

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:

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.

• 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.

Candidates will be required to attend mandatory training June 4, 2025 – June 7, 2025.

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

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.