Recreation Associate - Aquatics (Part-Time)

Do you love being in the water and enjoy working with the community? Do you want to make a difference in the community and provide a meaningful experience? APPLY TODAY and join our team! We are in search of Lifeguards and Swim Instructors. Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours a week, early morning, evening, and weekend shifts when required, and attend weekly in-service trainings, depending on the needs of the Parks & Recreation Services Department. Upon hire, a mandatory training for all Aquatic staff will take place the week of June 17, 2024. We also require valid certification(s) by time of hire. We are offering multiple lifeguard certification classes, CLICK HERE for more information.

This is a temporary part-time position not to exceed 1,000 hours. Temporary and part-time employees are at-will and not covered by the Civil Service System. Some benefits for temporary employees include sick leave, temporary employee retirement plan, and 3.5% bilingual pay if applicable.
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Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor:

• Develop and execute swim lesson plans for kids and adults of all abilities.
• Instructing and interacting with aquatic program participants of all ages.
• Complete and distribute swim progress report cards.
• Scanning designated swim area constantly to ensure patron safety.
• Assures that the policies and rules are adhered to in and around the pool areas.
• Work as a team with other Lifeguards/ Swim Instructors in order to ensure water safety.
• Assist in identifying and correcting hazardous conditions and unsafe practices.
• Provides excellent customer service to the public and relays any citizen concerns to direct supervisor.
• Perform Life saving measures when required within the standards of American Red Cross.
• Collects admission fees, prepares daily reconciliation, and bank deposit.
• Assist in implementing emergency procedures in case of accident or injury.

Lifeguard:

• Possession of a valid certification as a Lifeguard at time of hire is desirable. Certifications must be from American Red Cross, Ellis and Associates, YMCA, or StarGuard Elite. This includes Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer
• First Aid for Public Safety Personnel - Title 22 (certification must be obtained during your first summer worked - Training Provided)
• Possession of a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certificate and/or experience working as a lifeguard or swim instructor is desirable.

• Possession of a CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification is required
• Applicants must be at least 15 years old at time of hire.

Swim Instructor:

• Possession of a CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification is required (Training Provided)
• Possession of a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certificate and/or experience working as a lifeguard or swim instructor is desirable.
• Applicants must be at least 15 years old at time of hire.

Qualified applicants will have a proven track record of demonstrating the following competencies:

MISSION STATEMENT for the City of Napa
Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence.
CORE VALUES for the City of Napa

• Integrity - Consistently demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct with accountability and pride.

• Service - Engaging in meaningful work to care for our community through resourceful dedication and humble actions.

• Inclusion - Creating a sense of ease and belonging through respect, acceptance, and mindfulness of our collective diversity.

• Collaboration - Working together with a shared purpose while respectfully considering all voices to achieve common goals, solutions, and greater outcomes.

What happens next? We will review applications and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.

Please list all employers held within the last ten years in the work history section. Candidates may include history beyond ten years if related to the position. If you held multiple positions with one employer, please list each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in disqualification.

Applicants selected to move forward may be asked to participate in any combination of the following: a written examination, job related exercise, phone interview, in-person interview(s), and/or web-based testing.

• If you need assistance with the recruitment and selection process in Spanish, contact us at 707-257-9505. These request will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de reclutamiento y selección en español, contáctenos al 707-257-9505. Estas solicitudes se evaluarán caso por caso.

Reasonable Accommodations: Our Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process should advise the HR Department in writing by the final filing date. A Reasonable Accommodation Request Form is available from HR and may be acquired by calling 707-257-9505, or dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment will improve our talents to benefit the residents we serve.

Employment Type: Part Time (Seasonal/Extra Help)