City of Long Beach, CA

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.. 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; Experience in sailing aquatics, recreation, and/or other related areas is desirable.. In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.. How many years of experience do you have working and/or volunteering in sailing, aquatics, recreation or a related field?. Please describe your experience do you have working and/or volunteering in sailing, aquatics, recreation or a related field?

sailing instructor

Salary: $17.15 - $18.71 Hourly Location : City of Long Beach, CA Job Type: Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal Job Number: PR23-030 (01-LS) Department: Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC) Opening Date: 10/27/2023 DESCRIPTION Bulletin will remain open until vacancies are filled. Bulletin may close at any time after November 30, 2023 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 $58 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.
This is an unclassified, non-career position. Unclassified positions with the City do not require applying through the Civil Service process. All communication will be handled through the department. Non-career employees are not typically eligible for health/dental/vision benefits; however, may be eligible for sick leave benefits. Scheduled hours may vary by week on an as-needed basis, not to exceed 1,600 work hours per service year. Non-career employees are not guaranteed a minimum number of work hours. This is an at-will, seasonal, part-time position. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES 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. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE These positions are open to all candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications: Must obtain American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification (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; Experience in sailing aquatics, recreation, and/or other related areas is desirable. Successful candidates will possess the following: Be willing to work a flexible schedule and assist various programs at various pool locations; Be able to relate well to children, parents and staff (school and agency); Be able and willing to adapt to a changing environment. SELECTION PROCEDURE All candidates must submit a complete application to be further considered. This bulletin is posted open continuous and may close at any time after November 30, 2023 Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of applications and required supplemental submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted the selection procedure may be changed. In the event the need to revise the selection procedure, those affected will be notified of the details at a later date. For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-3181. 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. In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. FAIR CHANCE ACT
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 . Intentionally left blankThis page is under review. 01 INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand the information stated in the statement above? Yes
No 02 Please describe your availability, include days and hours. (Example: I will be available beginning January 2020, Wednesday through Saturday, any time.) 03 This position requires the applicant to be at least 16 years of age. Are you at least 16 years of age? Yes
No 04 All minors under 18 years of age employed in the state of California are required to have a permit to work. If you are under 18, do you have or are you able to obtain a valid permit to work? Yes
No
I am over 18 years of age 05 This position requires the applicant to have access to reliable transportation to and from work. Are you able to meet this requirement? Yes, I have access to reliable transportation.
No, I do not have access to reliable transportation. 06 Please select your highlest level of education completed. Currently enrolled in high school
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Some college, but less than 48 units completed
Associate's Degree or at least 48 units completed
Bachelor's Degree 07 How many years of experience do you have working and/or volunteering in sailing, aquatics, recreation or a related field? Less than 6 months
6 months or more, but less than 1 year
1 year or more, but less than 2 years
2 years or more 08 Please describe your experience do you have working and/or volunteering in sailing, aquatics, recreation or a related field? (If none, type N/A.) 09 Select all the areas below in which you possess knowledge, skills, abilities, or experience. Check all that apply. Lifeguarding
First Aid/CPR
WSI (Swim Lesssons)
Swim Team
Springboard Diving
Water Polo
Synchronized Swimming
Water Exercise
Boating Safety
Sailing
Sailboarding
Canoeing, Kayaking
Marine Biology
Aquatics Day Camp
Rowing
Other Aquatics
I have no aquatics knowledge, skills, abilities, or experience 10 For each of your selections in the previous question (#10), please assign the most applicable of the following numeric codes: (IF NONE, TYPE N/A)
1 = Courses you have taken or activities you participate in regularly.
2 = Activities or areas of expertise you can direct, teach, organize, coach or officiate.
3 = Activities or areas of expertise for which you have paid work experience.
EXAMPLE:Swim Lessons - 2Swim Team - 1Marine Biology - 1First Aid/CPR - 3 11 Do you have current certification or are you enrolled in a class for American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification? I have an American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification
I am enrolled for an American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification
I will take the City-provided training for American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification (provided upon hire)
I do not want to obtain certification for American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification 12 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Do you have any relatives employed by the City of Long Beach? Yes
No 13 If you have any relatives that work for the City of Long Beach, please indicate their name, department, position title and relationship. 14 I certify that I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. Yes
No Required Question
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