Returning Seasonal Community & Recreation Services Staff - 2025

Location

34009 Alvarado-Niles Road Union City, 94587

Description

The City of Union City's Community and Recreation Services is seeking returning staff for the following roles:

• Youth Parks & Playgrounds Leader (Recreation Leader) - $17.68- $21.49/hourly
• Fitness Attendant (Recreation Leader) - $17.68- $21.49/hourly
• Lifeguard (Recreation Leader) - $17.68- $21.49/hourly
• Park Monitor (Project Specialist) - $18.00 - $25.00/hourly
• Pool Manager (CRS Program Manager) - $21.21 - $25.79/hourly
• Senior Lifeguard (Senior Recreation Leader) - $18.86 - $22.92/hourly
• Substitute Preschool Site Supervisor (CRS Program Manager) - $21.21 - $25.79/hourly
• Teen Leader (Recreation Leader) - $17.68- $21.49/hourly
• Tennis Instructor (Project Specialist) - $17.14 - $25.00/hourly
• Tot Time Substitute Teacher (Senior Recreation Leader) - $18.86 - $22.92/hourly
• Safe Parking Attendant (Recreation Leader) -$17.68- $21.49/hourly

Ideal Candidate

1. Youth Parks & Playgrounds Leader (Recreation Leader)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be available for 4-8 hours shifts Monday - Friday, between the hours of 7 AM- 5:30 PM.
• Possess a valid California Driver’s License is desirable.
• CPR/ First Aid certification by their first day of employment (training for certification will be provided by City of Union City upon employment).

2. Fitness Attendant (Recreation Leader)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be available for 4-8 hours shifts Monday - Friday, between the hours of 7 AM- 5:30 PM.
• Possess a valid California Driver’s License is desirable.
• CPR/ First Aid certification by their first day of employment (training for certification will be provided by City of Union City upon employment).

3. Lifeguard (Recreation Leader)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 15.5 years of age.
• Possession of a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate in: CPR, AED, First Aid certification by their first day of employment or soon after (A certification course is provided by the City).

4. Park Monitor (Project Specialist)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• CPR, AED & First Aid certification prior to the start of work.
• Fingerprint screening, a satisfactory background check, and a valid Tuberculosis (TB) result.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, have a satisfactory driving record and own transportation.

5. Pool Manager (CRS Program Manager)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Two years of aquatic experience and leadership preferred.
• Current Red Cross Certifications in: Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Training, Community First Aid and Safety, CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPR/FPR).
• Candidates are encouraged to possess one of the following as highly desirable certification: LGI - Lifeguard Instructor certification in any American Red Cross course, EMT level certification or Emergency Response Course completion.

6. Senior Lifeguard (Senior Recreation Leader)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 17 years of age.
• One (1) season of experience as a lifeguard or swim instructor.
• Leadership experience is preferred.
• Must possess a current Water Safety Instructor’s certificate or hold equivalent experience (1 year of teaching swim lessons).
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification by first day of employment.

7. Substitute Preschool Site Supervisor (CRS Program Manager)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have 3-4 years’ experience working with children ages 2-5

  AND

  This position requires an AA Degree.

  OR

  Have a minimum of 60 units including:

• 24 ECE/CD units with core courses
• 16 GE units
• 6 administration units
• 2 adult supervision units
• California Driver’s License.
• Possession of a California State licensed Site Supervisor Permit is desirable.

8. Teen Leader (Recreation Leader)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be available for 4-8 hours shifts Monday - Friday, between the hours of 7 AM- 5:30 PM.
• Possess a valid California Driver’s License is desirable.
• CPR/ First Aid certification by their first day of employment (training for certification will be provided by City of Union City upon employment).

9. Tennis Instructor (Project Specialist)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have knowledge of basic Tennis game play and rules.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be available to work up to 7-8 hours shifts Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8 AM -5 PM and Saturdays and Sundays.

10. Tot Time Substitute Teacher (Senior Recreation Leader)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Possess a valid California Driver’s License is desirable.
• Prior experience working in early childhood education or recreation required.
• Possession of 12 ECE/ED units desired.

11. Safe Parking Attendant (Senior Recreation Leader)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Experience working with the unhoused population or providing outreach services or social work to diverse populations is desirable.
• Hours will range from 4 - 33 hours a week.
• Program operates seven (7) days a week: Full shift: 8:00 P.M. - 7:00 A.M. Half Shift: 8:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.
• First Aid certification is desired.

Special Instructions

APPLICATION PROCESS:

The selection process may consist of, but limited to one or more of the following components:

1. Screening for Best Qualified
2. Supplemental Questionnaire
3. Written Exam
4. Performance Exam
5. Oral Interview

Resumes may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Applicants who are invited to continue in the selection process will be notified by e-mail. Successful candidates’ names will be placed on an employment eligibility list. The eligibility list will remain in effect for a minimum of one year from the date the list is established. Additional vacancies that occur for this classification may be hired from the list.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

The City of Union City provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department ([email protected]) if you will need reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The City of Union City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone:

(510)675-5801

Contact email:

[email protected]