Water Safety Instructor PT continuous
Water Safety Instructor PT continuous
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***Continuous Recruitment***
Recruitment may close at any timecandidates are encouraged to apply immediately
2025 OAKLAND PARKS RECREATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENTSUMMER PARTTIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESThe City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity inclusion and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the citys historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation we strive to develop employees who understand the harm andimpactsof systemic inequity to create lasting meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives toestablishan environment that embraces the richness of culture community and individualism of employees.
Why join the City of OaklandParks Recreation & Youth DevelopmentDepartment
With an emphasis on Oaklands youth the Oakland Parks Recreation & Youth Development (OPRYD) Department and its partners will provide bestinclass relevant andequitableprogramsand services while meeting the specific needs of people and communities both at the neighborhood level and regionally throughout the City of Oakland. We achieve this mission through intentional engagement and by removing the barriers that prohibitequitableopportunities for all. OPRYD believes that communities thrive when they play with a purpose. Our purpose is to Expose Enlighten Empower and Encourage Educational Excellence through recreational experiences.
The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill multiple parttime Water Safety Instructor positions in the Oakland Parks and Recreation Aquatic Centers for both seasonal and yearround employment. Working hours will vary from week to week.
Water Safety Instructors perform a variety of duties at the Citys pools including swimming instruction coordination of the Water Safety Instruction (WSI) program and other aquatic activities.
For a list of all OPRYD Poolsclickhere
We are looking for someone who is:- Customer service oriented.You have a reputation for providing exceptional customer service going above and beyond to meet the needs of every customer and leaving a lasting impression on their experience.
- A team player.You are a strong collaborator skilled at building meaningful connections across various departments and divisions at all levels of the organization and throughout the community with a commitment to achieving OPRYDs mission.
- Interested in community engagement. You are enthusiastic about playing an active role in the Oakland community.
What you will typically be responsible for:- Ensuring pool patrons safety and wellbeing by enforcing rules preventing accidents and administering first aid
- Providing swimming lessons to all ages and abilities following American Red Cross guidelines
- Supervising and directing Water Safety Aides in the Learntoswim program
- Assisting the Pool Manager in coordinating and implementing water safety instruction
- Completing all necessary records including accident reports and time slips
- Aiding in patron registration for swim classes and maintaining positive community relations
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Water Safety Instructor PT
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Working for the City of Oakland
A few reasons you might love this job:- You will be part of a fun team
- You will engage with community members and build positive relationships
- Your work will result in a safer environment for all
A few challenges you might face in this job:- You will need to deal with customer complaints
- You may have to travel to multiple/various sites/recreation centers
Competencies Required:
Building and Maintaining Relationships:Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Customer Focus:Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
Oral Communication:Engaging effectively in dialogue
Presentation Skill:Formally delivering information to groups
Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazardsMinimum Requirements for Application
This is a public contact position. TheCityhighly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish Cantonese or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03 if a position requires bilingual language skills only those candidates who haveindicatedthey are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates willbe requiredto successfully pass a languageproficiencytest if selected for hire.
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable:
Experience:
One year of aquatics experience. Previous experience as a swim coach or competitive swimmer is highly desirable.
Certifications:
Current Red Cross certifications in Water Safety Instruction Lifeguarding First Aid and CPR for Lifeguards with AED or CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED.
Please scan and attach these required certifications to your application. Failure to submit these required certifications will result in disqualification from the selection process.
Other Requirements:
Candidates must be at leastseventeen 17 years or older to apply.
Candidates who receive offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints undergo a criminal record clearance and have a physical examination including a TB screening.
Work Permits:
Minors will be subject to state guidelines and restrictions governing their employment while employed with the City of Oakland. This shall include applicable work permits records hours worked and time reporting guidelines. Minors seeking information regarding work permits should contact their local school district. When applicable work permits must be obtained prior to beginning employment.Supplemental Information
This is a continuous recruitment. This recruitment may close without notice once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
This is an atwill position exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules per Charter Section 902. All applications received will be forwarded to OPRYD for further consideration.
Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.Note: Subsequent Oral Interviews and Water Tests will be scheduled periodically.
Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday May 15 2025 at Temescal Pool 2:30pm5:00pm
Sunday May 19 2025 at Temescal Pool 12:00pm3:00pm
Wednesday May 22 2025 at Temescal Pool 2:30pm5:00pmApplicantsare required tosubmitcriminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is notfurnishedin a timely manner applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.
Disaster Service Workers
All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employeesare required tocomplete all Disaster Service Workerrelated training as assigned and to return to work as orderedin the event ofan emergency.
Click on the link below to learn more about the City of Oakland Employee Benefits.
City of Oakland Employee BenefitsHow to Apply
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours tosubmityour application if you are a new user of the system.APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY.You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:
you do not have access to a computer there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza 2nd Floor Oakland CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..
Our online application system is provided byGovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online please contactGovernmentJobsLive Applicant Support atbetween 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time Monday Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours atfor information; however we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system.For recruitmentspecific questions please contactDenise Aaron at
Employment Type
Part-Time
