Posting number: 9908-1225
Department: Community and Library Services Department
Job classification: Part Time / Temporary Positions in Pay Range 112
Posting type: Open
Categories: Community Services, Recreation
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 vacancies across the following divisions:
(Please complete the supplemental questionnaire to indicate your area(s) of interest.)
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.
Community Centers/Programs: Under supervision, assist in general community center operations including provide program and services information, customer service both in person and over the telephone, may collect fees or donations for recreation programs and rentals, perform equipment set-up and break-down; maintaining a clean and safe facility; monitoring park activities; 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 and services; problem solving; register customers for recreational activities and assist in operations by utilizing recreation software; proofread materials; assist in planning, directing, and coordinating activities, programs, and special events.
Availability is required from Sunday to Saturday, between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM
Youth Sports: With direction of the CLS Supervisor and Youth Sports Program Coordinator, provides a variety of sports services including preparation of youth sports facilities and/or fields; serves as a scorekeeper or youth sports official; Pee Wee and Junior sports coach; and performs assorted miscellaneous duties depending on the nature of the program.
Fitness Center: Under supervision, assist in daily fitness center operations, providing high-quality customer service to members and visitors both in person and over the phone. Responsibilities include offering information on fitness programs, classes, and memberships; processing payments and membership registrations; assisting with facility and equipment maintenance; and ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. Additionally, monitor fitness areas and provide support for fitness classes, events, and activities. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
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.
Please Note: Vacancies for these positions occur sporadically. The hiring department will contact applicants as needed.
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. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants.
The City of Huntington Beach is located on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in northwestern Orange County, 40 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego. As the fourth largest city in Orange County, with a population near 200,000 residents, Huntington Beach is known as “Surf City USA” due to its abundance of beaches, sunny, warm Mediterranean climate and casual lifestyle. Huntington Beach covers 28 square miles of land, 26 square miles of water, and is the 24th largest city in California. With more than 8 miles of uninterrupted beach along the Pacific Ocean, the City also plays host to an annual visitor population of over 11 million people, especially during the summer, special events and weekends.
Founded in the late 1880s, Huntington Beach was incorporated as a Charter City in 1909. Huntington Beach has a City Council/ City Manager form of government. The City Council has seven members who are elected at large, on a non-partisan basis, to four-year overlapping terms. City Council members are limited to two consecutive 4-year terms. There are three elected department heads - the City Attorney, City Clerk and City Treasurer. The position of Mayor is filled on a rotating basis.
The City of Huntington Beach is organized into 11 major departments, including Administrative Services, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager, City Treasurer, Community Development, Community & Library Services, Finance, Fire, Police, and Public Works.
The City has approximately 1,600 full and part-time employees and a total budget of approximately $345 Million
