Head Counselor - Aquatics - Seasonal - Summer

Job Details

Level:
Experienced

Job Location:
Hayward Area Recreation District (HARD) - Hayward, CA

Position Type:
Hourly

Salary Range: $24.33 - $32.83 Hourly

Do you enjoy working outside with children? Are you into Swimming and Tennis? Impact our community’s youth by becoming a part of H.A.R.D.’s Aquatics programs!

This summer, our Aquatics program will launch a Swim/Tennis Camp and Jr. Lifeguard & Leadership Camp. We are seeking Head Counselors with experience in both swimming and tennis to join our team and lead these programs.

The primary responsibilities of this position are creating and leading program activities, providing mentoring and direction for aides and volunteers, and providing excellent customer service to parents and caregivers. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and leadership skills with previous experience instructing kids in swim and/or tennis.

This is a seasonal, summer-time position working up to 40 hours per week.

Here are the details about the positions:

• Available Positions: 4
• Hourly Rate: $24.33/hour - $32.83/hour
• Work Schedule:
  Monday – Friday, up to 40 hours/week
• Typical
  
  Work hours:
  
  8:30AM – 4:30PM
• Part-Time, Seasonal, Hourly, Non-Exempt Position
• Work Location:
  Hayward Plunge Swim Center & Castro Valley Swim Center
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  May 31, 2025
• Duration:
  Summer Camps will run from May 31 – August 22
• Not to exceed 960 hours per fiscal year. (July 1 – June 30)

First review of applications will be March 3, 2025. Applications received after first review will be reviewed as we receive them. This posting may close at any time.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, conducts and provides leadership in the development and implementation of all age-appropriate curriculum and activities related to daily operation of a District program site in order to ensure the safety and well-being of participants and perform related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbents in this class are primarily responsible for the general supervision of counselors and children enrolled in the program; planning age-appropriate curriculum for children; establishing and maintaining supportive relationships with children and parents; and all safety protocols. This class can be distinguished from the class of Day Camp Counselor because incumbents in this class are responsible for the overall direction, curriculum and staffing of the program area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Incumbents may not perform all duties. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and lead the implementation of curriculum, including teaching, overseeing, and/or coaching activities, which may include arts and crafts, group games, and sports; maintains group and individual discipline and code of conduct.
• Facilitate safe and positive recreation experiences; ensure a safe environment; assess and minimize risks; assess and respond to potential injuries and prepare incident reports.
• Maintain accurate attendance and complete required records; maintain appropriate confidential records.
• Manage the storage and inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Participate in meeting and training sessions.
• Maintain good public relations.
• Oversees all camp communication to parents, providing regular updates, filling out incident reports and establishing behavior contracts when necessary.
• At all times, demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and the public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. The functions of this position are performed indoors and/or outdoors depending on season. Incumbents must wear an appropriate uniform with identification and protective equipment. The environment requires working in climate-controlled indoor environments as well as various weather conditions, including heat and sunshine when outdoors.

Specialized aspects of the work environment may also include high noise levels, interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing…