Returning Seasonal Community & Recreation Services Staff - 2025

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.