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Join the City of Newark's Recreation and Community Services Department. The City of Newark is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of its workplace. *Positions are considered Temporary Employees within the Recreation Department & are non-benefited.* Temporary staff receive an added benefit of a personal membership to the George M. Silliman Community Activity Center that grants free access to the fitness center, basketball courts, and swimming pools during employment.
All positions start at $18.00/hr and we offer on the job training for all positions!
ReThe Customer Service Representative position is responsible for the day to day operations at the Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center from guest services, facility setup, and maintenance task. Candidates should have primary computer and phone skills that will aid them in assisting customers in a fast-paced environment. Must have necessary math skills of addition and subtraction for cashiering positions.
PST Birthday Party Host | Pay Rate $11.00 - $12.00/hr
Birthday Party Host works on the weekends throughout the year and assists with our birthday party program as a room host. Party Host deal with all party check-in, room set up and check out procedures by providing top quality customer service skills to ensure an amazing party! Applicants are required to have a valid food handlers card or be willing to receive one.
PST Cafe Worker | Pay Rate $11.00 - $12.00/hr
The Cafe Worker works out of Ollie's Pool Side Cafe during open recreation swim times. This position is responsible for sales, food preparation, and inventory tasks. Seeking fun outgoing individuals that have a passion for the culinary arts and food safety! Applicants are required to have a valid food handlers card or be willing to receive one.
Interested in these positions? Please complete this supplemental form by CLICKING HERE
For more information relating to these positions, please contact:
Nick Cuevas, Aquatic Coordinator Email: nicholas.cuevas@newark.org
PST Customer Service Representative I | Pay Rate: $11.00 - $12.00/hr
The Customer Service Representative position is responsible for the day to day operations at the Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center from guest services, facility setup, and maintenance task. Candidates should have primary computer and phone skills that will aid them in assisting customers in a fast-paced environment. Must have necessary math skills of addition and subtraction for cashiering positions.
PST Birthday Party Host | Pay Rate $11.00 - $12.00/hr
Birthday Party Host works on the weekends throughout the year and assists with our birthday party program as a room host. Party Host deal with all party check-in, room set up and check out procedures by providing top quality customer service skills to ensure an amazing party! Applicants are required to have a valid food handlers card or be willing to receive one.
PST Cafe Worker | Pay Rate $11.00 - $12.00/hr
The Cafe Worker works out of Ollie's Pool Side Cafe during open recreation swim times. This position is responsible for sales, food preparation, and inventory tasks. Seeking fun outgoing individuals that have a passion for the culinary arts and food safety! Applicants are required to have a valid food handlers card or be willing to receive one.
Interested in these positions? Please complete this supplemental form by CLICKING HERE
For more information relating to these positions, please contact:
Nick Cuevas, Aquatic Coordinator Email: nicholas.cuevas@newark.org
PST Customer Service Representative I | Pay Rate: $11.00 - $12.00/hr
The Customer Service Representative position is responsible for the day to day operations at the Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center from guest services, facility setup, and maintenance task. Candidates should have primary computer and phone skills that will aid them in assisting customers in a fast-paced environment. Must have necessary math skills of addition and subtraction for cashiering positions.
PST Birthday Party Host | Pay Rate $11.00 - $12.00/hr
Birthday Party Host works on the weekends throughout the year and assists with our birthday party program as a room host. Party Host deal with all party check-in, room set up and check out procedures by providing top quality customer service skills to ensure an amazing party! Applicants are required to have a valid food handlers card or be willing to receive one.
PST Cafe Worker | Pay Rate $11.00 - $12.00/hr
The Cafe Worker works out of Ollie's Pool Side Cafe during open recreation swim times. This position is responsible for sales, food preparation, and inventory tasks. Seeking fun outgoing individuals that have a passion for the culinary arts and food safety! Applicants are required to have a valid food handlers card or be willing to receive one.
Interested in these positions? Please complete this supplemental form by CLICKING HERE
For more information relating to these positions, please contact:
Nick Cuevas, Aquatic Coordinator Email: nicholas.cuevas@newark.org
PST Customer Service Representative I | Pay Rate: $11.00 - $12.00/hr
The Customer Service Representative position is responsible for the day to day operations at the Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center from guest services, facility setup, and maintenance task. Candidates should have primary computer and phone skills that will aid them in assisting customers in a fast-paced environment. Must have necessary math skills of addition and subtraction for cashiering positions.
PST Birthday Party Host | Pay Rate $11.00 - $12.00/hr
Birthday Party Host works on the weekends throughout the year and assists with our birthday party program as a room host. Party Host deal with all party check-in, room set up and check out procedures by providing top quality customer service skills to ensure an amazing party! Applicants are required to have a valid food handlers card or be willing to receive one.
PST Cafe Worker | Pay Rate $11.00 - $12.00/hr
The Cafe Worker works out of Ollie's Pool Side Cafe during open recreation swim times. This position is responsible for sales, food preparation, and inventory tasks. Seeking fun outgoing individuals that have a passion for the culinary arts and food safety! Applicants are required to have a valid food handlers card or be willing to receive one.
Interested in these positions? Please complete this supplemental form by CLICKING HERE
For more information relating to these positions, please contact:
Nick Cuevas, Aquatic Coordinator Email: nicholas.cuevas@newark.org
PST Customer Service Representative I | Pay Rate: $11.00 - $12.00/hr
The Customer Service Representative position is responsible for the day to day operations at the Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center from guest services, facility setup, and maintenance task. Candidates should have primary computer and phone skills that will aid them in assisting customers in a fast-paced environment. Must have necessary math skills of addition and subtraction for cashiering positions.
PST Birthday Party Host | Pay Rate $11.00 - $12.00/hr
Birthday Party Host works on the weekends throughout the year and assists with our birthday party program as a room host. Party Host deal with all party check-in, room set up and check out procedures by providing top quality customer service skills to ensure an amazing party! Applicants are required to have a valid food handlers card or be willing to receive one.
PST Cafe Worker | Pay Rate $11.00 - $12.00/hr
The Cafe Worker works out of Ollie's Pool Side Cafe during open recreation swim times. This position is responsible for sales, food preparation, and inventory tasks. Seeking fun outgoing individuals that have a passion for the culinary arts and food safety! Applicants are required to have a valid food handlers card or be willing to receive one.
Interested in these positions? Please complete this supplemental form by CLICKING HERE
For more information relating to these positions, please contact:
Nick Cuevas, Aquatic Coordinator Email: nicholas.cuevas@newark.org
The Newark Recreation and Community Services Department is looking for Aquatic Instructors (Swim Instructors) and Lifeguards for our fantastic swim lesson and aquatic programs, to work at the Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center. We are looking for positive, patient, motivated, self-driven individuals that have a passion for working with children and wish to make a difference in a child's life by teaching them lifelong water skills! Swimming experience is desired. Swim Instructor training will be provided once hired. Those that are successful in the application review will be invited to attend an interview and swim assessment. Please note that this position requires you to work in an indoor aquatic environment subject to warm/humid temperatures.
- Applicants should be able to work at least 12- 25 hours, including weekends and some holidays, with mandatory monthly trainings.
- Please note that shift preference is not guaranteed and is based on the program's staffing needs and can change at any time. Please keep this in mind when/if you are in school.
Available Positions
Aquatics Instructor:
$19.00-$23.09 Hourly
**No certifications or previous experience is required! Candidates must be comfortable in the water. Swim Instructor training will be provided once hired.**
Lifeguard Intern:
$18.00 Hourly
**No certifications or previous experience is required! Candidates must be comfortable in the water. Once you successfully pass your lifeguard certification, you’ll get a $1.00 raise to make $19.00/hr as a lifeguard.**
Lifeguard:
$19.00-$23.09 Hourly
Pool Service Technician :
$21.00-$25.53 Hourly
Senior Lifeguard:
$22.00-$26.74 Hourly
Questions:
Ryan Storms, Aquatics Coordinator
ryan.storms@newarkca.gov
The Newark Recreation and Community Services Department is looking for Customer Service Representatives to work at the front desk at the Silliman Family Aquatic Center. We are looking for motivated, self-driven individuals who are passionate about working with the public.
Join our team at the Silliman Center as a Customer Service Representative. Your role is pivotal in delivering exceptional service to our members and guests. As the primary point of contact, you'll make sure to resolve any questions and ensure a positive experience for all visitors, maintaining a welcoming and efficient environment.
Available Positions:
Customer Service Representative:
$18.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Senior Customer Service Representative:
$22.00 - $27.00 Hourly
Questions:
Danielle Cranon-Jones, Recreation Coordinator
danielle.cranon-jones@newarkca.gov
The Newark Recreation and Community Services Department is seeking enthusiastic individuals who are not only passionate about working with the public but also possess a genuine interest in coaching kids and making a positive impact as role models in their lives. This role involves teaching fundamentals of various sports, coaching, refereeing and scorekeeping for our youth leagues. In addition, this role also oversees our Wednesday adult basketball league.
If you are a motivated and self-driven individual with a desire to be a positive influence in the lives of both children and adults, we encourage you to apply. Successful applicants will be invited to participate in an interview where we can further discuss your passion for community engagement and your commitment to creating a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
Available Positions:
Recreation Leader:
Coach/Referee/Score Keeper
$18.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Application Coming Soon!