Part-Time Community Services Specialist

DESCRIPTION

Filing, or when 30 applications are received, whichever comes first.

Part‑time position, average 20‑30 hours per week.

Under the direction of the Community Services Coordinator, the Community Services Specialist plans and organizes special events, develops, promotes, oversees, and evaluates recreation programs, plans and schedules the work of part‑time and seasonal staff, and manages the operations of designated recreation facilities and community centers. They provide direction and oversight to Community Services Leaders, Senior Leaders, and Volunteers managing recreation programs.

• Plan, organize, and coordinate recreation and leisure programs for all age groups, which may include after‑school programs, sports, special interest classes, excursions, and special events; develop new program ideas, goals, and objectives, and related programs.
• Assist with the day‑to‑day operations of the community centers and recreation facilities; maintain a variety of files, records, and database information related to programs, participants, and activities.
• Plan and order supplies and equipment; contact instructors and other service providers; coordinate facility usage.
• Observe safety and city rules and regulations; ensure community centers and recreation facilities are safe and compliant with city safety policies.
• Act as a City representative, in person and over the phone, to patrons and the general public concerning questions, problems, concerns, and activities in the provision of recreation program operations, activities, and services.
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of staff and volunteers; provide training, orientation, and guidance to assigned staff; provide input to performance evaluations.
• Assist and participate in recreation services special events, including setting up and taking down equipment and materials and facilitating activities.
• Develop and prepare brochures, flyers, newsletters, and other materials regarding programming, services, and events.
• Assist in and recommend purchasing equipment and supplies for assigned programs and maintain equipment and inventory records.
• Participate in making program and personnel recommendations.
• Compile data for daily, monthly, and annual center and activity reports that include program attendance, revenues, maintenance and repairs, incidents, accidents, and participation rates in various programs.
• Act on behalf of the Senior Community Services Specialist, or Community Services Program Coordinator when assigned.

• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

• A high school diploma or GED or equivalent, supplemented by one year of college‑level coursework in recreation, business administration, public administration, or a related field and two years of experience coordinating recreation programs and activities.

• Valid, current driver’s license.
• This position does not typically require driving; however, the ability to use reliable transportation for occasional off‑site duties may be necessary.

• American Red Cross or an equivalent certification in first aid, CPR, or AED.
• Possession of a current (less than two years) tuberculosis (TB) certification clearance slip on the day of appointment.
• Fingerprinting at the time of hire is a state‑mandated obligation for any personnel with direct contact with minors.

Applicants must file a concise and complete City application regarding their qualifications for the position online through the Human Resources Department webpage at  as soon as possible. Applications may be accompanied by a resume that describes experience, education, and training with the position's requirements; however, a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for a City employment application. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment‑eligible list from which hires may be made.

The list is valid for up to one year, or until an insufficient number of candidates remain, unless exhausted sooner.

The City of Placentia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, other non‑job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service.

All applicants are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application and testing process.