Community Services Specialist – After School & Sports

Overview

Join our Community Services Department as a Community Services Specialist I. This part-time, hourly position averages 20 hours per week, with total hours not exceeding 1,000 in a 12-month period. This position is at-will.

We are seeking enthusiastic and creative individuals who are eager to lead and inspire youth with a positive example. A successful candidate demonstrates responsibility, sound judgment, and strong character to help ensure program success. If you are dedicated to providing innovative and high-quality programming, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

The ideal candidate should have a strong inclination toward customer service and strive to fulfill the needs and expectations of the community. They should possess excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy collaborating with their team. The ideal candidate should also prioritize safety and demonstrate this attribute on the job. Join the team!

After School Programs:

• Role:
  Oversee after-school sites or program areas, ensuring program goals and community needs are met.
• Schedule:
  
  During the school year, programs operate Monday–Friday, approximately 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., at park-based centers and include enrichment, sports, and outdoor activities. In the summer, after-school programs pause and staff transition to summer camps with similar enrichment and recreational programming.

Sports Programs:

• Role:
  Supervise youth sports leagues, clinics, and outdoor activities.
• Typical Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday, 1:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Why Pomona

The City of Pomona offers a unique career opportunity to individuals wishing to positively impact their community. This position offers participation in a deferred compensation plan designated by the city and access to bilingual pay.

A Career with Financial Growth:

• Benefit from a 5% salary bump on 10/1/2026

Work hours will be approximately 15–20 hours per week. Typically Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Some weekends and evening shifts may be required.

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical path to obtain these knowledge, skills, and abilities would include:

• High school graduate or GED equivalency required.
• One (1) year of paid or volunteer experience in a recreational field or tutoring, or a combination of both. College students in fields such as Kinesiology, math, science, and language arts are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license and have a good driving record.

Competencies:

The following core competencies are needed for success in this position:

• Customer Focus
  :
  Attending to the needs and expectations of customers.
• Group Facilitation
  :
  Enabling constructive and productive group interactions.
• Teamwork
  :
  Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
• Environmental Exposure and Tolerance
  :
  Performing under physically demanding conditions.
• Safety Focus
  :
  Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
• Valuing Diversity
  :
  Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace.

• Provide customer service to the public; assist in planning activities and events.
• Lead and support group activities and programs such as indoor/outdoor games, sports, arts and crafts, special events and other related activities.
• Chaperone youth/after school participants on day excursions.
• Maintain and prepare sports equipment for any enrichments planned.
• Maintain a safe program environment for participants.
• Assist in opening and closing and cleanup of City facilities; ensure facilities are secure upon closing if applicable.
• Respond to the public; answer inquiries and provide information pertaining to programs offered.
• Interact with co-workers at all levels of the City of Pomona and the public in a collaborative and customer service-oriented manner.
• This position may perform other related duties as assigned.
• Provide support in all areas of recreation/Outdoor & Active/ special events and parks as needed.
• Assist in department events, including…