Community Services Leader
City of Costa Mesa, CA, Costa Mesa, CA, United States
Community Services Leader (Part-time)
Come join our City, known as the "City of Arts" and regarded as Orange County's "Capital of Cool"! Community Services Leaders perform responsible work related to various Parks and Community Services programs, activities, and facilities. Program assignments within this series include: Youth Programs, Facilities, Senior Center, and Field Ambassador.
Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives supervision from the Senior Recreation Leader, Recreation Specialist, Coordinator, Supervisor or other Parks and Community Services Management positions, as assigned.
Work Schedule: Community Services Leaders are part-time positions that may work an average of 20 hours per week. Work schedules may require evening
ight and weekend shifts and may be seasonal and/or year round. Hours per week and work schedules vary depending on program assignment.
Application and Selection Process: Applications must be completed and submitted online. Candidates are requested to provide specific information on their education and experience as it relates to the position by completing all fields of the application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include, but is not limited to, the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, physical examination, practical exercise and interview evaluation. Notifications during this recruitment will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the online application process). Notifications will be sent to the email address that is listed on your online application. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprint check), polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation and post-offer medical evaluation (may include drug screen).
Essential Functions: Assist participants in the City's parks and recreation programs, activities, or facilities, including class registration, rental facility applications, and program administrative support. Attend and participate in the City's special events. Provide and maintain a safe program environment for participants and staff by enforcing required safety precautions and City guidelines. Maintain all equipment issued by the City and inform the supervisor when there are hazards or equipment replacement needs. Assist with organizing indoor/outdoor games, arts and crafts, and activities. Instruct, participate in, and lead recreational activities; Admit patrons to recreation facilities, programs, and events; Maintain attendance and activity records. Provide supervision of all program participants. Facilitate rentals and usage of City facilities; Open and close facilities for rentals, including setting and cleaning up; Prepare facilities for group and rental activities. Issue, monitor, and track equipment during rentals and collect and store equipment after use. Assist with coordinating facility arrangements with instructors, rental groups, and maintenance personnel. Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualification Guidelines: Education, Training and/or Experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the Essential Functions as listed above. Volunteer service, school-related experience or other such experience is accepted and should be thoroughly reflected in the application. Additional Requirements: A current (less than two years) tuberculosis clearance certificate by date of hire for any assignments working with children. Possession of, or ability to obtain, first aid certificates may be required. A valid California Driver's License may be required. Revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment. A valid California Commercial Class C License may be required for some positions. Revocation of license during employment, or failure to obtain if required, may result in disciplinary action or reassignment. Employees with a Commercial Class C License may be subject to drug and alcohol testing pursuant to the Department of Transportation Regulations. Availability to work up to 20 hours per week: hours vary depending upon assignment.
Supplemental Information: Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100
all City of Costa Mesa employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster. Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions: Candidates must be able to walk/run with children while playing games and leading excursions, and may lift heavy weights (e.g., a child or set up of tables and chairs). In addition, candidates may be required to work for extended periods in the outdoors, and be exposed to sun and varying temperatures.
Come join our City, known as the "City of Arts" and regarded as Orange County's "Capital of Cool"! Community Services Leaders perform responsible work related to various Parks and Community Services programs, activities, and facilities. Program assignments within this series include: Youth Programs, Facilities, Senior Center, and Field Ambassador.
Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives supervision from the Senior Recreation Leader, Recreation Specialist, Coordinator, Supervisor or other Parks and Community Services Management positions, as assigned.
Work Schedule: Community Services Leaders are part-time positions that may work an average of 20 hours per week. Work schedules may require evening
ight and weekend shifts and may be seasonal and/or year round. Hours per week and work schedules vary depending on program assignment.
Application and Selection Process: Applications must be completed and submitted online. Candidates are requested to provide specific information on their education and experience as it relates to the position by completing all fields of the application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include, but is not limited to, the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, physical examination, practical exercise and interview evaluation. Notifications during this recruitment will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the online application process). Notifications will be sent to the email address that is listed on your online application. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprint check), polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation and post-offer medical evaluation (may include drug screen).
Essential Functions: Assist participants in the City's parks and recreation programs, activities, or facilities, including class registration, rental facility applications, and program administrative support. Attend and participate in the City's special events. Provide and maintain a safe program environment for participants and staff by enforcing required safety precautions and City guidelines. Maintain all equipment issued by the City and inform the supervisor when there are hazards or equipment replacement needs. Assist with organizing indoor/outdoor games, arts and crafts, and activities. Instruct, participate in, and lead recreational activities; Admit patrons to recreation facilities, programs, and events; Maintain attendance and activity records. Provide supervision of all program participants. Facilitate rentals and usage of City facilities; Open and close facilities for rentals, including setting and cleaning up; Prepare facilities for group and rental activities. Issue, monitor, and track equipment during rentals and collect and store equipment after use. Assist with coordinating facility arrangements with instructors, rental groups, and maintenance personnel. Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualification Guidelines: Education, Training and/or Experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the Essential Functions as listed above. Volunteer service, school-related experience or other such experience is accepted and should be thoroughly reflected in the application. Additional Requirements: A current (less than two years) tuberculosis clearance certificate by date of hire for any assignments working with children. Possession of, or ability to obtain, first aid certificates may be required. A valid California Driver's License may be required. Revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment. A valid California Commercial Class C License may be required for some positions. Revocation of license during employment, or failure to obtain if required, may result in disciplinary action or reassignment. Employees with a Commercial Class C License may be subject to drug and alcohol testing pursuant to the Department of Transportation Regulations. Availability to work up to 20 hours per week: hours vary depending upon assignment.
Supplemental Information: Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100
all City of Costa Mesa employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster. Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions: Candidates must be able to walk/run with children while playing games and leading excursions, and may lift heavy weights (e.g., a child or set up of tables and chairs). In addition, candidates may be required to work for extended periods in the outdoors, and be exposed to sun and varying temperatures.