Community Services Leaders II - Summer Program 2023
Full Time
Buena Park, CA
$15.65 - $16.43 an hour
Posted
Job description
JOB BULLETIN
Applications will be accepted on a
CONTINUOUS BASIS
until positions are filled.
Apply early! These positions may close at any time without notice.
Interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit application materials as soon as possible.
The City of Buena Park Community Services Department
is hiring creative, fun, and energetic Community Services Leaders
Summer is a great time to make a little extra money while enjoying our community's sunny weather. Our team is fun, creative, and dedicated to making a difference every day in the community we serve. The City of Buena Park is looking for creative, fun, energetic, kind, friendly, proactive, responsible, and hardworking problem solvers who enjoy working with a variety of people. If you are at least 16 years old and love working with people in the community, apply for a summer staff position in our Community Services Department.
Community Services Leaders work approximately 10-20 hours per week. Current available positions are in the Summer Parks, Community Center, Community Gymnasium, and Ehlers Event Center; however, staff may be assigned to work in any area, as needed. These positions require the availability to work a flexible schedule that may require morning, evening, weekend, and holiday work assignments.
THE POSITION
Community Services Leader II
Under general supervision plans, organizes, and conducts a diverse recreation program which includes games, sports, crafts, special events, and cultural programs. Performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.
Community Services Leader II
- Serves in a leadership capacity.
- Trains and coordinates the work of part-time and volunteer staff.
- Assists in implementing recreation activities, including games, sports, crafts, special events, and other related activities.
- Coordinates the issuance, use, care, and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Assists in moving and setting up equipment.
- May assist in the preparation of ball fields.
- Performs duties as a scorekeeper, youth sports coach, or official.
- May perform a variety of maintenance functions and light custodial tasks such as restocking restrooms, spot-cleaning carpets, cleaning windows, mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming.
- Assists patrons with classes and registration.
- Assists in preparing for facility rentals, special events, cultural programs, and other related activities including coordinating activities, moving and setting up tables, chairs, and various equipment.
- Coordinates the issuance, use, care, and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- May assist in the preparation of food for the senior lunch program, when assigned at the Senior Center.
Knowledge of:
Methods of organizing, conducting and supervising, recreation and cultural programs; sports rules, general arts/crafts, and game programming; general care of children and first aid practices; and effective customer service techniques.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, and conduct recreation programs; maintain accurate records and prepare reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, participants, and the public; supervise tasks to completion; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, run, or sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to touch, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; the employee may be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; must be able to move up to 50 pounds; may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with staff, management, vendors, contractors, the public, and others encountered in the course of work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees typically work indoors and outdoors at City recreation facilities and venues; required to perform physical work.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
All applicants must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age or older at the time of application.
Applications will be assessed for each position based on the following criteria:
Community Services Leader II
Graduation from high school or equivalent, supplemented with one year of college-level coursework in Recreation, Human Services, or a related field AND one year of experience coordinating recreation programs and activities are required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Community Services Leader II - A valid Class C California driver's license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance are required.
APPLICANT INFORMATION/EXAM WEIGHT
INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED
FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 17, 2023
Applicants must file a concise and complete City application regarding their qualifications for the position online through the Human Resources Department web page at www.buenapark.com/hr as soon as possible. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.
All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to an oral interview and/or written exams and oral presentations. 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 unless exhausted sooner.
The City of Buena Park is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability.
The City of Buena Park Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy requires that all applicants undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment.
Below is a list of key benefits offered to part-time, seasonal, and limited service employees of the City of Buena Park and is only a summary of benefits. They are not intended to replace or modify the legal plan documents on file in the Human Resources Department.
SALARY RANGE: Composed of six (6) steps - Entry step through E step (Except management positions). Each step represents an increase of approximately five (5) percent.
RETIREMENT: Provided through deferred compensation 457 plan administered by Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Employee pays member contribution of 3.75%. The City matches the employee's contribution of 3.75%.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Available to all City employees and their immediate families.
OC CREDIT UNION: Available to all City employees and their families.
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