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- CITY OF BUENA PARK, CA
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Community Services Leader I - After School Programs
- Buena Park, California United States
- CITY OF BUENA PARK, CA
- Oct 21, 2026
- $20.27 Hourly
CITY OF BUENA PARK, CA

Located in northwest Orange County, Buena Park is a Charter City operating under the Council-Manager form of government. The City has approximately 400 employees with an annual budget of $131,833,300 (all funds). Buena Park is located 21 miles southeast of Los Angeles, and is referred to locally as the “Center of the Southland” due to its easy access to both the 91 and 5 freeways. With a diverse population of 82,000, Buena Park offers quality residential areas, excellent cultural and recreational facilities, and a stable economy within its 10.3 square miles. The strong local economy includes the Entertainment Corridor, which contains a variety of well-known attractions, including Knott’s Berry Farm, Pirates’ Dinner Adventure, Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, several hotels, and secured development plans for several more exciting entertainment and lodging venues. In addition, the City has a number of car dealerships and approximately 100 manufacturing and warehousing companies. Some of the larger employers in the City include Nutrilite, Georgia Pacific, Leach International, and Yamaha Music.
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- $20.27 Hourly
- Oct 21, 2026
Job Description

JOB BULLETIN

Applications will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS until the position is filled with a first review date of Monday, November 2, 2026. Apply early! This position 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 recruiting for a Community Services Leader I who is friendly, outgoing, creative, fun, and energetic to serve in the After School Program Division. This program will focus on CULINARY ARTS, DANCE/CHEER, and YOUTH SPORTS (Basketball, Football, and Volleyball). Community Services Leader I's are responsible for teaching basic culinary arts, coaching children, officiating games, and communicating with children, parents, and volunteers. We are seeking individuals who are available to work afternoon shifts (2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday). The ideal candidate should represent the City’s core values of Excellence, Communication, Teamwork, Commitment, Respect, Integrity, and Equity. This position generally works 18-20 hours per week. If you are interested in joining our team, APPLY NOW!

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision assists in implementing recreation activities, including games, sports, crafts, special events, and other related activities; assists in a variety of tasks including coordinating activities, and 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; and does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a part-time, non-benefited, position. The Community Services Leader I is the entry level in the Community Services Leader job series. This position provides an opportunity for incumbents with an interest in pursuing a career in municipal government, learn about municipal government functions and gain experience by completing tasks and special assignments related to the program area.

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.

Assists in implementing recreation activities, including games, sports, crafts, special events, and other related activities.Assists in a variety of tasks including coordinating activities, and 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 task 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.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

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.

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

Any education, training or experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be direct experience in leadership, volunteerism or participation in recreational activities.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age or older at the time of application.

APPLICANT INFORMATION/EXAM WEIGHT

Applicants must submit a City application online through the Human Resources Department web page at www.buenapark.com/hr . 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 completed 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. An eligible 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.

Americans with Disabilities:
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (714) 562-3515 no later than 5 business days before the test date.

Fingerprinting:
Applicants who are selected for hire are fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice to verify criminal records or absence thereof.

Physical Examination:
Employment offers are conditional based, upon the successful completion of a medical examination which may include drug and alcohol screening. Physicals are performed by the City's designated physician at the City's expense.

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.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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CITY OF BUENA PARK, CA

Located in northwest Orange County, Buena Park is a Charter City operating under the Council-Manager form of government. The City has approximately 400 employees with an annual budget of $131,833,300 (all funds). Buena Park is located 21 miles southeast of Los Angeles, and is referred to locally as the “Center of the Southland” due to its easy access to both the 91 and 5 freeways. With a diverse population of 82,000, Buena Park offers quality residential areas, excellent cultural and recreational facilities, and a stable economy within its 10.3 square miles.

The strong local economy includes the Entertainment Corridor, which contains a variety of well-known attractions, including Knott’s Berry Farm, Pirates’ Dinner Adventure, Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, several hotels, and secured development plans for several more exciting entertainment and lodging venues. In addition, the City has a number of car dealerships and approximately 100 manufacturing and warehousing companies. Some of the larger employers in the City include Nutrilite, Georgia Pacific, Leach International, and Yamaha Music.
CITY OF BUENA PARK, CA
- Buena Park, California, United States
- https://www.buenapark.com/hr
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