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  • Community Services Leader II - Senior Center

    Buena Park, California United States CITY OF BUENA PARK, CA Full Time $19.48 - $20.45 Hourly Dec 09, 2025
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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.

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    Job Description

    JOB BULLETIN

    Applications will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS with a first review date of Monday, January 5, 2026. Interested individuals are strongly encouraged to apply early! This recruitment is open until filled and may close at anytime without notice once sufficient qualified applications have been reviewed.

    The City of Buena Park Community Services Department is looking for a Community Services Leader II who is friendly, patient, and a problem-solver who enjoys working with a variety of people, especially the community's senior population.

    The Ehlers Event Center/Senior Center consist of several banquet/event facilities including Heritage Hall, Liberty Hall, Veteran's Hall, and the City's newest outdoor event space, The Plaza. The Center is also home to one of the largest and busiest senior centers in the region. From facilitating events and contracting classes and senior programs, to coordinating various recreation activities, the Center's staff is kept busy serving the needs of the public.

    The Community Services Leader II is responsible for ensuring the public receives high quality customer service, setting up facility rentals, and addressing the senior population concerns. The ideal candidate must be willing to learn, understand the senior population needs, and be comfortable interacting with the senior population. This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule of 10-20 hours per week including days, nights, holidays, weekend work assignments, and on Saturdays, as assigned and as required. If you would like to join our team, APPLY TODAY!
    GENERAL PURPOSE

    Under direction of a Senior Community Services Leader or Community Services Coordinator, the Community Services Leader II plans, organizes, and conducts a diverse recreation program, which includes games, sports, crafts, special events, cultural programs, and does related work as required.

    DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

    This is a part-time, non-benefited. The Community Services Leader II is differentiated from the Community Services Leader I in that it can perform more tasks independently. 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.

    Serves in a leadership capacity.Trains and coordinates the work of part-time and volunteer staff.Attends staff meetings.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 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 and crafts and game programming; general care of children and first aid practices.

    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

    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 is required.

    LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    Valid Class C California driver license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance are required.

    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.

    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.

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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