Community Services Leader I/II

JOB BULLETIN

Applications will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS until positions are filled. First review October 18, 2024

Apply Early! (These positions may close at any time without notice. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit application materials as soon as possible.)

Community Services is hiring for customer service oriented Community Services Leaders who are friendly, outgoing, creative, fun, and energetic for a variety of Part-Time,

Non-Benefitted assignments

Community Services Leader I - $18.38 Hourly
Community Services Leader II - $18.54 - $19.48 Hourly

Our team is creative and dedicated to making a difference every day in the community we serve. The City of Buena Park is looking for kind, friendly, proactive, responsible, and hardworking problem solvers who enjoy working with a variety of people. Community Services Leaders work approximately 15-20 hours per week.

These positions require the availability to work a flexible schedule that may require mornings, evenings, and weekend work assignments.

THE POSITION

Community Services Leader I:
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; performs related work as required.

Community Services Leader II:
Under general supervision, plans, organizes, and conducts a diverse recreation program, which includes games, sports, crafts, special events, cultural programs, and 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 I
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

Community Services Leader II
Serves in a leadership capacity.
Trains and coordinates the work of part-time and volunteer staff. Assists in
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 p erform 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 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

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. Minimum age requirement is sixteen (16) years of age or older at the time of application.

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 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 the 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.

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: 11/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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