SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM - Community Services Leader, Senior Leader, Specialist

DESCRIPTION

THE CITY OF PLACENTIA IS NOW HIRING FOR THE 2025 SUMMER SEASON

SEEKING ENTHUSIASTIC RECREATION STAFF TO JOIN OUR FUN & DYNAMIC TEAM!

SUMMER RECREATION OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

• COMMUNITY SERVICES LEADER
• SR. COMMUNITY SERVICES LEADER
• COMMMUNITY SERVICES SPECIALIST

INTERVIEW DATES SCHEDULED FIRST WEEK OF APRIL; APPLY TODAY!

Our Community Services staff play an important role in our service to the community. Are you passionate about creating memorable experiences and fostering a sense of community? Be a part of a team that is dedicated to bringing joy, recreation, and community spirit to the heart of Placentia. Staff must be responsible, safety-minded, friendly, and have a great customer service attitude! Recruiting Community Services Leaders, Senior Community Services Leaders, and Community Services Specialists.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Interviews are tentatively scheduled during the first week in April.
  • PRE-EMPLOYMENT - Candidates hired will start the pre-employment process immediately and will consist of a live-scan, substance abuse test, tuberculosis (TB) test and physical (provided by City). All pre-employment clearances must be completed by end of May.
  • ONBOARDING - Onboarding/new hire orientations will take place during the first week of June.
  • TRAINING WEEK - First day of employment will commence on June 16 for training week.
  • SUMMER PROGRAMS BEGIN - June 23.
• The City will provide the required CPR/First Aid/AED Certification training courses required for this position at no cost to employees; however, one-day training will be offered in June only. Employees who cannot attend will be responsible obtain this training on their own time and expense.
• Employees under 18 and in high school must obtain a work permit. (For information on how to obtain a work permit within the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, (CLICK HERE) .
• Applications will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS with a first review date of MARCH 17. Apply early! This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time without notice once sufficiently qualified applications have been received.

THE ORGANIZATION: At the City of Placentia, we strive to make a difference by continually developing our progressive and innovative workforce. Our team works together to foster an environment that promotes diversity, creativity, and respect for everyone’s opinions to ensure a better result for the community we serve. If you are interested in a public sector career with an established agency dedicated to improving the way its employees work, develop, and thrive, this position would be an excellent opportunity for you. Don't Wait - Apply Today!

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

THE POSITIONS AND JOB ROLES:
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 the class.

THE POSITIONS/JOB ROLES:

• COMMUNITY SERVICES LEADER: Participates in and leads community services programs including youth recreation, youth sports, senior services, Neighborhood services, and special events.
  
  
• SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES LEADER: Participates in and leads community services programs including youth recreation, youth sports, senior services, Neighborhood services, and special events.
  
  
• COMMUNITY SERVICES SPECIALIST: Participates in and leads community services programs including youth recreation, youth sports, senior services, Neighborhood services, and special events.

ADDITIONAL GENERAL DUTIES:

• Officiates games, tournaments, and sports programs; demonstrates skills and explains rules; keeps score.
• Acts as chaperone during youth recreation activities and assists in the transport and monitoring of participants for City-sponsored excursions.
• Reports maintenance and equipment repair needs to Community Services Coordinator or Community Services Program Coordinator.
• Prepares and maintains attendance and activity records.
• Observes safety and City rules and regulations; ensures park and facility users are aware of rules and regulations.
• Assists with furniture arrangement, equipment set-up, and room set-ups.
  

For a complete list of job requirements and conditions, please reference our job classifications page HERE . For additional information, please reach out to Human Resources at HR@placentia.org or call (714) 993-8141.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & CERTIFICATIONS

• COMMUNITY SERVICES LEADER
  
  • EXPERIENCE: Previous leadership, volunteer work, or recreation experience, and/or working with the public is desirable.
    
  • EDUCATION: Must be at least 15 1/2 years of age and obtain a high school work permit if under the age of 18 years is required.
    
  • CERTIFICATION: Ability to obtain an Adult-Infant CPR/First Aid/AED certification prior to hire is required.
    
    

SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES LEADER:

• EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of recreation experience working for community-based programs or related setting is required.
• EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent is required.
• CERTIFICATIONS: A valid CA driver’s license and the a bility to obtain an Adult-Infant CPR/First Aid/AED certification prior to hire is required.
  
  

COMMUNITY SERVICES SPECIALIST:

• EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience (preferably lead experience) working in a recreational setting, for community-based programs or a related field is required.
• EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent & completion of college-level coursework in recreation, sociology, public administration, or a closely related field is required.
• CERTIFICATIONS: A valid CA driver's license and the a bility to obtain an Adult-Infant CPR/First Aid/AED certification prior to hire is required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Important Information - City employment is contingent upon passing physical and background screening. Employees must show proof of verification of the right to work in the United States. The most qualified candidates will be invited to the next phase of the recruitment process.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Applicants must complete an online City application regarding their qualifications for the position through the Human Resources Department webpage at www.placentia.org/jobs as soon as possible. Applications may be accompanied by a resume; 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 education, training, and experience, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to oral interviews 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, or until an insufficient number of candidates remain unless exhausted sooner.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking on uneven or slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. Some lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 25 pounds may be required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Placentia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 993-8141 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

The City of Placentia's Drug-Free Workplace Policy may require all applicants to undergo substance abuse testing prior to employment.

The City of Placentia will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City is concerned regarding a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/ .

In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Placentia employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.

Retirement - California Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) PST Deferred Compensation Plan. Contribution to this account is 7.5% per pay period, the City pays 3.75% and the employee pays 3.75% deducted from salary. Additionally, employee pays 1.45% towards Medicare per paycheck.

Part-Time Alternative Health and Wellness (AHW) Leave -Sick leave equivalent accrues at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, max 40 hours per year, max accrual bank of 80 hours.

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