Senior Community Services Leader

Salary: $20.93 - $23.08 Hourly
Location : Buena Park, CA
Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary/Seasonal (Non-Benefited)
Job Number: 25-00079
Department: Community Services
Opening Date: 12/04/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

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 seeking friendly, outgoing, and energetic individuals who are interested in joining our Recreation division as a Senior Community Services Leader.
Our team is fun, creative, and dedicated to making a difference every day in the community we serve. The Senior Community Services Leader position is a part-time, non-benefited, position working 10-20 hours per week. This position requires the availability to work a flexible work schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The ideal candidate must have experience working in sports, field rental, summer camps, and special events. They should be comfortable interacting with program participants and have great communication skills. If you would like to join our team, APPLY TODAY
GENERAL PURPOSE

Under direction of a Community Services Supervisor or Community Services Coordinator, the Senior Community Services Leader plans, organizes, and conducts a diverse recreation program, which includes games, sports, crafts, special events, and other related activities; attends staff meetings; performs public speaking at programs and events; coordinates the issuance, use, care and maintenance of equipment and supplies; serves in a leadership capacity, training and coordinating the work of part-time and volunteer staff; may perform maintenance work, and does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a part-time, non-benefited, position. The Senior Community Services Leader is differentiated from the Community Services Leader I/II 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.

1. Serves in a leadership capacity.
2. Trains and coordinates the work of part-time and volunteer staff.
3. Attends staff meetings.
4. Assists in implementing recreation activities, including games, sports, crafts, special events, and other related activities.
5. Coordinates the issuance, use, care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
6. Assists in moving and setting up equipment.
7. May assist in the preparation of ball fields.
8. Performs duties as a scorekeeper, youth sports coach or official.
9. May perform a variety of maintenance functions and light custodial task such as restocking restrooms, spot cleaning carpets, cleaning windows, mopping, sweeping and vacuuming.
10. Assists patrons with classes and registration.
11. 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.
12. Coordinates the issuance, use, care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
13. 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 two years 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 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.
01

To better evaluate your qualifications for this position, responses to this supplemental questionnaire are required. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process. An incomplete and inaccurate application may lead to disqualification. It is your responsibility to fill out the application thoroughly and accurately. Resumes will not be accepted instead of completing these questions. Please provide concise, descriptive, and detailed information when answering the questions. If you do not have experience, please write "NONE". NOTE: 'See resume', 'See above', or copy and paste of your resume are not considered qualifying responses and will not be considered when evaluating your qualifications.

• I acknowledge receipt of this information and understand the instructions.

02

What is your highest level of education completed?

• No Diploma
• High School or G.E.D.
• Some College - 59 units or less
• Some College - more than 60 units
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

03

Do you have a valid California class C driver's license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you available to work different shifts including nights, holidays, and weekends?

• Yes
• No

05

Please list the days/hours you are available to work.

• Monday Morning
• Monday Afternoon
• Monday Evening after 4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday Morning
• Tuesday Afternoon
• Tuesday Evening after 4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday Morning
• Wednesday Afternoon
• Wednesday Evening after 4:00 p.m.
• Thursday Morning
• Thursday Afternoon
• Thursday Evening after 4:00 p.m.
• Friday Morning
• Friday Afternoon
• Friday Evening after 4:00 p.m.
• Saturday Morning
• Saturday Afternoon
• Saturday Evening after 4:00 p.m.
• Sunday Morning
• Sunday Afternoon
• Sunday Evening after 4:00 p.m.

06

How many years of experience do you have working in sports, field rental, summer camps, and special events?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 to less than 2 years experience
• 2 to less than 3 years experience
• 3 or more years experience

07

Please describe your experience working in sports, field rental, summer camps, and special events. If none, please answer N/A.
Required Question

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