Youth Services Coordinator

Salary : $71,240.21 - $116,768.91 Annually
Location : Oxnard 93030, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 3125-CCS-2510-AC
Department: CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Opening Date: 10/14/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
*This recruitment is open until filled. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis.*

The City of Oxnard's Cultural and Recreation Services Department, is seeking a Youth Services Coordinator with strong technical and analytical skills to join our team. This individual must be comfortable training and supervising permanent and part-time staff, managing regular and seasonal programming, and analyzing financial and programmatic data. The ideal candidate will have experience delivering youth and community-focused programs, and will provide support for both financial operations and public program implementation. This position is responsible for independently performing a wide range of administrative, supervisory, and analytical tasks to ensure high-quality community service delivery.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Oversee and manage community and youth programming across various sites, ensuring high-quality service delivery and alignment with City goals.
• Supervise part-time and permanent recreation division staff, including onboarding, training, scheduling, coaching, and performance evaluation.
• Provide regular site visits to community centers, youth program locations, and the community pool to observe program execution and confirm that staff meet service expectations.
• Ensure continuous improvement and development of staff and programming through mentorship, evaluation, and structured planning.
• Manage day-to-day operations of community centers, including staffing, participant safety, cleanliness, and customer service.
• Coordinate maintenance and cleanliness standards at facilities and communicate with Public Works or other divisions when facility issues arise.
• Communicate regularly with supervisors, providing updates on program operations, upcoming events and calendar items, staffing concerns, and facility issues.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of community-based recreation programs, special events, and seasonal activities.
• Track and manage program budgets, expenditures, and purchases; ensure cost-effective use of City resources while meeting program goals.
• Research and recommend equipment, supplies, and materials for programming; initiate and process purchases in accordance with City policies.
• Promote programs through outreach, community partnerships, and marketing materials, including flyers, social media content, and seasonal program guides.

PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Cultural and Recreation Services Analyst

WORK SCHEDULE: The normal work week is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM. However, this position may require working evenings and weekends based on program and event schedules. The position may also require extended hours depending on workload demands. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position.

Essential Functions
(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)

Plans, coordinates and supervises cultural and/or recreation service programs; provides marketing and community outreach; prepares marketing and program materials; schedules and trains staff and other program resources; may assist in providing program instruction for participants and/or recruitment and coordination of program volunteers.

Provides oversight and evaluation of assigned program and events; assesses program needs and services provided; makes recommendations and implements changes and additions to program/service offerings.

Serves as a representative and liaison with the public and related community groups and organizations and provides program information and support; responds to concerns and resolves issues; collaborates to provide quality services and for the creation and improvement of programs that benefit the community.

Participates in the development of assigned program budget; monitors and tracks expenditures, budget allocation and/or grant funding and compliance with applicable regulations; prepares related reports.

Monitors and maintains supplies and program materials inventory; researches sources for materials and supplies and initiates purchases; maintains files, records and program documentation.

Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, human services, business or public administration or related field

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of professional recreational programming or human services experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• First Aid & CPR Certification required at the time of appointment or within 6 months.
• Valid Class C Driver License may be required depending on the position assignment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally in support of recreation programs, equipment transport, and event setup.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

General Information
APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
• Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Cultural and Community Services Department.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by the Oxnard Mid Managers Association (OMMA).

NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

This position requires a 12 month probationary period.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodations for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Ashley Costello at ashley.costello@oxnard.org
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Retirement Contributions:
New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2% @ 62; "Classic" members 2% @ 55. The employee will be required to pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement. The City of Oxnard does not participate in social security.

Safety Designated Positions: New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2.7% @ 57; "Classic" members 3% @ 50. The employee will be required to pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement depending on their relevant MOU. The City of Oxnard does not participate in social security.

Vacation/Annual Accrual Rates:
Leave accrual rates vary between 6.24 - 11.78 hours per pay period based on years of service.

Administrative Leave:
Management employees are not compensated for overtime worked. However, the department director may authorize up to 40 hours of administrative leave in one year.

Deferred Compensation:
The City contributes 1% of employee salary to a 401(a) plan of its choosing.

Retirement Health Savings
The City contributes 1% to a retirement health savings account.

Bilingual Pay: A regular full time employee may receive bilingual pay at the rate of $50.00-$100.00 bi-weekly depending on the Level the employee is required to provide bilingual services as determined by the City Manager or designee.
Health and Dental:
Employees can choose from a variety of medical plans provided by the City. The City's contribution to medical coverage is outlined below:

Level One - For employees hired before January 1, 2023, the City contributes $1,543.00 per month toward medical insurance premiums and an additional $74.21 per month toward dental insurance premiums. Employees will receive cash back if the medical plan they choose is less than the City's monthly contribution of $1,543.00 per month. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive cash back in the amount $1,243.00 per month provided they provide proof of other qualifying coverage. Any unused dental premium monies are paid to the employee. If employees hired prior to January 1, 2023 make any changes to their health plan, they will be placed in level two.

Level Two - For employees hired on or after January 1, 2023, the City will contribute $1,956.00 towards medical insurance premiums with no cash back. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive $500.00 per month cash back provided they show proof of other qualifying coverage. The City will continue to provide $74.21 per month towards dental insurance.

Holidays:
The City observes 12 holidays per year

Life Insurance:
City employees receive Basic Life Coverage ($7,500) + 1 times annual salary 100% paid by the City. Employees also have the option to purchase additional insurance.

Tuition Reimbursement:
Full-time employees are eligible for 100% reimbursement for work-related coursework up to a maximum of $5000 per fiscal year.
01

Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher in parks and recreation, human services, business or public administration, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Please list your relevant degree(s) below, including the level of degree and major/minor.
03

Do you possess at least one (1) year of professional-level experience in recreational programming or human services?

• Yes
• No

04

Please describe your professional experience with coordinating youth services programs. In your response include, A) Employer(s) B) Job title(s) C) Dates of employmentIf you do not possess any experience, mark N/A.
05

Are you willing and available to work additional hours and weekends as needed?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you fluent in English and Spanish?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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