Community Services Specialist I

Salary: $19.64 Hourly
Location : Pomona, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 25-XCSS1YS/3
Department: Community Services
Opening Date: 11/24/2025
Closing Date: 12/15/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

VACANCY
The professional world of recreation is calling you today If you have ever wanted to work in a government recreation department or become an important component of your community, you have come to the right place. Become a member of the recreation department as a youth sports coach or official and make sure your community has plenty of outlets for healthy, fun, and educational activities. Starting a career in recreation is at your fingertips, so get started today
The Community Services Department has multiple opportunities available, which are classified as at-will, hourly/part-time positions with no benefits provided. Hourly/part-time positions average 20 hours per week and less than 1,000 hours in a twelve (12) month period.
Work Hours

Work hours will be approximately 15-20 hours per week. Work hours will generally be Monday through Friday from 2:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Weekend and evening shifts may be required.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this position is enthusiastic, creative and a dependable lead worker with a customer-focused and servant leadership mindset. They collaborate with others to achieve shared goals. The ideal candidate leads productive group interactions and appreciates diversity.
Why Pomona
The City of Pomona offers a unique career opportunity to individuals wishing to impact their community positively. This position offers participation in a deferred compensation plan designated by the city.
A Career with Financial Growth:

• Benefit from a 5% salary bump on 10/1/2026

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters growth.
• Make a Difference: Your work will directly impact the safety and development of Pomona.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

Become part of an exceptional team committed to making a difference.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

• High school graduate or GED equivalency required.
• One (1) year of paid or volunteer experience or a combination of both in a recreational field or sports setting.
• College students in fields of Kinesiology, Physical Education, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science and Nutrition are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class "C" driver's license.

Competencies:The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectation of customers.
• Group Facilitation: Enabling constructive and productive group interactions.
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
• Environmental Exposure and Tolerance: Performing under physical demanding conditions.
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan, develop, and supervise sports related programs, practices, camps, leagues and tournaments.
• Organize, officiate, and instruct children; teach fundamentals of play and sportsmanship in sport and recreation activities.
• Emphasize skill development, safety, fair play, sportsmanship, and fun.
• Set up and tear down of sports related equipment used at recreation sites.
• Maintain a space that is welcoming and conducive to youth activities.
• Assist in youth recruitment, enrollment, attendance maintenance/monitoring and tracking.
• Assist participants other recreation staff in routine and emergency situations, including administering first aid.
• Accurately document all incidents/accidents and ensure proper communication to all parties as appropriate.
• Communicate in a positive and effective manner with all participants, City officials, parents, community members and co-workers.
• Maintain professional demeanor at all times to ensure the City's image and mission statement are upheld.
• Assist in implementation of Division and Citywide events.
• Other duties as assigned.

SELECTION PROCESS
EXAMINATION PROCESS:

Screening of qualifications and "most qualified" is based on the information provided on the official City Application, including the supplemental questions. A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the completion of your application. Applications that are not entirely completed may be rejected. The selection process for this position may consist of one or more of the following: screening of qualifications and interview.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

To complete your application for this position, you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. These questions are important to the screening process, and therefore, incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process, so please complete them accurately. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.
City Mission Statement
The City of Pomona is dedicated to improving the quality of life for our diverse community.
Hourly at-will employees do not receive benefits other than Workers' Compensation Insurance and sick leave benefits as provided by the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014.

FIVE-YEAR VISION STATEMENT: Pomona will be recognized as a vibrant, safe, beautiful community that is a fun and exciting destination and the home of arts and artists, students, and scholars, business and industry.

CORE VALUES: The City of Pomona values Cultural Diversity; Fiscal Responsibility; Focusing on the Future; Excellent Customer Service; Leadership; Quality of Life; and Clear and Open Communication.
01

Do you possess a valid CA Class C driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalency?

• Yes
• No

03

Please describe how many years of paid or volunteer experience you have in a recreation field or organized sports setting? (Please ensure that any experience whether paid or volunteer is outlined on your application).

• No experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than one year of experience.
• One year of experience, but less than two.
• Two years or more of experience, but less than three.
• Three years or more of experience, but less than four.
• Four years or more of experience.

04

Briefly explain your recreation and/or organized sports experience. If no experience enter N/A.
05

Why are you interested in this position for the City of Pomona?
06

Are you available to work Monday through Friday from 2:00pm to 7:30pm?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered no to the above question, please let us know the days and times you are available to work.
08

I understand I am applying for a part-time position with hours that typically include 3 to 4 hours shifts, though days and times may vary.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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