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Form of workApplications will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS with a first review date of May 8, 2023, until the position is filled. Apply early!This position may close at any time without notice.
The City of Buena Park Community Services Department is looking for Senior Community Services Leaders who are friendly and outgoing, creative, fun, and energetic.
Our team is fun, 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.
Senior Community Services Leaders work approximately 10-20 hours per week. Current available position is at the Buena Park Community Center and in the Cultural and Fine Arts Division; however, staff may be assigned to work any area, as needed.
These positions require the availability to work a flexible schedule that may require mornings, evening and weekend work assignments.
Under general direction, the Senior Community Services Leaders assists patrons with classes and facility registration; assists in preparing for facility rentals, special events, cultural programs, and other related activities including coordinating activities, moving and setting up of tables, chairs and various equipment; coordinates the issuance, use, care and maintenance of equipment and supplies; assists in implementing recreation activities, including games, sports, crafts, special events and other related activities; may serve in a leadership capacity, training and coordinating the work of part-time and volunteer staff; may perform maintenance work; responds to public inquiries to tour City facilities and reviews policies and procedures for the facility rental; serves as a point of contact for all aspects of event preparation to ensure success, and to confirm that facility pre-and-post-event procedures have been completed thoroughly and with expediency; may perform light custodial duties such as restocking restrooms, spot cleaning carpets, cleaning windows, mopping, sweeping and vacuuming and other related work as assigned.
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.
- Serves in a leadership capacity.
- Trains and coordinates the work of part-time and volunteer staff.
- Attends staff meetings.
- Assists in implementing 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 lead with Cultural Excursions and Fine Arts events.
- 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.
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 DEMANDSThe 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.
Graduation from high school or G.E.D. 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.
Valid California Class C driver license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance are required.
ANTICIPATED INTERVIEWS: WEEK OF MAY 29, 2023
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 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.
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.
The City of Buena Park Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy requires that all applicants undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment.
