- COMMUNITY SERVICES LEADER
- SR. COMMUNITY SERVICES LEADER
- COMMMUNITY SERVICES SPECIALIST
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Interviews are tentatively scheduled during the first two weeks in April 2024.
- 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 May 2024.
- ONBOARDING - Onboarding/new hire orientations will take place during the first week of June 2024.
- TRAINING WEEK - First day of employment will commence on June 17 for training week;
- SUMMER PROGRAMS BEGIN - June 26.
- 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 April 1, 2024. Apply early! This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time without notice once sufficiently qualified applications have been received.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ability 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 ability to obtain an Adult-Infant CPR/First Aid/AED certification prior to hire is required.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
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 requires that all applicants 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.