Community Services Leader III - Part Time - Community Parks

City-of-Irvin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Irvine seeks motivated and customer service-oriented individuals to assist with recreation programs, facility operations, and athletic field and facility preparation at various community parks.

Part-Time: Up to 19 hours per week with shifts weekdays and weekends. Locations include Cypress Community Center and Portola Springs Community Center. The role involves youth programs support and event assistance across community parks.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid California driver license with clean DMV record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with youth programs, after-school activities, and seasonal camps at various community parks.
• Prepare community centers and athletic facilities for use: room setups, athletic field prep, walk-throughs, and customer service.
• Assist with the implementation of programs and events for residents of all ages, interests, and cultural backgrounds.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with supervisors, staff, participants, community members, school personnel, and sports officials.
• May resolve disputes and conflicts that occur in parks and facilities.
• Complete minor maintenance of facilities, restrooms, fields, and equipment. May perform field preparations.
• Prepare paperwork, daily logs, program-related forms, and incident reports.
• May use personal vehicle for travel between sites.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Customer service

Decision making

Education

CSL III: Recreation/Kinesiology coursework

Job description

Current Employees

The City of Irvine seeks motivated and customer service-oriented individuals to assist with recreation programs, facility operations, and athletic field and facility preparation at various community parks.

Part-Time: Up to 19 hours per week. Multiple positions available.

Flexible hours with shifts scheduled during core hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m.-10 p.m., and weekends, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Locations:

• Cypress Community Center
• Portola Springs Community Center

Your Impact

• Assist with youth programs, after school activities, and seasonal camps at various community parks.
• Assist in preparing community centers and athletic facilities for use: room set-ups, athletic field prep, walk-throughs, and customer service.
• Assist with the implementation of programs and events for residents of all ages, interests, and cultural backgrounds.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with supervisors, staff, participants, community members, school personnel, and sports officials.
• May resolve disputes and conflicts that occur in parks and facilities.
• Complete minor maintenance of facilities, restrooms, fields, and equipment. May perform field preparations.
• Prepare paperwork, daily logs, program-related forms, and incident reports.
• May use personal vehicle for travel between sites.

Best Fit

• Exceptional communication and decision-making skills to create positive relationships with program participants, staff and community members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and clean DMV record.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry equipment/supplies (weighing up to 50 lbs.), and lean, stoop, twist, and bend in the performance of job duties.
• CSL III: Two years college or university level work in Recreation, Kinesiology, or related field and two years of experience as a Community Services Leader.
• Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to drive a 15-passanger van and successfully complete the City's internal driver training within the first three months of employment