Community Services Program Coordinator

City of Corona, CA; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Corona is seeking a Community Services Program Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and evaluate a wide range of recreation programs, events, aquatics, arts, childcare, and facility operations. This role focuses on delivering high-quality services and guiding staff to create engaging experiences for residents.

The position requires night, weekend, and holiday commitments, strong leadership, and the ability to work with community partners and sponsors.

Qualifications

• Two years of increasingly responsible experience coordinating comprehensive recreational programs.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
• CPR and first aid certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate recreation programs, special events, aquatics, and sports.
• Lead and mentor staff and supervise program operations and budgets.
• Collaborate with community partners and manage facilities.
• Oversee safety and compliance during activities and events.

Skills

Staff leadership

Program planning

Scheduling

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Equivalent to completion of 12th grade with college coursework

Job description

Take the next step in your career with Community Services!

The City is seeking a motivated, collaborative, and customer-focused professional to join our team as a Community Services Program Coordinator. This position is ideal for candidates who are passionate about creating exceptional recreation experiences, leading dynamic programs, and making a positive impact in the community.

As a Recreation Coordinator, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and evaluating a wide variety of recreation programs, special events, aquatics, cultural arts, childcare, sports, and facility operations. This position offers the opportunity to lead and mentor staff, collaborate with community partners, oversee program operations and budgets, and help shape high-quality recreational services that enhance the quality of life for our residents.

This position will be assigned to Special Events: Responsiblefor planning and coordinating City Wide special events working with various vendors, marketing, and assisting with creating the budget. This includes working with non-profit organizations, handling the co-sponsorship program, outside rentals, and other related duties.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES HAVING TO WORK NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND MANDATORY HOLIDAYS.

Additional Program Areas:

• Senior Services - Coordinate programs and services that support social, recreational, and wellness needs of older adults.
• Sports Leagues - Organize, schedule, and manage youth and adult sports leagues, ensuring smooth operations and quality participant experiences.
• Kids Club - Oversee daily after-school program activities, ensuring safe supervision, enrichment, and positive engagement for youth.
• Camps - Plan and lead camp programming throughout the year, ensuring safe, fun, and developmentally appropriate experiences for all campers.
• Aquatics - Manage aquatic programs, staffing, and safety operations to ensure high-quality swim lessons, recreation, and facility compliance.
• Volunteers - Recruit, train, schedule, and support volunteers to ensure effective and meaningful program assistance.
• Sponsorships - Develop and maintain sponsor partnerships to secure resources, enhance events, and strengthen community engagement.

Knowledge, Education & Experience

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by college level coursework in recreation administration, sociology, leisure studies, gerontology, physical education, or a related field.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience coordinating comprehensive recreational programs.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of employment, a valid CPR and first aid certification issued by the American Red Cross, to be maintained throughout employment.

Skills/Abilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
• Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
• Plan and prepare recreation activity schedules, staffing schedules, reports, and other related program materials.
• Respond to complaints or inquiries from citizens, staff, and outside organizations.
• Manage multiple projects and tasks of varying complexities and work well under pressure.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

This position is non-exempt eligible for overtime compensation.

Applications will be accepted until Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 11:59PM.

Community

A City whose heritage spans more than 125 years, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses approximately 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 170,000 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy winter activities such as snowboarding and skiing and summer activities including surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on world class beaches. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

The Organization

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by district to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year. The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works, and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and an Assistant City Manager. The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is $422.7 million with a General Fund operating budget of $231.3 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 935 dedicated employees who provide high-quality services to its residents and visitors each day.