Community Services Specialist II - After School Programs

City of Pomona; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Deferred compensation plan

Job summary

City of Pomona is seeking a Community Services Specialist II to oversee after-school and youth recreation programs. This part-time role offers 15–20 hours per week with afternoons and some evenings, reporting to the Recreation Coordinator and working with a supportive team to boost community well-being.

Responsibilities include program planning, daily operations, staff guidance, outreach, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
• One (1) year of paid experience in a recreational field recommended.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class "C" driver's license and have a good driving record.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and implement community-based recreation and enrichment programs, monthly goals and objectives, calendar of activities, daily schedule, curriculum, and snack at designated program areas.
• Schedule and maintain centralized calendar of all activities at designated program locations.
• Coordinate daily program operations including planning and upkeep of site and equipment; attend meetings and training.
• Lead community outreach to raise awareness and involvement.
• Provide guidance to site staff, volunteers, and youth employees; monitor schedules and attendance.
• Maintain attendance, enrollment, and timecard records; support other program areas as needed.
• Ensure emergency and safety procedures are followed at all times and document incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Customer focus

Group facilitation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Valuing diversity

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalency

Job description

Join our Community Services team as a Community Services Specialist II and positively impact your community! Your role is key in creating a vibrant environment, fostering wellness, joy, and learning for everyone. Begin a rewarding career in recreation and start your journey with us today! In this role, you'll oversee community centers or manage specific programs, ensuring their success, meeting goals, and fulfilling deadlines. Work under the guidance of the Recreation Coordinator and alongside a supportive team, including the Community Services Specialist III. Become part of a team focused on boosting community well-being and engagement through exciting recreational programs. Enjoy mentorship from seasoned professionals, contributing to your growth. This role offers part-time hours, around 20 per week, allowing a great work-life balance. Your work will be instrumental in building a healthier, happier, and more connected community. This is an at-will, part-time position without benefits, requiring an average commitment of 20 hours weekly, capped annually at less than 1,000 hours.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced and dependable lead worker with a customer-focused and servant leadership mindset. The ideal candidate should possess excellent organizational skills and have a personable demeanor.

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

Assignment and Work Schedule Overview

This part-time role offers approximately 15-20 hours per week, with schedules adapted to each program's unique needs, including occasional evenings and weekends.

The City of Pomona currently has one (1) vacancy in the After School Programs area. This eligibility list may be used to fill current and future vacancies within the department. Below are the Program Areas:

After School Programs:

• Role: Directly oversee after-school sites or program areas, ensuring goals and community needs are met.
• Typical Schedule: Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Sports Programs:

• Role: Supervise youth sports leagues, clinics, and outdoor activities.
• Typical Schedule: Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Teens:

• Role: Supervise teen programs, including events, field trips, and youth employee management.
• Typical Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Art Programs:

• Role: Support the development and implementation of engaging, diverse art programs for youth.
• Typical Schedule: Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

STEM Programs:

• Role: Facilitate STEM programs that ignite youth interest in science, technology, engineering, and math.
• Typical Schedule: Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

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 Diploma or GED equivalency required. Coursework in the fields of kinesiology, math, science, and language arts is highly desirable.
• One (1) year of paid experience in a recreational field.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class "C" driver's license and have a good driving record.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal.
• 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.
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace.

• Plan, supervise and implement community-based recreation and enrichment programs, monthly goals and objectives, calendar of activities, daily schedule, curriculum, and snack at designated program areas.
• Schedules and maintains centralized calendar of all activities occurring at designated program.
• Coordinate daily program operations including program planning and general upkeep of site and equipment.Conducts and/or attends regular meetings and training sessions that directly affect the development, planning, coordination and implementation of program area.
• Lead community outreach efforts at designated program to raise awareness and increase and retain community involvement.
• Provide direction and guidance to site staff (CSS1), volunteers and youth employees. Monitor staff schedules, arrivals and departures and absences.
• Administrative duties including, but not limited to; attendance, monthly summaries, enrollment, and timecards.
• Work collaboratively to develop and foster new programs and best practices throughout all site locations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of staff trainings.
• Meet deadlines while maintaining high quality of work.
• Support other program areas as needed.
• Ensure established emergency and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• 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, co-workers and volunteers.
• Maintain professional demeanor at all times to ensure the City's image and core values are upheld.
• Assist in Department events, including required support during special events such as the Haunted House, Holiday at the Plaza, and Egg Hunt.
• Ensure constant and consistent supervision of all participants, ensuring their guidance and safety.
• Maintain a program that is welcoming and conducive to youth activities.
• Assist in youth recruitment, outreach and promotion, enrollment, attendance maintenance/monitoring and tracking.
• Assist in snack or meal preparation and/or distribution.
• Support other program areas as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.