Receation Specialist

City of Culver City; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Culver City is seeking a part-time Recreation Specialist to assist in planning and delivering youth sports, classes, and community programs. You will work with coordinators to organize activities and supervise staff and volunteers, ensuring safe, engaging experiences at city facilities.

Responsibilities include scheduling reservations, aiding marketing and social media efforts, and helping with registrations, while maintaining strong communication with participants, parents, and

Qualifications

• Combination of training and experience in parks, recreation, or community services is acceptable.
• Associate degree and two years of related experience preferred or education meeting requirements.
• Must be able to manage day-to-day operations and supervise staff/volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement recreational and social programs and activities.
• Oversee safe day-to-day operation of designated programs and facilities.
• Coordinate scheduling and reservations at City facilities; supervise staff and volunteers.

Skills

Program planning

Supervision

Communication

Volunteer coordination

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Registration software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917 and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops, and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 800+ employees with an overall operating budget of over $368 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Housing and Human Services, Planning & Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS), and Transportation.

*Applications will be accepted beginning 8:30 am, Monday, October 12, 2026*

*Only the first 75 applications submitted will be considered. Please note the job posting may close without prior notice. **

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department (PRCS)

The PRCS Department consists of different programs and divisions including the Recreation Division and Senior & Social Services. These divisions provide a variety of programs for children, young adults, seniors, and residents with disabilities. Program activities include Youth Sports Programs, homework assistance, computer lab, crafts and games, special events, and more.

General Duties:

The Recreation Specialist is the highest level of part-time employees within the department. As such, this position works with the Recreation Coordinators and supervisors to plan, organize, and implement a variety of recreational and social services programs, classes, and activities, such as Youth Sports Programs, and is responsible for the oversight of the safe day-to-day operation of designated programs and facilities. Specialists help train, provide leadership, and supervise the work of subordinate employees and volunteers. Other major responsibilities include coordination, scheduling, and oversight of reservations at City facilities; assisting with marketing and social media; evaluating and making recommendations to improve programs and processes; teaching or facilitating group activities; and regular communication with staff, volunteers, parents, patrons, and participants. Successful candidates will also be expected to learn registration and other computer software necessary to successfully manage facilities, registrations, and programs.

Work Schedule:

Part-time hours working approximately up to 28 hours a week. Schedules will vary depending on the needs of the department.

Training and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: an Associate's Degree or equivalent semester units and two years of experience in the parks, recreation, and community services industry. The two years of required work experience may be substituted if the education degree is met. Please note required experience must be fully met at the time of application.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver license. Must possess certificates in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within six months of employment.

Suitability for the position will be evaluated by an application review. This evaluation will be qualifying, i.e., it will determine who will be invited to an Oral Appraisal Interview with the department. The Oral Appraisal Interview will evaluate training, experience, and personal qualifications.

The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice.

Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment:

• Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, the employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
• Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
• E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency, or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of appointment.

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at [phone].