NEOGOV · 21 hours ago
Part-Time Community Services Specialist
City of Placentia, CA
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$17.57/hr - $18.64/hr
2+ years expThe City of Placentia is now recruiting for the position of Part-Time Community Services Specialist. This role involves planning and organizing special events, overseeing recreation programs, and managing operations of community centers while providing direction to staff and volunteers.
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Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and coordinate recreation and leisure programs for all age groups, which may include after-school programs, sports, special interest classes, excursions, and special events; develop new program ideas, goals, and objectives, and related programs
Assists with the day-to-day operations of the community centers and recreation facilities; maintains a variety of files, records, and database information related to programs, participants, and activities
Plans and orders supplies and equipment; contacts instructors and other service providers; coordinates facility usage
Assists with the day-to-day operations of the community centers and recreation facilities; maintains a variety of files, records, and database information related to programs, participants, and activities
Observes safety and city rules and regulations; ensures community centers and recreation facilities are well as safety incidents; and monitors conditions for safety compliance
Act as a City representative, in person and over the phone, to patrons and the general public concerning questions, problems, concerns, and activities in the provision of recreation program operations, activities, and services
Assist in the recruitment and selection of staff and volunteers; provide training, orientation, and guidance to assigned staff; provide input to performance evaluations
Assist and participate in recreation services special events, including setting up and taking down equipment and materials and facilitating activities
Develop and prepare brochures, flyers, newsletters, and other materials regarding programming, services, and events
Assist in and recommend purchasing equipment and supplies for assigned programs and maintain equipment and inventory records
Participates in making program and personnel recommendations
Compiles data for daily, monthly, and annual center and activity reports that include program attendance, revenues, maintenance and repairs, incidents, accidents, and participation rates in various programs
Acts on behalf of the Senior Community Services Specialist, or Community Services Program Coordinator when assigned
Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma or GED or equivalent, supplemented by one year of college-level course work in recreation, business administration, public administration, or a related field and two years of experience coordinating recreation programs and activities
Valid, current driver's license
American Red Cross or an equivalent certification in first aid, CPR, or AED
Possession of a current (less than two years) tuberculosis (TB) certification clearance slip on the day of appointment
Fingerprinting at the time of hire is a state-mandated obligation for any personnel with direct contact with minors
Benefits
Retirement - California Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) PST Deferred Compensation Plan. Contribution to this account is 7.5% per pay period, the City pays 3.75% and the employee pays 3.75% deducted from salary. Additionally, employee pays 1.45% towards Medicare per paycheck.
Part-Time Alternative Health and Wellness (AHW) Leave - Sick leave equivalent accrues at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, max 40 hours per year, max accrual bank of 80 hours.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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