Community Services Coordinator - (Part Time) at Los Alamitos, City of (CA) – Los Alamitos, California

APPLICATION FILING INFORMATION

This application period for this recruitment is Open Until Filled.

The first review of applications is scheduled for August 18, 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early as applicants who apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. Please note that the application filing period may close at any time, without notice, once a sufficient number of applications have been received for this recruitment.

SALARY RANGE

$21.00 - $25.53 per hour. Approximately (20-28) hours per week with a varied schedule including evenings, weekends and selected holidays for City events or programs.

The Community Services Coordinator is a member of the Recreation and Community Services Department. The position is responsible for assisting in the formulation of a variety of recreation & community services programs including but not limited to: aquatics, youth and adult sports, Summer Parks Programs, special events, senior programs, community services, marketing, and more. There are currently two openings in the following programs: One (1) Youth & Adult Sports, and one (1) Aquatics.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Coordinator, the part-time Community Services Coordinator is required to perform the following essential job functions:

• Plan, organize, implement, and coordinate recreation, sports and/or aquatic programs for youth, teens, adults, and seniors.
• Provide outreach through initiating, designing, producing, and distributing a variety of promotional, marketing, informational materials, graphic design and social media marketing.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Assist in the planning, organization, and implementation of community-wide special events.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; develop written reports; assist in budget preparation; obtain sponsorships and perform other duties as assigned by the Recreation Supervisor or Recreation Coordinator.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• The nature of the job requires strong communication skills to maintain rapport with participants, local businesses, non-profits, and the general public.
• The ideal candidate will be flexible, energetic, outgoing, creative, & enjoy working with people of all ages.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills to accomplish their job.
• The ideal candidate should possess working knowledge of coordinating and directing a variety of recreation programming and events for a variety of age groups.
• Work effectively with the public, including, but not limited to market recreation programs and classes.
• Demonstrate effective customer service while promoting the organizational values of the City.
• First aid, health and safety practices, knowledge of recreation programs and facilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of current American Red Cross Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor requirements.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment involved in the maintenance and operation of swimming pools.
• Follow written and oral directions, while exercising initiative and independence.
• Establish and maintain positive, team-oriented working relationships with other City employees.
• Be able to lift over their head, twist, and turn a minimum of ten (10) pounds
• Be able to stand for a long period of time either indoors or outdoors.
• Be able to work a flexible work schedule including weekend, evening, and holiday hours.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Equivalent of two (2) years of college, including course work in recreation, human services, or a related field and/or a minimum of two (2) years of responsible higher level recreation programming experience in a municipal recreation department.
• Certification in First Aid, CPR, AED required upon hire.
• For aquatics position, must obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
• For aquatics position, possession of Water Safety Instructor certification preferred but not required
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

SELECTION

The most-qualified applicants, as determined from the evaluation of the application forms, will be invited to an oral interview, which may include a written exercise.

The City of Los Alamitos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of

Race/Color, National Origin, Sex, Religion, Age or Disability Status in employment or the Provision of Service.