Community Center Aide (Part-Time)

Job Title

The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to our community.

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency is currently seeking staff for youth & adult sports, youth and teen programs, health & wellness programming, special events, aquatics, senior services programs, the nature center, and Santa Ana Zoo. All positions are part-time and incumbents may work up to 19 hours per week. Work hours and schedules vary according to program and participant needs. Successful candidates must be available to work shifts during various hours of the day, evenings, holidays, and weekends. This recruitment is open until further notice and can close at any time. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Vacancies will be filled continuously, and candidates may only hear from the department if selected for an interview. Bilingual pay is an additional $1.01/hour, if applicable.

Essential Functions Include But Are Not Limited To

• Oversees other part-time staff and volunteers at a City recreation facility.
• Assists in planning, organizing, implementing, managing, promoting, and evaluating a variety of community activities and services, including but not limited to: recreation classes, day camps, community garden, senior recreation, special events, facility rental and daily facility operations.
• Implements and oversees recreation activities in connection with recreation services programs.
• Performs a variety of technical support, clerical, and lead worker functions related to recreation facility and program operations.
• Coordinates and directs the work of temporary staff and volunteers; monitors the day-to-day operation of specific programs and facilities.
• Performs administrative duties related to assignments; and performs related work as required.
• Ensures safety standards, sanitary requirements and regulations governing public safety are enforced.
• Coordinates daily center facility operations and documentation, preparation of deposits, staff schedules, develops reports, assists in procuring contract recreation class instructors, recreation class registration information, and maintenance of center supplies inventory and equipment.
• Responds to public inquiries about parks, recreation and community services programs and requests for service from interested community groups and citizens.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining a volunteer program.
• Answers phones, emails, customer inquiries and performs office support.
• May be required to perform cooperatively in work team activities and perform other related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Two years of experience handling recreation programs and activities, including program planning, leadership, interaction with the public and strong CivicRec registration software principles. Knowledge of city facility usage, classes and special events or related experience. For Senior Mobility Program: Preferably, some experience in general transportation and driving.
• Education: Two years college coursework with an emphasis in education, recreation administration, public administration, business administration, child development, gerontology or related field or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Ability to deal professionally with customers of all ages.

• Possession and retention of a valid California Class C driver's license is required
• CPR and First Aid certificates are desirable

Selection Process

All applicants are required to complete and submit a City application form online, as well as complete the supplemental questionnaire. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City online application. Click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must create an account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time: Online Employment Application Guide The Human Resources Department and Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency will review all applications and those candidates who possess the most pertinent qualifications will be invited for an oral interview by the hiring agency. If you have any questions regarding the position, please call the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Candidates given a job offer will be required to pass a medical exam and a background records check. The City of Santa Ana is an equal opportunity employer. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact us regarding providing reasonable accommodation.