Recreation Leader

Salary: $18.50 - $22.49 Hourly
Location : Fountain Valley, CA
Job Type: Part-time at-will
Job Number: 2026-37
Department: Community Services
Opening Date: 08/19/2026


Description
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The City of Fountain Valley is looking for energetic, self-motivated, reliable individuals who possess a great attitude, have a desire to learn, can successfully multi-task, and have a PASSION for providing excellent customer service. The Recreation & Community Services Department is currently hiring Recreation Specialists and Leaders. These positions will be responsible for assisting in the coordination and supervision of a variety of recreation programs including adult and youth sports leagues, senior services, special events, facility rentals, park patrol, perform field operations at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, and other activities. The Recreation & Community Services Team is a collaborative, dynamic, and dedicated group that understands the work they do matters and takes pride in providing high-quality services to the community.
Job Overview

• Assist in the coordination of recreation programs including adult and youth sports, senior services, special events, contract classes, and other recreational activities.
• Perform a variety of general administrative duties including, but not limited to: answer telephones, assist customers, collect fees, and maintain attendance records.
• Promote the safety of all program participants.
• Assist with the set-up and take-down of tables, chairs, and sports equipment for all facility activities and special events.
• Oversee the regular operations of a community center, fields, and gymnasium facility.
• Respond to patrons' needs for assistance and information in person, via email and over the phone.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including computer.

OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills and abilities associated with the position. For further details, please click on the following link to access the full class specification for .

Qualification Guidelines
EDUCATION:

• Present enrollment in high school.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent, supplemented by college level coursework in recreation, physical education, or a related field is highly desirable.

EXPERIENCE:

• Some leadership experience and participation in recreation activities.
• Previous experience coordinating recreational activities, preferably in a municipal setting is highly desirable.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Drivers License is highly desirable.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

• Must be available to work weekends and evenings as needed.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT DESIGNATION:

• Non-Exempt

Recruitment Information
To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and/or updated before applying for the position. Once your application has been successfully submitted , you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. If you require technical assistance , please review the Government Jobs or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RECRUITMENT SHOULD BE SENT TO .
Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time upon receiving enough qualified applicants.
The City of Fountain Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance of the exam date.

Note: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.
Employment Status: This position is classified as part-time, at-will. Please view City for more details.
Social Security: City employees are not covered by Social Security; therefore, they are not required to contribute 6.2% of salary.
Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) Plan : The City has adopted a qualified social security alternative plan for all part-time, seasonal, as needed employees not covered by CalPERS to comply with Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 1990 (OBRA 90). Employees will contribute 7.5% of their wages into the defined retirement plan on a pre-tax basis in lieu of Social Security. Most Recruits and Trainees will be enrolled in the Public Agency Retirement Services plan (PARS), unless previous CalPERS membership is established and funds are on deposit.
Sick Leave: Pursuant to the Health Workplaces, Healthy Families Act, part-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked for a maximum of 40 hours per fiscal year. Part-time employees may begin using accrued sick leave on the 90th day of employment or later and may carry into the next fiscal year, up to 80 hours of accrued sick leave.
Medicare: Employees contribute 1.45% to Medicare.
Employee Assistance Program: Employees have access to no-cost confidential 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week personal counseling, financial, and legal advice, through Lincoln Finance Group. This benefit is available to employees and members of their family.
This benefit summary is intended to provide an easy way for current and prospective employees to access fringe benefit information, including voluntary options. This summary is intended to be accurate, but it is not an official plan document, and has no legal or binding effect as an expressed or implied contract, or otherwise, and does not alter or amend any provision of the Compensation Plan, Memoranda of Understanding, Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual, Retirement Contract, Insurance Policy Contract, or any other official document of the City of Fountain Valley. All insurance benefits described in the summary are subject to the terms and limitations of the City of Fountain Valley's insurance contracts with individual insurance providers. Should you have any questions pertaining to information in this summary, please contact the Human Resources Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
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This position involves a flexible work schedule that requires evening, weekend, and holiday hours as part of a regular work schedule. Are you available for this type of schedule on a regular basis?

• Yes
• No

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Please select each area you're interested working in.

• Field/Athletics
• Recreation Center
• Senior Center

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Describe your experience in participating or planning in sports, events, and/or leisure activities. Please type N/A if not applicable.
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Describe your leadership experience within school organizations, volunteering, sports, and/or work. Please type N/A if not applicable.
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Describe your experience in youth and/or adult sports and/or in sports field preparations. Please type N/A if not applicable.
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Do you agree to be fingerprinted before your employment and agree to your fingerprint record being processed by the Department of Justice?

• Yes
• No

Required Question