PROGRAM LEADER (AT-WILL)

Program Leaders

The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today. The Community Services Department is committed to providing quality services, activities, programs, and facilities for all those who live, learn, work, and play in the City of Torrance. The City of Torrance is seeking Program Leaders to staff upcoming programs! This is a recurrent, part-time, hourly, as needed position. Program Leaders support the Community Services Department in delivering programs and events. The mission of the Community Services Department is to enrich the community through the provision of recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities for persons of all abilities. The Department is a diverse organization which consists of five Divisions that work collaboratively to meet the vision, mission, and goals of the department: Administrative Services, Cultural Services, Library Services, Parks Services, and Recreation Services.

Below are the programs that a Program Leader may typically work and that we are currently hiring for.

Adult Sports Program Leaders

Assist with the supervision of facilities including the Galaxy Sports Complex, Dee Hardison Sports Center and/or the Roller Rink at Wilson Park. Assignments can also include assisting the Adult Sports Softball League. Hours: Hours vary. Facilities are open 7 days a week. Shifts generally start after 2:00 p.m. and end by 10:00 p.m. Earlier shifts are available on the weekends.

Administrative Services Program Leaders

Handle a variety of class registrations, answer and make phone calls, file and sort documents, assist customers with online registration, and handle a variety of public inquiries including questions regarding the Department's programs and events, City Protocol, and locations of other Civic Center activities. Program Leaders also track Facility Booking and Facility Reservations, as well as giving information to customers about park amenities. Hours: Hours are approximately 10 - 20 hours per week, 1 - 5 days either 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 - 5:30 p.m.

After School Club Program Leaders

Assist in the coordination of games, arts and crafts, sports, and indoor and outdoor recreation activities at specified elementary and middle schools located in the City of Torrance. Hours: The After School Program is offered during the TUSD school year (August – June), Monday – Friday from 2 – 6 p.m.

Summer Camps Program

Summer Day Camps program begins June 15, 2026 and ends August 7, 2026. Camps are held Monday to Friday from 9:00-4:00 p.m. with extended care (Greenwood and Teen only) from 4:00-6:00 p.m. The program consists of four two-week sessions. Camps are held at three parks in Torrance for children ages five to thirteen. Mini Day Camp will be held at La Romeria Park, Sports Camp will be held at Wilson Park, and Greenwood and Teen will be held at Greenwood Park.

Hours: Hours could be up to 40 per week. Staff must be available to start on Friday, June 12, 2026 for the summer camp staff training. Staff availability to work camps needs to be Monday through Friday and must be available between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Youth Sports Officials

Youth Sports participants are from Kindergarten through Eighth grade. Program Leaders officiate and keep score for Flag Football and Basketball League games. Hours: Hours vary during weekdays. Majority of hours are on Saturdays and can be up to 8 hours on a Saturday.