PROGRAM LEADER (AT-WILL)

Salary: $18.39 - $20.25 Hourly
Location : Torrance, CA
Job Type: Recurrent - Variable Hours
Job Number: PL-2026
Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Opening Date: 05/04/2026


DESCRIPTION
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
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 Department

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 Community Services Department takes pride in "Enriching the Community through People, Programs, and Partnerships". 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.


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

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.

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.

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.
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.

For a more detailed job description, click here.

SPECIAL NOTES:
Applicants may test for this position only once every 6 months.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Six months of recent, paid or volunteer part-time work experience directly related to recreation or community programs and services involving public contact is desirable.
License and/or Certificates
Negative tuberculin test.
Some positions may require the following certifications: A valid California Class C Driver's License. Certification in Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is desirable.


Ideal Candidate
Successful candidates will possess:

• Strong customer service skills;
• Excellent proficiency with MS Office and Internet skills;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other City personnel;
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions as well as communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Familiarity with City programs and departments is desired

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS


Interested applicants must submit an online application at Applications will be accepted on an open continuous basis.


Only those candidates whose experience best meets the needs of the City and the Department will be invited to participate in an Oral Interview.

Upcoming Interview Dates:
SPECIAL NOTES


Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands and/or working conditions:


Work is typically performed at indoor and outdoor program sites in seasonal weather conditions. Work may require exposure to noise, dust and dirt. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and moderately loud when in the field.


Physical demands may include bending, kneeling, squatting, sitting, running and climbing. May lift or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.

Positions may be required to wear a uniform and employee identification badge.
Applicants may test for this position only once in a three (3) month period. Names of candidates successful in the examination process will be retained on an Eligible List (a list for hire) for a period of three (3) months.

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Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io prior to the test date. For further information, click here .


As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.


The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.


City of Torrance Inclusion Statement

The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!
The City of Torrance offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. Benefits may include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

To view the current benefits for Torrance Recurrent Recreational Employee Organization bargaining unit, visit:


For additional information about the City's benefits, visit:


RETIREMENT BENEFITS - The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.
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The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes are encouraged but will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response. Do NOT state "see resume" or "see application" to respond to any of the following questions. Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing. Do you understand the foregoing?

• Yes
• No

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I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe IN DETAIL my qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application. In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL JOBS, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any volunteer experience during my entire work history.I UNDERSTAND that when providing my work history, ALL DATES should be UPDATED, starting with my most recent job.I UNDERSTAND that answers that I provide to the supplemental questions should be reflected in the Work Experience Section of my application.I UNDERSTAND that if I am currently employed by the City of Torrance, I MUST provide my appropriate job classification/title and provide a description of my duties in the Work Experience Section of my application.I have read these statements in their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

• Yes
• No

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Indicate which Programs you are interested in.

• Administrative Services: 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.
• Youth Sports: Hours vary during weekday. Majority of hours are on Saturdays and can be up to 8 hours each Saturday.
• Adult SportsProgram 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.
• After School ClubProgram 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.

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Do you possess a valid California Class C driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Have you tested for this position in the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

Required Question