PROGRAM SPECIALIST (ATTIC TEEN CENTER) (AT-WILL)

Program Specialist

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The City of Torrance is seeking a Program Specialist to staff our Attic Teen Center!

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

The Recreation Services Division is responsible for overseeing recreation activities including youth and adult sports, management of city facilities (park buildings) and a variety of special events throughout the year. The Recreation Services Division provides recreational and educational opportunities for persons of all ages and abilities including Adaptive Recreation and Sports, Adult Sports Leagues, After School Club, Aquatics, Day Camps, Early Childhood Education, Sea-Aire Golf Course, Senior Citizen Programs, Special Events, Teen Programs Middle School, Teen Programs High School, and Youth Sports.

The Program Specialist reports to a Senior Program Specialist or a full-time Community Services Professional. This is the second or journey level in the Program Leader series. Depending on assignment, they provide work direction or supervision to Program Leaders and volunteers.

The Program Leader Series is comprised of three classifications: Program Leader, Program Specialist, and Senior Program Specialist. All the positions within these classifications are part-time, non-civil service/at-will and support the Community Services Department in delivering programs and events.

Hours: Hours for the Teen Center are approximately 10-20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. during the school months and 12 noon to 7pm during the summer months. This position may be required to work weekends and holidays.

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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: Graduation from High School or equivalent and one year of recent part-time work experience directly related to recreation or community programs and services. Some positions may require specific experience in a field such as: fine or performing arts, sports, early childhood education, adaptive recreation, senior citizens, parks or science programs. An Associate's degree in a related field 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.

Interested applicants must submit an online application at Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. First review of applications will be those received by Thursday, April 16, 2026. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.

Only those candidates whose experience best meets the needs of the City and the Department will be invited to participate in an Oral Interview: Weighted 100% (Tentatively scheduled for April 23, 2026).

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.

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As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check. 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.

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