Community Services Leader I - Gymnasium

Salary Effective July 4, 2026: $20.27 Hourly Rate The City of Buena Park is seeking a Community Services Leader I in our Gymnasium Division. Our team is fun, creative, and dedicated to making a difference every day in the community we serve. The Community Services Leader I position is a part‑time, non‑benefited, position working 15-20 hours per week. This position requires the availability to work a flexible work schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The ideal candidate must be eager to learn about working in sports (volleyball, pickleball, and basketball), field prep, field rental, and special events. General Purpose Under general supervision assists in implementing recreation activities, including games, sports, crafts, special events, and other related activities; assists in a variety of tasks including coordinating activities, and moving and setting up equipment; may assist in the preparation of ball fields; performs duties as a scorekeeper, youth sports coach or official; may perform a variety of maintenance functions and light custodial tasks; and does related work as required. Distinguishing Characteristics This is a part‑time, non‑benefited, position. The Community Services Leader I is the entry level in the Community Services Leader job series. This position provides an opportunity for incumbents with an interest in pursuing a career in municipal government, learn about municipal government functions and gain experience by completing tasks and special assignments related to the program area. Essential Functions Assists in implementing recreation activities, including games, sports, crafts, special events, and other related activities. Assists in a variety of tasks including coordinating activities, and moving and setting up equipment. May assist in the preparation of ball fields. Performs duties as a scorekeeper, youth sports coach or official. May perform a variety of maintenance functions and light custodial task such as restocking restrooms, spot cleaning carpets, cleaning windows, mopping, sweeping and vacuuming. Assists patrons with classes and registration. Assists in preparing for facility rentals, special events, cultural programs, and other related activities including coordinating activities, moving and setting up tables, chairs and various equipment. Coordinates the issuance, use, care and maintenance of equipment and supplies. May assist in the preparation of food for the senior lunch program, when assigned at the Senior Center. Qualifications Guidelines Knowledge of: Methods of organizing, conducting and supervising recreation and cultural programs; sports rules, general arts/crafts and game programming; general care of children and first aid practices; and effective customer service techniques. Ability to: Plan, organize and conduct recreation programs; maintain accurate records and prepare reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, volunteers, participants, and the public; supervise tasks to completion; communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Physical and Mental Demands Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, run, or sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to touch, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; the employee may be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; must be able to move up to 50 pounds; may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with staff, management, vendors, contractors, the public, and others encountered in the course of work. Work Environment Employees typically work indoors and outdoors at City recreation facilities and venues; required to perform physical work. Any education, training or experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be direct experience in leadership, volunteerism or participation in recreational activities. All applicants must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age or older at the time of application. Americans with Disabilities 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 Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io no later than 5 business days before the test date. #J-18808-Ljbffr City-of-Buena-Park