Senior Community Services Leader - Afterschool Programs

City of Buena Park•Buena Park, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Buena Park Community Services Department is recruiting a Senior Community Services Leader for its Afterschool Programs. The program focuses on culinary arts, dance/cheer, and youth sports, including basketball, football, and volleyball. The role involves teaching basic culinary arts, coaching children, officiating games, and communicating with children, parents, and volunteers. The position generally works 18–20 hours per week, with afternoon shifts from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. It is a part-time, non-benefited position. Under the direction of a Community Services Supervisor or Community Services Coordinator, the Senior Community Services Leader plans, organizes, and conducts recreation programs and activities, including games, sports, crafts, and special events. The position provides leadership by training and coordinating part-time and volunteer staff, coordinates the use and care of equipment and supplies, attends staff meetings, and may perform maintenance work. It offers experience with municipal government functions and program-related tasks and assignments.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
One year of college-level coursework in Recreation, Human Services, or a related field.
Two years of experience coordinating recreation programs and activities.
Valid Class C California driver's license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance.
Knowledge of methods for organizing, conducting, and supervising recreation and cultural programs; sports rules; general arts and crafts and game programming; child care; and first aid practices.
Ability to plan, organize, and conduct recreation programs; maintain accurate records and prepare reports; establish effective working relationships; supervise tasks to completion; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Serve in a leadership capacity and train and coordinate the work of part-time and volunteer staff.
Attend staff meetings.
Assist in implementing recreation activities, including games, sports, crafts, special events, and related activities.
Coordinate the issuance, use, care, and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Assist with moving and setting up equipment and may assist with preparing ball fields.
Serve as a scorekeeper, youth sports coach, or official.
Perform light maintenance and custodial tasks, such as restocking restrooms, spot cleaning carpets, cleaning windows, mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming.
Assist patrons with classes and registration.
Help prepare for facility rentals, special events, and cultural programs, including coordinating activities and setting up tables, chairs, and equipment.
When assigned at the Senior Center, assist with preparing food for the senior lunch program.
Teach basic culinary arts, coach children, officiate games, and communicate with children, parents, and volunteers.