YOUTH SPORTS COORDINATOR (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST X-NC)

YOUTH SPORTS COORDINATOR (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST X-NC)

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YOUTH SPORTS COORDINATOR (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST X-NC)

Salary

$25.25 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal

Job Number

PR25-010 (08-YSC)

Department

Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC)

Opening Date

10 / 02 / 2025

Closing Date

10 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

Benefits

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DESCRIPTION

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is seeking qualified candidates interested in applying for a Youth Sports Coordinator position. There is currently one position available. The Youth Sports Coordinator positions will be a part of an office team that will help implement a variety of youth sports programming. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time / part-time staff and a budget of $85 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including : Approximately 170 parks with more than 3,200 acres devoted to open space and recreation, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas.

The Department provides free and fee-based recreational programs and leisure opportunities, both self-directed and organized, for people of all ages and cultures. Youth programs include free youth sports for ages 5 to 14 serving nearly 10,000 participants annually, summer and vacation day camps, 2,100 recreational and educational classes, sailing and aquatics instruction, teen center activities, skateboarding opportunities, and supervised afterschool and weekend activities at parks and schools.

Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Coordinate the scheduling of approximately 500 Youth teams annually utilizing ourteamsideline.com / longbeachwebsite.

Coordinate registration periods including taking payments (via ActiveNet software), customer assistance, certifying sports rosters and using approved vendors to order uniforms and prizes.

Assist with the marketing of programs.

Reserve game site locations by working with internal staff and off site partners (LBUSD and potentially others).

Supervise, schedule, and evaluate score keepers and staff.

Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Evaluate program inventory and order equipment from approved vendors.

Create and implement certification trainings for 50-60 Youth Sports coaches per season and train and certify 40-50 Youth Sports officials per season.

Drive to off-site meetings, trainings and game sites.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

This position is open to all candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications :

Must meet at least one of the options below :

(Option A) - Three (3) years (or equivalent 750 hours total) of part-time experience (paid or unpaid) working in recreation or a related field ;OR,

(Option B) - Seventy-two (72) units of college education, including a minimum of 16 units in recreation, childcare or a related field ;OR,

(Option C) - A combination of education and experience as outlined above.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Working knowledge of the youth and adult sports offered, but not limited to, include basketball, indoor soccer, t-ball / baseball / softball, volleyball, flag football, ball hockey, kick ball, futsal / outdoor soccer.

Ability and willingness to work weekday evenings and Saturdays.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Experience working with children and adults with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.

The successful candidate will possess the following :

Outstanding customer service and strong organizational skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.

Ability to evaluate and improve the Youth Sports experience for participants.

Ability to effectively communicate with the public, coaches, LBUSD personnel, and interdepartmental staff.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11 : 59 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025. To be considered, applicants must submit an online application. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of experience. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.

The City of Long Beach is anEqual Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to theCalifornia Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call 562-570-3181.

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and / or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.

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INSTRUCTIONS : The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand the information stated in the statement above?

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NON-CAREER NOTICE : I understand that non-career positions are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits.

I also understand that non-career positions may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

Yes

No

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This position requires meeting at least one of the options below :

(Option A) - Three (3) years (or equivalent 750 hours total) of part-time experience (paid or unpaid) working in recreation, childcare or a related field;OR,

(Option B) - Seventy-two (72) units of college education, including a minimum of sixteen (16) units in recreation, childcare or a related field;OR,

(Option C) - A combination of education and experience as outlined above.

Please choose one of the following options that describes your qualifications :

(Option A) - I have at least three (3) years (or equivalent 750 hours total) of part-time experience (paid or unpaid) working in recreation, childcare or a related field.

(Option B) - I have at least seventy-two (72) units of college education, including a minimum of sixteen (16) units in recreation, childcare or a related field.

(Option C) - I have a combination of education and experience as outlined above.

I do not meet the requirements of the position as outlined above.

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Please describe your experience working (paid or unpaid) in recreation, childcare or a related field. (If none, please type N / A.)

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Please describe your college education, including number of units completed total, and number of units completed related to recreation, childcare or a related field. (If none, please type N / A.)

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This position requires the applicant to be at least 18 years of age. Are you at least 18 years of age?

Yes

No

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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator's license?

Yes

No

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This position requires ability and willingness to work various shifts, including weekday evenings and weekends.

Are you able to meet this requirement?

Yes

No

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Do you have working knowledge of various sports, such as basketball, indoor soccer, t-ball, baseball, softball, volleyball, flag football, and / or ball hockey?

Yes

No

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Please list which sport(s) you have working knowledge of (i.e. basketball, indoor soccer, t-ball, baseball, softball, volleyball, flag football, and ball hockey). If none, please type N / A.

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Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word is desirable for this position. Indicate your proficiency with the computer application listed below.Microsoft Word :

None - No knowledge or experience and have not observed anyone using this computer application.

Basic - No experience with some training, but observed others using this computer application.

Intermediate - Some training and experience and could complete projects with supervision or additional training of this computer application.

Advanced - Sufficient training and experience with this computer application and could complete assignments without training or supervision and could train others.

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Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel is desirable for this position. Indicate your proficiency with the computer application listed below.Microsoft Excel :

None - No knowledge or experience and have not observed anyone using this computer application.

Basic - No experience with some training, but observed others using this computer application.

Intermediate - Some training and experience and could complete projects with supervision or additional training of this computer application.

Advanced - Sufficient training and experience with this computer application and could complete assignments without training or supervision and could train others.

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Experience working with children and youth with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds is desirable. Do you have this experience?

Yes

No

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : Do you have any relatives employed by the City of Long Beach?

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No

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If you have any relatives that work for the City of Long Beach, please indicate their name, department, position title and relationship.

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I certify that I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

Yes

No

Required Question

Employer

City of Long Beach

Department

Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC)

Address

2760 Studebaker Road

Long Beach, California, 90815

Phone

(562) 570-3100

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