Community Services Leader (Part-time)

DESCRIPTION

Are you someone who enjoys being creative and loves working with others in a fun environment

Being part of the Community Services team, will allow you to gain knowledge and skills which will make positive impact for our community!

Come join our team!! Availability

to work in any of the following areas :

• Kids Club : Oversight of school-age children (6-12yrs old) in afterschool and day camp settings. Leads activities, programs, and provides customer service to parents and caregivers.
• Sports : Coaching, officiating, and scorekeeping for various youth and adult sports activities.
• Senior Center : Program and reception duties including phones, setting up rooms, providing resource information to patrons, and general customer service.
• Program & Reservations (Circle City Center) : Program and reception duties including phones, activity registration and permits, set-up / tear-down rooms, and facility monitoring for onsite and offsite reservations.
• Parks : Assist with processing, approving, and posting of park permits. Schedules outdoor facility use.
• Passports / Circulation (Library) : Tasks include library account management using library software and serve as US passport agent handling confidential information.
• Shelving / Reservation (Library) : Shelve books using the Dewey Decimal System, set-up rooms and takedown for events and operate library AV equipment.

Knowledge, Education & Experience

Graduation from high school or equivalent and completion of formal or informal education sufficient to ensure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

Paid and volunteer experience working in a community setting is desired. Ability to acquire a work permit (if under 18).

A valid Class C California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's Vehicle Insurance Policy may be required if driving.

Skills / Abilities

Plans, coordinates, organizes, prepares and supervises various activities and recreation programs, excursions, and special events for youth, adult, and senior populations.

Coaches, officiates and prepares play areas and fields for sports activities.

Acts as liaison to parents, patrons, and participants. Exercises tact and judgment when resolving problems.

Opens and closes City facilities; ensures facilities are secure. Oversees and monitors facility use and rentals, including after-hours and evening use.

Performs general labor tasks to maintain City facilities in a clean, safe and attractive condition.

Assists in preparing rooms for programs by setting up tables, chairs, audiovisual, computers and related equipment.

Sorts, retrieves, and re-shelves library materials. Performs shelf reading for accuracy and ensures that materials are in proper order.

Enforces and follows all rules and regulations and reports all safety conditions and security issues. Completes accident / incident reports, attendance reports, and shift reports.

Processes activity registration, account creation, permits, passport applications, simple cashiering and other transactions.

Characteristics

The position is a part-time non-benefited position and will work around 19 hours per week on average.

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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be customer service focus, excellent judgment, and a great team player. The Community Service Leader will routinely assist co-workers, staff from other departments and members from the community. An individual who holds themselves to high standards, works hard, and contributes to a positive workplace culture will thrive in Corona.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 12 : 00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time without notice. The selection process will consist of a review and evaluation of all applicants' qualifications. Those applicants deemed to possess the most desirable qualifications will be invited to an in-person interview. The top scoring candidates from the oral interview will be placed on an eligibility list from which the department may hire. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and / or additional vacancies throughout the City.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check including livescan and pass a pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug / alcohol screening).

THE DEPARTMENT

The Community Services Department in the City of Corona is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents through recreational programs, cultural events, and essential community resources. It offers a wide range of services, including parks and facility maintenance, senior programs, youth activities, and special events that bring the community together. The department also provides educational opportunities, volunteer programs, and assistance resources to support residents of all ages. With a focus on engagement, health, and enrichment, it strives to create a vibrant and connected community.

COMMUNITY

A City whose heritage spans more than 125 years, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses approximately 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 170,000 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy winter activities such as snowboarding and skiing and summer activities including surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on world class beaches. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

THE ORGANIZATION

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year. The City is organized into the following departments / organizational units : Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers. The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025 is $399.1 million with a General Fund operating budget of $209.6 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 922 dedicated employees who provide high quality services to its residents and visitors each day.