Community Services Coordinator (Senior Center - Nutrition

Community Services Coordinator

To plan, organize, promote, implement, and supervise a defined community services program within the City; perform related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Community Services Coordinator

This is a broad part-time classification used to provide first line staff and program supervision and is assigned to one or more specialized services and/or programs such as, but not limited to:
Athletics, Aquatics, Day Camp, Theatre and Tiny Tots. It is distinguished from other part-time classifications in that incumbents are expected to have specialized knowledge and extensive experience in the assigned program area and will be responsible for immediate program supervision. Incumbents may be assigned year-round or seasonally.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Community Services Coordinator

General supervision is provided by a Community Services Specialist, Community Services Supervisor or higher level personnel. Exercises direct supervision over subordinate Community Services staff.

Examples of Duties

Essential job functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: (These functions may not be present in all positions in this classification. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.)

Within established guidelines, plan, organize, supervise, promote, deliver and evaluate a defined community services program or service.

Supervise, train and evaluate subordinate staff and volunteers; provide input on personnel related decisions.

Coordinate, monitor, secure and direct the proper and safe use of program facilities.

Identify maintenance problems at program facilities and coordinate necessary corrections with appropriate staff.

Assist in the preparation and monitoring of program budget(s) and program goals.

Assist in and recommend purchase of equipment and supplies for assigned program, maintain equipment and inventory records.

Develop, implement and maintain systems dealing with fee and donation collection and record keeping.

Prepare, coordinate and distribute program and publicity information.

Provide information and assist the general public.

Prepare and present written and oral reports as required.

Operate specialized equipment necessary for program delivery.

Perform related duties, as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Experience and Education

To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities, and enable the individual to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position. A typical combination is:

Experience

Three years of part-time, or three summers of full-time increasingly responsible experience in the planning, supervision and implementation of a recreational or community-based program or a related program area or service, including some supervisory experience.

Education

Equivalent to the completion of one year of college level course work in recreation, early childhood education, or a related field.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid Driver's License issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Other

Successful completion of certified CPR and first aid training may be required.

Supplemental Information

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit  to submit a City of Brea electronic employment application. Electronic applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City of Brea employment application. The City of Brea cannot accept responsibility for notifying candidates of incomplete applications.

It is the candidate's responsibility to make sure the application is properly submitted. The selection process shall consist of two phases:
Phase One
- Application Review:
The first phase of the selection process shall be a detailed review and appraisal of each candidate's application. Those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of education and experience, as submitted, may be invited to participate in the next phase of the selection process. No weight shall be assigned to this phase of the selection process. Phase Two
- Oral Appraisal Interview:
Candidates who receive a minimum score of 70% on this phase shall have their name placed on the Eligibility List for Community Services Coordinator. Eligibility Lists are generally valid for one year. Once the list is established, the Community Services Department may conduct follow-up assessments. The City of Brea recruits, promotes, and hires without regard to race, color, religion, physical disability or condition, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, age or national origin, except in those specific instances whereby a bona fide occupational…