Community Services Leader I - After School Programs

Job Bulletin

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled with a first review date of Monday, August 17, 2026. Apply early! This position may close at any time without notice. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit application materials as soon as possible. The City of Buena Park Community Services Department is recruiting for a Community Services Leader I who is friendly, outgoing, creative, fun, and energetic to serve in the After School Program Division.

This program will focus on CULINARY ARTS, DANCE/CHEER, and YOUTH SPORTS (Basketball, Football, and Volleyball). Community Services Leader I's are responsible for teaching basic culinary arts, coaching children, officiating games, and communicating with children, parents, and volunteers. We are seeking individuals who are available to work afternoon shifts (2:00 p.m.

- 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday). The ideal candidate should represent the City's core values of Excellence, Communication, Teamwork, Commitment, Respect, Integrity, and Equity. This position generally works 18-20 hours per week. If you are interested in joining our team, APPLY NOW!

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 The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

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 The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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;…