Community Services Specialist I – After School

Join our Community Services Department as a Community Services Specialist I and turn your passion for community engagement into a rewarding career! This role offers a unique opportunity to enrich your community through exciting and beneficial activities. As a part-time, hourly position, you'll work an average of 20 hours per week, with total hours not exceeding 1,000 in a 12-month period. This position is at-will.

We're looking for enthusiastic and creative individuals who are eager to lead and inspire youth with a positive example. A successful candidate demonstrates responsibility, sound judgment, and strong character, ensuring their program's success. If you're dedicated to providing innovative and high-quality programming, this is your chance to make a significant impact. Apply today!

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should have a strong inclination toward customer service and strive to fulfill the needs and expectations of the community. They should have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working collaboratively with their team. The ideal candidate should also prioritize safety and demonstrate this attribute while on the job. Join the team!

Available programs to part-time staff:

After School Programs Role: Oversee after-school sites or program areas, ensuring program goals and community needs are met.

Schedule: During the school year, programs operate Monday through Friday, approximately 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at park-based centers and include enrichment, sports, and outdoor activities. During the summer, program hours vary and may include shifts throughout the day to accommodate youth who are out of school. Staff may be assigned to summer camps and other recreation programs that provide similar enrichment and recreational activities.

Outdoor & Active (Sports) Programs:
Part-time staff may also be assigned to Outdoor & Active (Sports) programs based on operational needs. Assignments may include coaching, officiating, sports programming, league operations, and recreational activities for participants of various ages. This eligibility list may be used to fill vacancies within either the After School Programs or Outdoor & Active (Sports) Programs.

Why Pomona
The City of Pomona offers a unique career opportunity to individuals wishing to impact their community positively. This position offers participation in a deferred compensation plan designated by the city and access to bilingual pay. 

• High school graduate or GED equivalency required.
• One (1) year of paid or volunteer experience or a combination of both in a recreational field or tutoring. College students in fields of Kinesiology, math, science, and language arts are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class "C" driver's license and have a good driving record.

COMPETENCIES: 
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectation of customers. 
• Group Facilitation: Enabling constructive and productive group interactions. 
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals. 
• Environmental Exposure and Tolerance: Performing under physical demanding conditions. 
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards. 
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace. 

• Provide customer service to the public; assist in planning activities and events.
• Lead and support group activities and programs such as indoor/outdoor games, sports, arts and crafts, special events and other related activities.
• Provide continuous supervision of youth participants during all program activities, including after-school programming, special events, and day excursions.
• Maintain and prepare sports equipment for any enrichments planned.
• Maintain a safe program environment for participants.
• Assist in supporting the opening and closing and cleanup of City facilities; ensure facilities are secure upon closing if applicable. 
• Respond to the public; answer inquiries and give information pertaining to programs that are offered. 
• Interact with co-workers at all levels of the City of Pomona and the public in a collaborative and customer service-oriented manner.
• This position may perform other related duties as assigned that may not be listed.
• Providing support in all areas of recreation/Outdoor & Active/special event and parks as needed. 
• Assist in Department events, including required support during special events such as the Haunted House, Holiday at the Plaza, and Egg Hunt.
• Other duties as assigned.