Senior Community Services Assistant - Senior Center

Senior Community Services Assistant - Senior Center

Salary

$17.99 - $21.89 Hourly

Location

Fontana, CA

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

26-00064

Department

Community Services

Division

Senior Services

Opening Date

07/09/2026

Closing Date

7/23/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Definition

The current vacancies are within the Community Services Department/ Senior Services Division.

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may also be used in other Departments throughout the City.

Under supervision, perform duties in a variety of recreation programs and will assist in planning and implementing projects, programs, or activities as directed.

Position Snapshot: If you enjoy or have passion for working for Senior Services, this position is for you. The incumbent will be mainly performing duties that include, but not limited to, the following:

Senior Center - Nutrition Program

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, plan, develop, and implement new and exciting meal menus.
• Plan, prepare, cook and/or serve full course meals on a daily basis.
• Train staff on all nutrition program assignments.
• Assign staff to specific workstations and various areas of responsibility.
• Conduct daily, weekly, monthly deep cleaning assignments.
• Plan and oversee special events in the dining room.
• Lunch ticket creation.
• Daily meal tracking.

Senior Center - Programs

Key Responsibilities:

• Check in with all clubs to ensure activities are running as scheduled.
• Ensure all club layouts are completed and properly set up.
• Identify and report missing or damaged equipment or materials.
• Address and resolve issues that arise throughout the day.
• Check in with volunteers daily and provide support as needed.
• Conduct wellness checks for offsite volunteers.
• Update Volunteer Directory.

Essential Functions

The employee must have the ability to:

• Assist in supervising and organizing recreation activities.
• Assist in monitoring program compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.
• Clerical support for program activities.
• Distribute, monitor and maintain equipment, inventory, and supplies.
• Assist with planning teams; coordinating logistics, staff and volunteer needs for events/programs.
• Recommend and/or assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement policies and procedures.
• Assist with facility rentals, contracts, maintenance needs.
• May assist with research; soliciting donations/prizes; monitoring budget.
• Prepare reports and distribute program marketing materials.
• Operate a computer and related software.
• Provide information to public, vendors, contractors.
• Maintain records; operate a computer and related software.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

Working Conditions: Position requires prolonged standing, sitting, walking on level or unleveled and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. Incumbents may be required to lift, carry and/or push objects weighing 25 pounds or more. This position requires near and far vision for reading written documents and in the observation of participants during activities. Acute hearing is also required in providing customer service to public and /or assistance in facility, classroom, or outdoors.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in recreation, sports, teaching, the arts, or community services program areas. All positions require excellent customer service, working with the public, ability to lead staff and work with all age groups. Education: College coursework or AA degree in related area highly preferred. Additional specialized clerical training is desirable.

This position is part-time, at-will, without benefits, unless required by law.

01

Are you a current City of Fontana employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you the age of 18 or over?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you understand that if you are under the age of 18, you must provide a valid work permit?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in recreation, sports, teaching, the arts, or community services program areas?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have any experience operating a commercial kitchen?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you currently possess, or have you previously held, a food handlers and food manager certificate?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Fontana

Address 17001 Upland Ave, Suite 270

Fontana, California, 92335

Phone 909-350-7650

Website https://www.FontanaCA.gov/Jobs