Senior Community Services Leader

Senior Community Services Leader

Salary

$18.61 - $22.62 Hourly

Location

Corona, CA

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

2026-47-19

Department

Community Services

Opening Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

10/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Corona is seeking a dedicated and service-oriented Senior Community Services Leader to join our team.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about helping others, committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, and motivated by work that directly supports and engages the public. As a key point of contact for community members, you will provide exceptional customer service, assist with administrative and field-based duties, and help ensure that residents, visitors, and businesses receive timely, professional support.

If you excel in communication, thrive in a team-focused environment, and are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community, we invite you to apply!

Senior Community Services Leaders may work and receive training/assignments 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 answering phones, setting up rooms, providing resource information to patrons, and general customer service.
• Program & Reservations: Program and reception duties including phones, activity registration and permits, set-up/tear-down rooms, and facility monitoring for onsite and offsite reservations.

Senior Community Services Leaders will have increased responsibilities including stellar customer service, scheduling, and oversight of facilities and/or team members, volunteers, and contract service provides.

Hours of Operation:

Program Area

Suggested Program Hours

Kids Club

12:30pm - 6:15pm

Camp

6:45a- 6:15pm

Contract Classes

M-F 9a-3pm

M-F 5pm-9pm

Saturday 9a-2pm

Sports

M-F 4:30p-10:30pm

Sat 7:30a-8:30pm

Reservations

8am-2pm

2p-9pm

7a-10:30pm

Seniors

8:30am - 1:00pm

1:00pm - 6:15pm

• THIS POSITION REQUIRES HAVING TO WORK NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND MANDATORY HOLIDAYS.*

Education/Training/Experience

• 18 years of age or older; graduation from high school or equivalent, ability to read and write, One or more years of experience working or volunteering in a community setting including six (6) months of experience in planning, implementing, coaching, and overseeing programs is required.
• A valid Class C California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's Vehicle Insurance Policy.

General skills/abilities across various program areas:

• Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, organizes, prepares, promotes, oversees, directs, and evaluates various activities and programs, services, and special events for various ages.
• Provides participant instruction in various arts, crafts, and games, explaining the rules and techniques; confirms participant attendance in various programs.
• 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. Maintains safe public areas in neat and orderly condition.
• Monitors patrons and participant behavior. Advises patrons on basic policies and procedures.
• Resolves issues within scope of authority and training.
• 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.
• Prepares venues for activities and events, recommends necessary repairs or supply needs to the supervisor, and inspects facilities for damage, hazards, vandalism and requests assistance as needed.
• Sorts, retrieves and re-shelves library materials. Performs shelf reading for accuracy and ensures that materials are in proper order.
• Responds to patron requests and provides excellent customer service, information and assistance to visitors.

Characteristics

• An upbeat attitude, eager to participate, and actively engage in all aspects of the organization.
• A passion for producing outstanding quality of work and delivering exceptional program outcomes.
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude who will take initiative to address issues and propose solutions
• Detail- and process-oriented individual who prides him- or her-self on high quality, error free work.
• A high performing, genuine, authentic individual with a good sense of humor will thrive in this role.
• Unwavering integrity regardless of outside pressures.

The position is a part-time non-benefited position and will work around 19 hours per week on average. To view the full job description, please click here.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will be accepted until Friday, October 30, 2026, at 5:00 pm. 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 scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026. 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 hours 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. Coronas 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 an Assistant City Manager.

The Citys total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027 is $445.9 million with a General Fund operating budget of $243.1 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 1,043 dedicated employees who provide high-quality services to its residents and visitors each day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To view essential duties and responsibilities, click here.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

To view the qualifications guidelines, click here.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

To view all physical demands and work environments, click here.

Temporary/part-time employment status does not qualify for City benefits, except for those required by law.

The City does not belong to the Social Security system. Therefore, enrollment in the Nationwide PST 457 retirement program is mandatory and requires a contribution of 7.5% of base earnings. The City contributes 1.3% and the employee contributes 6.2% of base earnings.

Most part-time shifts for temporary/part-time employees must not exceed 999 hours on a fiscal year basis (July 1 through June 30). If an employee is an active CalPERS member they may work up to 28 hours per week.

There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice.

Revised 07/2021

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The supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Please answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. Failure to complete the "Work History/Experience" section of the employment application will result in your application not being considered. Please do not refer your response to your resume. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications.

• I have read and acknowledge the instructions stated above.

02

Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• Less than high school diploma or GED equivalent
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

03

Do you have experience working with youths and/or adults in a recreation setting?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered yes to the question above, which of the following best describes your experience working with youths and/or adults in a recreation setting?

• Full-time PAID Experience
• Part-time PAID Experience
• Volunteer Experience
• No Experience

05

Please select the area(s) you are interested in working:

• After school program - Kids Club
• Senior Center
• Circle City Center - Programs and reservations
• Parks
• Sports
• Multiple Locations

06

The work schedule may change on a long or short-term basis at any time as needed for coverage, and may include days, evenings, or weekends. Are you willing and able to work on a flexible schedule which may include evenings, weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

07

I acknowledge that this is an hourly position with no benefits and required to work 15 -19 hours per week. (Typically 5 days a week with 3 hours a day or three days a week with 5 hours a day and may have irregular work hours).

• Yes
• No

08

Please provide your regular availability, including the days and hours you are available to work.

09

Availability is expected to remain consistent and may not be changed during the first six (6) months of employment. If your availability changes during this six-month period and no longer aligns with the position's listed hours of operation or scheduling needs, you may be released from employment due to lack of availability. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

• Yes
• No

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APPLICANTS ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) The City of Coronas Human Resources uses electronic mail (e-mail) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. We do so as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency and minimize delays and costs. Therefore, as an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following: 1. Ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Do not share email addresses. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept our emails. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails, i.e., for the non-delivery of email or if you fail to check your email-box on a timely basis, etc. 2. Read any notices we send carefully and in a timely manner. Follow further instructions, if any. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Corona

Address 400 S. Vicentia Ave.

Suite #215

Corona, California, 92882

Phone 951-736-2200

Website http://www.CoronaCA.gov