Community Services Coordinator

About the role

The Community Services Coordinator will oversee the Healthy Menifee, Sports, Aquatics, and Skate Park program areas within the Community Services Department. Key responsibilities include planning and implementing recreation programs, supervising staff and volunteers, organizing special events, and promoting water safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement recreation programs including leisure, educational, and community service activities for all age groups
• Lead and supervise activities such as sports, arts, crafts, dance, outdoor education, after-school programs, and special events
• Develop a comprehensive aquatics staff training curriculum and ensure staff has proper and current certifications
• Promote water safety and drowning prevention practices by providing private and group swim lessons for all ages, ensuring a fun and safe learning environment
• Develop and implement a variety of recreation programs, including youth sports, alternative and adaptive sports, skate park operations, health and fitness, and aquatics
• Cookordination special events including vendor communication, logistics, and on-site support
• Create marketing and outreach materials such as flyers, brochures, news releases, and presentations
• Provide customer service and resolve issues by responding to concerns, investigating complaints, and implementing solutions
• Supervise staff and volunteers including hiring support, training, scheduling, task assignment, and performance monitoring
• Coordinate facility rentals by setting up rooms, monitoring events, and ensuring policy compliance
• Maintain program records including attendance, activity logs, financial tracking, and administrative reports
• Process registrations and point-of-sale transactions for programs and activities
• Manage equipment and supplies through issuing, tracking, inventorying, and proper storage
• Represent the department in meetings, advisory committees, and community partnerships
• Ensure compliance with regulations including City, State, Federal, and departmental policies
• Use office and software tools to maintain records, generate reports, and create promotional materials
• Perform related duties as assigned to support departmental operations

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in recreation, public administration, or a closely related field
• At least three (3) years of paid experience developing and implementing recreation, community services, or parks programs
• Valid CPR/AED/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
• Valid California Driver's License
• Desired certifications: CPR/AED for Lifeguards, WSI, and Title 22 First Aid for Public Safety Personnel

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by college level courses in recreation and leisure studies, public administration, or a directly related field
• Five (5) years of responsible paid experience in the development and implementation of recreation programs and events and/or large-scale event planning

Skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software

Benefits

Details about benefits will be provided upon hire.

Pay

Details about pay will be provided upon hire.

Schedule

Details about schedule will be provided upon hire.