Community Services Specialist I - Youth Sports

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this position is enthusiastic, creative, and a dependable lead worker with a customer-focused and servant leadership mindset. They collaborate with others to achieve shared goals. The ideal candidate leads productive group interactions and appreciates diversity.

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. A career with financial growth benefit from a 5% salary bump on 10/1/2026.

Minimum Qualifications To Apply

• A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: 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 sports setting.
• College students in fields of Kinesiology, Physical Education, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science and Nutrition are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class "C" driver's license.

Competencies

• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations 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.

Essential Duties

• Plan, develop, and supervise sports related programs, practices, camps, leagues and tournaments.
• Organize, officiate, and instruct children; teach fundamentals of play and sportsmanship in sport and recreation activities.
• Emphasize skill development, safety, fair play, sportsmanship, and fun.
• Set up and tear down of sports related equipment used at recreation sites.
• Maintain a space that is welcoming and conducive to youth activities.
• Assist in youth recruitment, enrollment, attendance maintenance/monitoring and tracking.
• Aid in youth recruitment, enrollment, attendance maintenance/monitoring and tracking.
• Assist participants other recreation staff in routine and emergency situations, including administering first aid.
• Accurately document all incidents/accidents and ensure proper communication to all parties as appropriate.
• Communicate in a positive and effective manner with all participants, City officials, parents, community members and co-workers.
• Maintain professional demeanor at all times to ensure the City's image and mission statement are upheld.
• Aid in implementation of Division and Citywide events.
• Other duties as assigned.

SELECTION PROCESS

• Screening of qualifications and "most qualified" is based on the information provided on the official City Application, including the supplemental questions.
• A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the completion of your application.
• Applications that are not entirely completed may be rejected.
• The selection process for this position may consist of one or more of the following: screening of qualifications and interview.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

• To complete your application for this position, you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. These questions are important to the screening process, and therefore, incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process, so please complete them accurately.
• Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.

City Mission Statement

The City of Pomona is dedicated to improving the quality of life for our diverse community.

FIVE-YEAR VISION STATEMENT

Pomona will be recognized as a vibrant, safe, beautiful community that is a fun and exciting destination and the home of arts and artists, students, and scholars, business and industry.

CORE VALUES

• Cultural Diversity
• Fiscal Responsibility
• Focusing on the Future
• Excellent Customer Service
• Leadership
• Quality of Life
• Clear and Open Communication

Required Questions

• Do you possess a valid CA Class C driver's license?
• Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalency?
• Please describe how many years of paid or volunteer experience you have in a recreation field or organized sports setting? (Please ensure that any experience whether paid or volunteer is outlined on your application).
• (If no experience enter N/A)
• Briefly explain your recreation and/or organized sports experience.
• Why are you interested in this position for the City of Pomona?
• Are you available to work Monday through Friday from 2:00pm to 7:30pm?
• If you answered no to the above question, please let us know the days and times you are available to work.
• I understand I am applying for a part-time position with hours that typically include 3 to 4 hours shifts, though days and times may vary.