COMMUNITY SERVICES LEADER III - PART TIME - COMMUNITY PARKS

Job Description

Do you have the desire to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and diverse community? Join a collaborative workforce committed to serving the City of Irvine.

Pay Range:
$23.19 - $30.47 Hourly

About the Opportunity:

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS IS AUGUST 31, 2026, AT 11:59 P.M.

The City of Irvine seeks motivated and customer service-oriented individuals to assist with recreation programs, facility operations, and athletic field and facility preparation at various community parks.

Part-Time: Up to 19 hours per week. Multiple positions available.

Flexible hours with shifts scheduled during core hours:

Weekdays, 8 a.m.-10 p.m., and weekends, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Locations:

• Cypress Community Center
  
• Portola Springs Community Center
  

Your Impact:

• Assist with youth programs, after school activities, and seasonal camps at various community parks.
  
• Assist in preparing community centers and athletic facilities for use; room set-ups, athletic field prep, walk-throughs, and customer service.
  
• Assist with the implementation of programs and events for residents of all ages, interests, and cultural backgrounds.
  
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with supervisors, staff, participants, community members, school personnel, and sports officials.
  
• May resolve disputes and conflicts that occur in parks and facilities.
  
• Complete minor maintenance of facilities, restrooms, fields, and equipment. May perform field preparations.
  
• Prepare paperwork, daily logs, program-related forms, and incident reports.
  
• May use personal vehicle for travel between sites.
  

Best Fit:

• Exceptional communication and decision-making skills to create positive relationships with program participants, staff and community members.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
  
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and clean DMV record.
  
• Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry equipment/supplies (weighing up to 50 lbs.), and lean, stoop, twist, and bend in the performance of job duties.
  
• CSL III: Two years college or university level work in Recreation, Kinesiology, or related field and two years of experience as a Community Services Leader.
  
• Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to drive a 15-passanger van and successfully complete the City's internal driver training within the first three months of employment
  

Your Team

The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine’s five values of Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine by embracing a team-oriented approach and living our values every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation. To contact Human Resources, please call 949-724-6067 or email [email protected].

E-Verify

The City of Irvine participates in E-Verify. In compliance with federal law, all employees must provide verification of identity and employment authorization at the time of hire. For additional information, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices.