Description

This recruitment will remain open until filled. The first review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 5:00 PM on July 2, 2026. This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established.

Note: This job description is currently being updated and is under review for final approval.

Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the right person to serve as Community and Library Services Coordinator.

The current assignment at Murdy Community Center supports daily operations, including planning and overseeing youth day camps and year-round teen programs. The Coordinator works closely with the Supervisor to ensure effective delivery of key functions such as customer service, contract class coordination, facility and field rentals, and part-time staff oversight. The role includes event planning, collaborating with community groups, securing sponsorships as needed, and managing related program logistics. Additional responsibilities include recruiting, training, and supervising part-time employees; providing program information to the public; using recreation software daily; maintaining accurate records; and contributing to the overall success of community center operations.

The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of administrative duties related to Community Services operations, including assisting in the development, implementation and administration of a broad range of community services programs; assists in the maintenance of assigned work site; provides oversight for a variety of recreation and sports facilities; oversees the work of part-time/seasonal/recurrent staff. This is a journey-level classification responsible for oversight, development, implementation and administration of a variety of community services activities and events. This classification is distinguished from the Community and Library Services Supervisor position in that this classification functions primarily in an administrative support capacity and the latter has direct significant responsibility for program development, supervision and/or advanced and complex administrative functions.

Examples of Essential Duties

Plans, organizes, oversees and implements a variety of community service programs, events, facility rentals and activities; assists in developing, scheduling and administering community services special events; responds to inquiries from the public regarding programs and facilities
Performs a variety of general administrative support duties, including filing and copying; prepares routine correspondence and reports, composes flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets and brochures, operates a personal computer and uses applicable software to maintain records, prepare reports and other written material
Coordinates event arrangements and equipment needs; evaluates and facilitates special requests; oversees a variety of recreation and sports facilities; arranges and operates a variety of recreational equipment; identifies maintenance and safety issues; conducts visual facilities and equipment audits; submits facilities maintenance requests, ensures program facilities are in compliance with City, County and State regulations
Applies and interprets City policies and procedures; communicates program regulations and requirements to staff and the public
Accounts for and processes program revenues and records; processes a variety of program registration, facility rental, and other activity and event applications
Assists in the recruitment/selection/evaluation of part-time/seasonal/recurrent employees; oversees,schedules, trains and evaluates part-time/seasonal/ recurrent staff and volunteers; provides technical assistance to staff
Coordinates required safety training as needed; performs basic first aid and assists in emergency situations when required; and, performs related duties and responsibilities as required within the scope of the classification

Minimum Qualifications

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Skills

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:

Education: Two (2) years’ (60 semester units or 90 quarter units) college-level coursework in recreation administration, physical education, kinesiology, human services or other directly related field. Associate’s degree (from an accredited college) is preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years' increasingly responsible recreation or community services experience, preferably in a municipal government environment.

Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Incumbents must complete Advanced First Aid and CPR training within first six (6) months of hire.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

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APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE

Application - An online application must be filled out in its entirety. Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum education, experience, license and/or certification requirements to be considered.
Examination - Applicants whose qualifications best meet the City’s needs will be invited to participate in a virtual oral examination (weighted 100%), which will be scheduled once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established.
Selection Interview
Background
Appointment

The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package to Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (formerly MEA) members, including:

The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.

PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.

TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year.

GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular full-time employees. After four years' service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years' service.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLANS are available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.

GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members.

The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below:

Classic Miscellaneous Members

Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2.5% at age 55

Final Compensation Period 1-year Final Compensation

Member Contribution Rate 9.0% of Reportable Compensation

New Miscellaneous Members Under PEPRA

Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2% at age 62

Final Compensation Period 3-year Final Compensation

Member Contribution Rate 8.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23)

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.

CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4/10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval.

An Agency Shop Agreement exists between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT). As a result, employees in classifications represented by the HBMT are required, no later than 30 days after commencing employment, to either opt out or become a dues paying HBMT member. All dues are collected via payroll deduction and distributed directly to HBMT for processing.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters" or "Municipal Employees' Association".

01

Do you meet the following education requirement? You must have completed at least 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units) of college-level coursework in recreation administration, physical education, kinesiology, human services, or a related field. An associate’s degree in one of these fields is preferred.

Yes, I have completed the required coursework and HAVE an associate’s degree or higher in one of the specified fields or a related field.
Yes, I have completed the required coursework, but DO NOT have an associate’s degree or higher in one of the specified fields or a related field.
No, I have not completed the required coursework.

02

Please list your completed college-level coursework in recreation administration, physical education, kinesiology, human services, or a related field, including the total number of units earned. If you have an associate’s degree or higher specifically in recreation administration, physical education, kinesiology, or human services, you may list your degree in place of individual coursework. If you have not completed the required coursework, type "N/A".

03

Please indicate your level of increasingly responsible experience in recreation or community services.

None
Less than two (2) years
At least two (2) years but less than four (4) years
Four (4) years or more

04

Describe your experience coordinating community services/recreation programs including day camps and youth programming. Highlight your experience as it directly relates to the current program areas being recruited for. If you do not possess this type of experience, enter "N/A."

05

Describe your experience supervising staff and/or volunteers. Specifically state the number of staff/volunteers you supervised and a positive change that resulted because of your leadership. If you do not possess this type of experience, enter "N/A."

06

This position requires that you complete Advanced First Aid and CPR training within the first six (6) months of hire. Will you be able to meet this requirement?

07

Are you a CalPERS Retired Annuitant?

Yes
No
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