The
City of Anaheim is seeking a
Community Services Coordinator to support the
Parks Division. This position oversees community use of outdoor facilities, including athletic fields, picnic shelters, and open park areas. Key responsibilities include scheduling with nonprofit and for profit sports leagues, ensuring special events on City parks complete all necessary permit requirements, scheduling and supervising staff responsible for on-site enforcement of field policies and user permits. The position works under the general direction of a Community Services Supervisor or Superintendent and provides direct supervision to part-time and seasonal employees.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent oral and verbal communication skills and be a strong, service-driven leader who can effectively supervise staff and manage daily park reservations. As well as experience in coordinating facility bookings, working with sports leagues, and using web-based systems such as Musco lighting, CivicRec, and WhenToWork to ensure efficient and well-coordinated operations. Strong organizational abilities and the capacity to plan and deliver special events are also key strengths for this role.
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Maintain effective communication and working relationships with patrons, participants, clients, co-workers, City Department representatives, and outside agencies.
- Recommend and assist in implementing goals and objectives within assigned area.
- Respond to public inquiries and requests; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary.
- Participate in the selection of staff and volunteers; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement counseling and disciplinary procedures.
- Plan, prioritize, assign, schedule, supervise, and review the work of assigned part-time staff.
- Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; recommend programs and services for implementation; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
- Participate in program budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for assigned events and programs; monitor and control expenditures; order and maintain supplies and equipment.
- Oversight of facility booking and/or program registration including cash handling, deposit, and reconciliation procedures.
- Maintain activity and progress records; conduct research and prepare reports; attend staff meetings; may attend regional workshops and conferences.
- Promote safety awareness and ongoing safety inspection of equipment and facilities; monitor follow-up maintenance and repair; instill employee safety practices that prevent injuries to staff and patrons and protect City property from damage.
- Develop and prepare publicity material including news releases, flyers, pamphlets, brochures, and presentations; perform public relations work within the community and with community groups pertaining to specific programs, events, and special activities.
- Coordinate fundraising endeavors; identify both in-kind and monetary program needs, campaign goals and solicits need support.
- Coordinate special events and projects, sometimes in collaboration with multiple outside agencies and/or service providers.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Experience and Training: Responsible experience in Community Services, Recreation, Human Services, Neighborhood Services or a related field.
Knowledge of: City, department, division policies and procedures; application of policies and procedures within assigned area; methods and techniques used in marketing and promotion; modern office procedures; field-related software applications; procedures and techniques of budgeting; business letter writing and basic report preparation; principles and procedures of record keeping and data collection.
Ability to: Maintain effective interpersonal communication skills; plan, organize and prioritize tasks; lead, motivate and guide youth participants; prepare and administer a budget; train staff and volunteers; communicate effectively with participants and their families, school administrators, law enforcement personnel, social service agencies, religious community, supervisors, and members of the public; maintain effective communication in hostile environments; use effective conflict resolution and mediation techniques; develop program procedures and operating instructions for volunteers and participants; attend pertinent training and develop training for co-workers.
License/Certification Required: Possession of a valid California Driver's License by date of appointment. Some positions require maintaining current CPR and First Aid certificates. State law mandates that all public employees having direct contact with minors must be fingerprinted as a condition of employment.
- IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS *****
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on
Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.
The selection process will consist of a minimum of skills examination and oral interview. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional Full Time and Part Time vacancies throughout the City.
Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
Equal Opportunity Employer
