Description
Create Joy, Connection, and Purpose for Our Senior Community!
The Parks & Community Services Department is recruiting for one (1) Community Services Assistant Coordinator.
Status: At-Will, Part-Time, Temporary Limited Term (up to 960 hours)
Hourly Rate: $18.74 - $26.38
Schedule: Flexible scheduling up to 20 hours per week
- This recruitment may close at any time without notice*
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Community Services Assistant Coordinator in our recreation division plays a crucial role in supervising, organizing, and conducting recreational activities for various age groups at parks, community centers, or playgrounds. This part-time role involves planning and executing diverse programs at our Senior Center. At the Moreno Valley Senior Center, we are dedicated to providing a welcoming space where seniors in our community can connect, learn, and thrive. Our center offers a wide range of activities, services, and programs designed to promote health, well-being, and lifelong learning.
Job Description
Find additional information in the
Community Services Assistant Coordinator job description.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for the Community Services Assistant Coordinator position is a highly organized and compassionate individual with experience planning and leading recreation activities specifically tailored to older adults in a senior center or similar community setting. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are highly desirable for effectively communicating with diverse senior population and foster a welcoming, accessible environment. This role is ideal for someone who is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults and making a lasting and meaningful impact in the community.
Minimum And Desirable Qualifications
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school, or G.E.D. equivalent; and at least one year of paid or volunteer experience as a Recreation Aide or in a related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Completion of course work in physical education or recreation is highly desirable. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is desirable.
Additionally, the ideal candidate will have six (6) months of increasingly responsible experience (paid or volunteer) in community services and/or customer service or equivalent.
Who We Are
The City of Moreno Valley prides itself on delivering quality service to our residents and businesses efficiently and effectively through Collaboration, Innovation, Customer Service, and Human-Centric Design. Strategically located in Southern California’s Inland Empire, Moreno Valley is the second-largest city in Riverside County and is close to major hubs such as Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. This spacious, thriving, and diverse City has a population of over 200,000 residents and offers a variety of business opportunities. For additional information regarding the city, please click
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The
Parks & Community Services Department maintains over 540 acres of parks and trails and hosts multiple programs for youth, adults, and seniors in five city facilities.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the
MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.
Recruitment Process: Human Resources
(HR) reviews all application materials to determine whether candidates meet the established minimum and preferred qualifications after the position closes. Those who qualify will be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status.
Application Screening
Applications and supplemental materials will be reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the position's essential requirements. Only those applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the job bulletin will advance to the next phase of the selection process.??????
Video Appraisal Interview
Applicants may complete a self-guided video interview by recording responses to a series of structured questions. These questions are designed to assess each candidate's qualifications and suitability for the position. There is no live interviewer or proctor; candidates will record their answers independently and submit the videos for evaluation.
Technical Interview
Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a structured technical interview designed to evaluate job-related knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in key competencies required for the position. Candidates will respond to a series of standardized questions, and their performance will be assessed using predetermined evaluation criteria to ensure a fair and consistent appraisal process.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List: Once the appraisal is complete, HR will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
DISCLAIMERS
The City of Moreno Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, the City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@moval.org or (951) 413-3045.
BENEFITS: For an overview of the City of Moreno Valley's excellent benefit offerings, please click the following link: City of Moreno Valley Benefits Overview
SELECTION PROCESS: Following an administrative review of each application, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview and/or testing. The successful candidate will be required to pass a medical examination, and to submit original documentation to establish both work authorization and identity (per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Criminal background investigations will be conducted, and, in accordance with our Drug Free Workplace Policy, a Drug Screening Test will be required.
The City of Moreno Valley is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. For further information regarding this position, contact the Human Resources Department at (951) 413-3045.
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
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This supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Responses should be complete and specific, describing work you have actually performed, the level and purpose of the work performed and how often. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications. A response of "see resume" or "see application" for any of the supplemental questions will result in the questions not being scored. Please check Yes/No if you understand the above requirement.
02
Please Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.
- Less than High School Diploma or GED
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some college coursework completed (less than 59 semester units or less than 89 quarter units)
- Associate's Degree (at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units)
- Bachelor's Degree (at least 120 semester units or 180 quarter units)
- Master's Degree or higher
03
Do you possess experience working in a municipal and /or governmental environment?
04
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please provide the name of the government agency where you gained your experience. ("See Resume" is not a valid response, if you do not have this experience, put N/A)
05
Please indicate the amount of progressively responsible experience in assisting in the planning and operation of various recreation programs and facilities that you possess.
- None
- Less than one (1) year
- One (1) - two (2) years
- Three (3) years or more
06
Which of the following program areas do you have experience coordinating or participating in? (Check all that apply)
- Outdoor education or nature-based programming
- Senior-specific programming
- Mobile recreation or pop-up events
- Special events or seasonal celebrations
- Sports or fitness activities
- Arts & crafts
- Dance or performing arts
- None of the above
07
Briefly describe your work experience as it relates to Recreation activities or programs.
