COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY SERVICES COORDINATOR - Day Camps

Posting number: 0784-0626

Department: Community and Library Services Department

Job classification: COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY SERVICES COORDINATOR

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Services, Parks and Beaches, Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Parks

Summary

Does the idea of thinking outside of the box, taking calculated risks, and creating new experiences for the community intrigue you? Do you thrive in a team-oriented environment? Are you ready to dive in, learn quickly, and inject yourself as a leader into summer programming and beyond? If you answered YES to these questions, then we encourage you to “ride the wave” and apply for the Com
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.

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 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