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Looking to give back to the community? At Fountain Valley Recreation & Community Services, every program we run—from senior services to youth leagues—creates a positive, lasting experience for our community.
We are hiring for one Recreation Specialist who is ready to lead and grow with a collaborative, dynamic team. Come help us enhance the "Nice Place to Live" culture we’re famous for.
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Interested Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately, as this recruitment may close upon receiving enough qualified applications.
Tentative First Round Oral Interview Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY:
The City of Fountain Valley is nestled in the heart of Orange County. With approximately 60,000 residents, the City is only 7 miles from the beach with countless restaurants, entertainment venues, shopping centers, and Disneyland within a 15-mile radius of the City, providing many options for a rich work-life balance.
RECREATION/COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT:
The City of Fountain Valley Recreation and Community Services Department's mission is to enrich lives by providing quality programs, human services, and recreational opportunities that create positive, memorable experiences for the public.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As our next Recreation Specialist, you will take a lead role in designing, launching, and overseeing a diverse range of recreation activities. From managing high-energy events to daily programming, you will have the creative freedom to keep our offerings fresh and engaging. This is a part-time employment restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 to June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. Typical work hours vary by department based on operational needs and may include early mornings, evenings, holidays, or weekends.
- Assist in the planning, development, and coordination of adult and youth recreation programs, including sports, senior services, contract classes, special events, facility rentals, and other recreational activities.
- Assist in scheduling, training, and overseeing part-time staff and volunteers for recreational events and activities.
- Perform a variety of general administrative duties, including but not limited to: answering telephones, assisting customers, collecting fees, class registration, preparing simple correspondence, data entry, filing, copying, maintaining attendance and other records and reports.
- Promote the safety of all program participants.
- Assist with the set-up and take-down of tables, chairs, and sports equipment for all facility activities including special events.
- Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a personal computer.
OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES:
Perform other duties as assigned.EDUCATION:- High school graduation or equivalent is highly desirable.
- College-level coursework in recreation, physical education, or a related field is highly desirable.
EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience coordinating municipal recreation programs is highly desirable.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:- Possession of/or the ability to obtain a valid CPR/AED and first aid certificate within 12 months of appointment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Evening and weekend work will be required to meet program needs.
To access the full class specification, including a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required, please click on the following link:Recreation SpecialistTo be considered for this opportunity,please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and/or updated before applying for the position. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. If you require technicalassistance, please review the Government JobsOnline Employment Application Guideor contact their toll-free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer, or browser used to submit the application.
SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, written test, performance exam, and/or oral interview. The employment application and supplemental questions will be evaluated based on the employment standards and minimum qualifications listed above.
IMPORTANT SELECTION INFORMATION:
All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully completing all components of the pre-employment process which may include but is not limited to: reference checks, background investigation, credit check, California Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprinting), and pre-employment medical examination.
EEO/ADA STATEMENT:
The City of Fountain Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodations during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance of the test date.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RECRUITMENT SHOULD BE SENT TOHR@fountainvalley.gov.
NOTE:
The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.
