Community Services Specialist III - Youth Sports at City of Pomona, CA
City of Pomona, CA · Pomona, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Pomona
About the Department
The City of Pomona is seeking a dedicated and dynamic leader to join our Community Services team as a Community Services Specialist III – Youth Sports. In this advanced role, you’ll take the lead in shaping and expanding sports programs that help Pomona’s youth grow, play, and thrive. You’ll mentor staff, oversee operations across multiple sites, and ensure our youth sports leagues, camps, and events are delivered with excellence, teamwork, and enthusiasm.
Reporting to a Recreation Coordinator and under the guidance of a Recreation Supervisor, the CSS III – Youth Sports will be pivotal in ensuring that programs meet City goals, community needs, and safety standards, while serving as a mentor and role model for staff, volunteers, and youth employees.
Assignment and Work Schedule OverviewThis part-time position offers approximately 15–20 hours per week, with shifts typically scheduled Monday through Friday during the general hours of 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., though specific shift times may vary. Depending on program needs, occasional morning and weekend shifts may also be required. It’s a great opportunity to grow professionally while maintaining work-life balance. Please note this is an at-will, part-time position with no benefits, and is limited to less than 1,000 hours per year.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced recreation professional with a passion for youth sports and community impact. They bring strong leadership and mentorship skills, are confident in overseeing staff and programs, and thrive in managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. They model professionalism, foster teamwork, and ensure a safe, inclusive, and fun sports environment for all participants.
The ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate proven experience in leading youth sports or recreation programs.
- Mentor and guide staff, volunteers, and youth employees with professionalism and encouragement.
- Exhibit strong organizational and communication skills to manage leagues, camps, tournaments, and events.
- Be a solution-oriented leader with the ability to adapt to challenges calmly and effectively.
- Inspire participants by promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and skill development.
At the City of Pomona, we take pride in building strong, healthy communities through recreation and public service. We offer a unique opportunity to grow your career while making a difference in the lives of youth and families. While this part-time role does not include traditional benefits, it includes participation in a deferred compensation plan and guaranteed pay increases:
- 4% pay increase effective 10/1/2025
- 5% pay increase effective 10/1/2026
Position Duties
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
- Two (2) years of paid experience in a recreational or organized sports field.
- High school graduate or GED equivalency required.
- College-level coursework in the fields of kinesiology, Physical Education, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science and Nutrition is highly desirable.
- Must possess and maintain a valid California Class "C" driver's license and have a good driving record.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
COMPETENCIES:
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.
- Innovation: Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing things.
- Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal.
- Relationship Building: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
- Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectation of customers.
- Group Facilitation: Enabling constructive and productive group interactions.
- Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
- Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace.
- Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
Minimum Qualifications
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee youth sports programs across multiple sites, including practices, leagues, tournaments, camps, and recreational events.
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Community Services Specialist I & II staff, volunteers, and youth employees; provide coaching, feedback, and support for professional growth.
- Ensure programs align with City goals, grant/contract requirements, and community needs, meeting established outcomes and deadlines.
- Develop and maintain program schedules, calendars of activities, and operational procedures; oversee site setup/tear down of sports equipment, equipment inventory, and site upkeep.
- Organize, officiate, and instruct participants in various sports as needed, while ensuring consistent delivery of rules, fundamentals, safety, and sportsmanship across all sites.
- Emphasize skill development, fair play, inclusion, and fun while ensuring a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for all participants.
- Lead and expand outreach and recruitment efforts to promote youth enrollment, increase participation, and strengthen community engagement.
- Conduct program visits, maintain observation logs, and monitor program quality; prepare reports and make recommendations for improvements.
- Collaborate on the development of new sports programs and best practices across multiple sites; contribute to long-term program planning and innovation.
- Train and guide staff in program delivery, safety protocols, and customer service standards; assist in the creation and facilitation of staff trainings.
- Monitor staff schedules, attendance, timecards, and performance to ensure operational efficiency and accountability.
- Perform administrative duties including attendance tracking, enrollment records, monthly program summaries, and compliance reports.
- Accurately document and report all incidents/accidents; ensure emergency and safety procedures are consistently followed at all times.
- Respond effectively in both routine and emergency situations, including administering basic first aid when necessary.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with youth, parents/guardians, City officials, coworkers, community members, and collaborative partners.
- Serve as a positive role model and uphold the City’s mission, values, and professional image at all times.
- Support and participate in Department and Citywide events as assigned.
- Ensure consistent supervision, safety, and guidance for all program participants.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Other Qualifications
Screening of qualifications is based on the information provided on the official City Application. A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the completion of your application. Applications that are not entirely completed may be rejected. The examination process for this position may consist of: screening of your application, supplemental application, and an oral interview.
Supplemental Questions
To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. The information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.
Final candidates are required to submit authorization for the City to run a report from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
