COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY SERVICES COORDINATOR - Day Camps

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.

• 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
• Coordinates required safety training as needed; performs basic first aid and assists in emergency situations when required; and, performs related duties and responsibilities as required within the scope of the classification

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying.  A typical combination includes:

Education: Two (2) years’ (60 semester units or 90 quarter units) college-level coursework in recreation administration, physical education, kinesiology, human services or other directly related field.  Associate’s degree (from an accredited college) is preferred.
 
Experience: Two (2) years' increasingly responsible recreation or community services experience, preferably in a municipal government environment.
 
Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
 
Incumbents must complete Advanced First Aid and CPR training within first six (6) months of hire.  

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

• Application - An online application must be filled out in its entirety. Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum education, experience, license and/or certification requirements to be considered.
• Examination - Applicants whose qualifications best meet the City’s needs will be invited to participate in a virtual oral examination (weighted 100%), which will be scheduled once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established.
• Selection Interview
• Background
• Appointment

Salary : $4,585 - $6,451