Community Services Program Coordinator

Community Services Program Coordinator

Salary

$66,660.00 - $81,024.00 Annually

Location

Corona, CA

Job Type

Full-Time Benefited

Job Number

2026-47-12

Department

Community Services

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

Take the next step in your career with Community Services!

The City is seeking a motivated, collaborative, and customer-focused professional to join our team as a Community Services Program Coordinator. This promotional opportunity is ideal for employees who are passionate about creating exceptional recreation experiences, leading dynamic programs, and making a positive impact in the community.

As a Recreation Coordinator, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and evaluating a wide variety of recreation programs, special events, aquatics, cultural arts, childcare, sports, and facility operations. This position offers the opportunity to lead and mentor staff, collaborate with community partners, oversee program operations and budgets, and help shape high-quality recreational services that enhance the quality of life for our residents.

This position will be assigned to Special Events: Responsible for planning and coordinating City Wide special events working with various vendors, marketing, and assisting with creating the budget. This includes working with non-profit organizations, handling the co-sponsorship program, outside rentals, and other related duties.

• THIS POSITION REQUIRES HAVING TO WORK NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND MANDATORY HOLIDAYS.*

Additional Program Areas:

• Senior Services - Coordinate programs and services that support social, recreational, and wellness needs of older adults.

• Sports Leagues - Organize, schedule, and manage youth and adult sports leagues, ensuring smooth operations and quality participant experiences.

• Kids Club - Oversee daily after-school program activities, ensuring safe supervision, enrichment, and positive engagement for youth.

• Camps - Plan and lead camp programming throughout the year, ensuring safe, fun, and developmentally appropriate experiences for all campers.

• Aquatics - Manage aquatic programs, staffing, and safety operations to ensure high-quality swim lessons, recreation, and facility compliance.

• Volunteers - Recruit, train, schedule, and support volunteers to ensure effective and meaningful program assistance.

• Sponsorships - Develop and maintain sponsor partnerships to secure resources, enhance events, and strengthen community engagement.

Knowledge, Education & Experience

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by college level coursework in recreation administration, sociology, leisure studies, gerontology, physical education, or a related field.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience coordinating comprehensive recreational programs.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of employment, a valid CPR and first aid certification issued by the American Red Cross, to be maintained throughout employment.

Skills/Abilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
• Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
• Plan and prepare recreation activity schedules, staffing schedules, reports, and other related program materials.
• Respond to complaints or inquiries from citizens, staff, and outside organizations.
• Manage multiple projects and tasks of varying complexities and work well under pressure.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

This position is non-exempt eligible for overtime compensation. To view the full job description, please click here.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will be accepted until Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 11:59PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time without notice. The selection process will consist of a review and evaluation of all applicants qualifications. Those applicants deemed to possess the most desirable qualifications will be invited to an in-person interview. The top scoring candidates from the oral interview will be placed on an eligibility list from which the department may hire. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

COMMUNITY

A City whose heritage spans more than 125 years, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses approximately 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 170,000 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hours travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy winter activities such as snowboarding and skiing and summer activities including surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on world class beaches. Coronas economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

THE ORGANIZATION

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year. The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works, and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and an Assistant City Manager. The Citys total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is $422.7 million with a General Fund operating budget of $231.3 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 935 dedicated employees who provide high-quality services to its residents and visitors each day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To view essential duties and responsibilities, click here.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

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PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

To view all physical demands and work environments, click here.

CORONA PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION

CITY PAID BENEFITS*

For a complete explanation of benefits, benefit eligibility and restrictions; please refer to the current Corona Public Service Employees Association, Memorandum of Understanding. Any information contained herein that may conflict with the provisions of the Corona Public Service Employees Association MOU, the MOU shall prevail.

RETIREMENT: Employees are covered by the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The City does not participate in Social Security and the City pays the employees mandatory contribution to the Medicare Program. The City offers two retirement formulas based on the employees current CalPERS membership status. The 2.7% @ 55 highest single year of service retirement formula will be applied to employees hired prior to January 1, 2013 and those current CalPERS members with no significant break in PERS-qualified employment. The 2% @ 62 three year average retirement formula will be applied to those employees with a significant break in PERS-qualified employment those who have not formerly been a member of CalPERS or another retirement program with which CalPERS has a reciprocal relationship.

All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA.

ANNUAL LEAVE & HOLIDAYS:

Annual Leave During Initial Probation:

Probationary employees employed less than one full year shall accrue Probationary Sick Leave at one-half the rate of a 1-5 year full time regular employee (3.23 hours) per pay period. During the first six months, such leave may be used for sick leave, only. Such accrued time may be used for employee or family illness or medical reasons.

After six (6) months, an employee may request up to one week of "Advanced Annual Leave" for vacation purposes with the permission of his or her supervisor. Under extenuating circumstances and with Department Head approval, this leave can be used prior to six months of employment.

When the employee completes one year of service, the Annual Leave accrued as Probationary Sick Leave will be converted to regular Annual Leave for a total of 168 hours.

Years of Service With the City Each Pay Period Annual Totals

1-5 6.46 168 Hours

6-8 7.08 184 Hours

9-15 8.00 208 Hours

16+ 9.54 248 Hours

Holiday Leave hours earned during the first year of employment are available to be used for any purpose. There are 13 (10 hour) paid holidays (130 hours) per calendar year.

ANNUAL LEAVE BUYBACK: Eligible employees may "buy back" a maximum of 160 hours of annual leave once each year.

MEDICAL INSURANCE: The City currently offers a variety of HMO plans as well as several PPO plans through CalPERS. For plan information, click the link below.

Health Plan Information

The City provides a Medical Allowance to Members to be used for the purpose of purchasing mandatory health coverage offered through PEMHCA for the Member and his or her eligible dependents. The Medical Allowance shall consist of the following: (1) the Base Contribution Rate, plus (2) an amount equal to the difference between the Base Contribution Rate and the following amounts, as applicable:

• $978.00 per month for Members electing Employee only coverage;
• $1,646.00 per month for Members electing Employee plus one dependent coverage; or
• $2173.00 per month for Members electing Employee plus two or more dependents coverage.

Eligible Opt-Out Arrangement: Upon providing reasonable evidence of alternative coverage as required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA)'s Eligible Opt-Out Arrangement rules (below), employees shall be entitled to the following dollars in the first two pay periods each month in taxable cash, in lieu of the amount provided in Section 10.2 above:

(a) $300.00 ($600 per month) for Employee + 2 or more dependents

(b) $200.00 ($400 per month) for Employee + 1 dependent

(c) $100.00 ($200 per month) for Employee Only

DENTAL INSURANCE: The City currently offers HMO and PPO dental insurance through Delta Dental. Dental insurance premiums are paid by the employee.

VISION INSURANCE: The City currently offers vision insurance through Eye Med. Vision insurance premiums are paid by the employee.

DISABILITY INSURANCE: Short-term and long-term disability insurance is provided free to each employee.

LIFE INSURANCE: The City provides a term life insurance policy to each employee equal to 5 ½ times the employees annual basic earnings to a maximum, of $750,000.00.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA): Each employee may contribute to either a medical reimbursement account or dependent care account to pay for unreimbursed medical expenses and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAM: This is a comprehensive program designed to help employees and their family members find direction in solving personal and/or emotional problems.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION (457) PLAN: To supplement retirement, employees can make voluntary salary deferrals to a Nationwide plan.

LONGEVITY PAY: After 5 years of service $500.00 annually. After 10 years of service $700.00 annually. After 15 years of service $800.00 annually. After 20 years of service $1000.00 annually.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: The City of Corona recognizes the value of an educated workforce and encourages employees to pursue the goal of higher education. The City has adopted a plan to provide financial reimbursement for tuition and textbooks for job-related college courses. It is a plan wherein the City participates with the employee in financing specific job-related courses leading to an appropriate degree or certificate. Education plans approved in writing by the City shall reimburse Members for the cost up to a lifetime maximum amount of $10,000 per employee.

BI-LINGUAL PAY: The City shall pay $189.58 per month to employees for Bilingual pay. If an employee becomes eligible for bilingual pay for less than a full month, the monthly amount shall be pro-rated accordingly. All unit employees are eligible to receive bilingual pay. An employee receiving bilingual pay will be required to speak the alternate language in the course and scope of their employment and may be asked to assist in translating even if unrelated to their specific job duties.

• DISCLAIMER: City paid benefits shall be as set forth in the most current version of the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Corona and the Corona General Employees Association, which can be viewed on the City's website (www.coronaca.gov). In the event of any conflict between the above summary of City paid benefits and any terms or conditions set forth in the most current version of the MOU, the terms and conditions set forth in the MOU shall control for purposes of this recruitment.

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The supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Please answer each question accurately and thoroughly. 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. Failure to complete the "Work History/Experience" section of the employment application will result in your application not being considered. Please do not refer your response to your resume. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications.

• I have read and acknowledge the instructions stated above.

02

Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• Less than high school diploma or GED equivalent
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

03

Do you have experience planning and executing special events?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered yes to the question above, which of the following best describes your experience planning and executing special events?

• Full-Time PAID Experience
• Part-Time PAID Experience
• Volunteer Experience
• No Experience

05

Are you willing and able to work on a flexible schedule which may include evenings, weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Corona

Address 400 S. Vicentia Ave.

Suite #215

Corona, California, 92882

Phone 951-736-2209

Website http://www.CoronaCA.gov