CPRS Job Listing

The City of Norwalk is looking for highly motivated, team oriented individuals to join our Senior Center Team. This is a part-time hourly position, 25-30 hours per week, that works directly under the Supervisor, and Recreation Leader III staff, and will perform a variety of duties for mature adults age 50 and older. 

Duties include: 

• Supervises Senior Center Lobby and interact with senior community in the center. 
• Plan, promote, conduct, and supervise a variety of recreational programs for the senior center, such as, dances, mixers, crafts, game shows, holiday programs, and pool tournaments
• Lead activities and classes
• Develop fliers to promote programming
• Tour escort on Senior Center excursions
• Community Outreach
• Set up and Breakdown of rooms
• Assist with nutrition program
• Register seniors for activities, collect, and account money received, and prepare reports
• Ensures patrons are following Senior Center Rules, and that equipment is used in a safe, and proper, manner
• Administer First Aid
• Assist in maintaining facility by performing light custodial maintenance
• Performing any other related duties as required.

At the Norwalk Senior Center, we’re more than just a place. We’re a vibrant community where adults aged 50 and older can connect, explore, and thrive.

This position will close after a minimum number of 50 applications are received or at any time without notice.  
You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Ability to:  develop, coordinate, be creative, and direct varied activities involved in a community recreation program; supervise and monitor games and team activities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants, instructors and the general public; communicate effectively orally and in writing; plan and supervise the work of paid staff and volunteers.  

Ability to speak Spanish, Tagalog, or Korean are highly desirable.

Education and/or Experience
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary.  Example combinations include:

One year experience, paid or volunteer, as a leader in a recreational activity which included cashier and recordkeeping duties.

Apply online at http://www.norwalkca.gov/city-hall/departments/human-resources.

Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application.  Applicant must be specific in describing qualifications for this position on application.  Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration.  Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Faxed materials or postmarks will not be accepted.  Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Candidates with qualifications that best relate to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.  Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuation in the selection process.  The selection process will include an oral interview and other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance. 

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling the Department of Human Resources at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled examination/interview date. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Norwalk, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, religion, disability, sex, or sexual orientation in its employment actions, policies, procedures or practices.