CPRS Job Listing

Laguna Niguel is a premier master-planned community located in south Orange County, just minutes away from California’s beautiful beaches and pristine coastline. The City is home to approximately 65,000 residents who enjoy a beautiful, safe, vibrant, financially secure, and dynamic community.

FILING DEADLINE: Open Until Filled; Recruitment may close at any time.
First Review of Applications on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

THE POSITION:
The City is seeking a dedicated and motivated recreational professional with strong customer service and interpersonal skills to support the successful completion of the Department’s goals and objectives in the areas of recreational and community service program. This position will be focused predominantly in the Senior Services division, but will also assist with department wide initiatives and events. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, thrive in a collaborative, innovative and fast-paced environment, and be motivated to meet established goals, initiatives and deadlines.

Candidates possessing all of these qualities are invited to apply for the part-time Recreation Coordinator opportunity in the City of Laguna Niguel Parks and Recreation Department. An eligibility list will be created for consideration of future vacancies.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
•Coordinate, supervise, promote, implement, and evaluate senior recreation programs/services, and special events for the community.
•Schedule part-time staff, supervise and coordinate staff/volunteer training and work assignments; ensure appropriate coverage during programs and operations; review the work of staff and volunteers.
•Evaluate the effectiveness of current recreation programs and develop sound recommendations for new programs for the community with measurable outcomes.
•Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish and maintain schedules for recreational activities and special events; implement policies and procedures.
•Participate in the development, administration, and monitoring of the assigned program budgets.
•Interpret and explain City policies and procedures to the public, answer questions and investigate complaints; recommend corrective actions to resolve complaints.
•Provide engagement and outreach opportunities to the community for feedback on senior programs, and services.
•Work with contracted vendors that work as partners to provide senior services and programs.
•Monitor and enforce compliance with associated laws, rules, regulations and safety procedures related to provision of senior services, including First Aid, AED and CPR.
•Monitor facility use; open, close and secure facility for programs, events, rentals, and classes.
•Serve as support staff to the Recreation Supervisor.
•Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
•Fundamental staff scheduling methods and techniques.
•Strong problem solving, human relations and supervisory skills.
•Modern and complex principles and practices of recreation program development and implementation.
•Modern office methods, procedures, and computer equipment.
•First Aid, AED and CPR.
•Marketing theories, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of leisure services.
•A variety of computer programs, including ActiveNet registration software.

Ability to:
•Understand and implement the community’s desire to provide a variety of senior recreation programs and services.
•Analyze and compile technical and statistical information and prepare reports.
•Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
•Demonstrated ability to schedule, oversee, and train assigned staff.
•Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
 

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with occasional evening/weekend shifts for special events.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIRED:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:
•Minimum of two years of experience in the administration of recreation, social, and cultural programs and activities, including supplemental training in First Aid, AED and CPR training.
•Experience with planning and implementation of a variety of recreation programs and special events for the community.
•Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, gerontology, human services, public administration, or a related field.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:
•Possession of, or ability to obtain, First Aid and CPR certificates within 30 days of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands, to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions and may be exposed to wet and/or hot and humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and moderately loud when in the field.

A required City application form can be found online on the City’s website at www.cityoflagunaniguel.org or by calling (949) 362-4300. Applications must be filled out completely and must show that the minimum qualifications are met. Completed City application and supplemental documents, including resume and cover letter should be submitted online via email to HR@cityoflagunaniguel.org, or in person to Human Resources at Laguna Niguel City Hall (30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel). Based upon information presented on the applications, those applicants possessing the most suitable qualifications will be requested to continue in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified by email of the results of the selection process.

SPECIAL NOTICE:
The City of Laguna Niguel recruits and hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that you must be a U.S. citizen, or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for hire.

This job bulletin does not constitute an exceptional or implied contract and the provisions contain herein may be modified or revoked at any time without prior notice or agreement.

The City of Laguna Niguel is a Drug Free Workplace, and complies with Federal and State Laws; therefore, the City prohibits the use of all illegal drugs by employees and prospective workers.

Note: Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a job-related physical examination including drug screen.