Government Jobs
Program Leader
The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today. The Community Services Department is committed to providing quality services, activities, programs, and facilities for all those who live, learn, work, and play in the City of Torrance. The City of Torrance is seeking Program Leaders to staff upcoming programs! This is a recurrent, part-time, hourly, as needed position. Program Leaders support the Community Services Department in delivering programs and events. Below are the programs that a Program Leader may typically work: Adult Sports: Program Leaders assist with the supervision of facilities including the Galaxy Sports Complex, Dee Hardison Sports Center and/or the Roller Rink at Wilson Park. Assignments can also include assisting the Adult Sports Softball League. Hours vary. Facilities are open 7 days a week. Shifts generally start after 2:00 p.m. and end by 10:00 p.m. Earlier shifts are available on the weekends. Administrative Services: Program Leaders handle a variety of class registrations, answer and make phone calls, file and sort documents, assist customers with online registration, and handle a variety of public inquiries. Hours are approximately 10 - 20 hours per week, 1 - 5 days either 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. After School Club: Program Leaders assist in the coordination of games, arts and crafts, sports, and indoor and outdoor recreation activities at specified elementary and middle schools. The After School Program is offered during the TUSD school year (August
June), Monday
Friday from 2
6 p.m. Community Gardens: Program Leaders act as a liaison between the gardeners and the Community Gardens Manager, and assist the Community Gardens Manager with overseeing 256 garden plots at Lago Seco Park and Columbia Park. Get a chance to work outside, and learn how to grow vegetables. Some weeding and physical work required. Hours are approximately 16 hours a week, days and hours may vary. Some office time required. Cultural Services: Program Leaders assist the division with logistics and implementation of visual and performing arts classes, special events, and interfacing with the public at the information counter. Hours vary Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Early Childhood Education: Program Leaders assist and support the Program Specialist in the Classroom with the overall class management to promote the development of each child's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development in a safe and nurturing environment. Hours are program based, approximately 18-20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Farmers' Market: Program Leaders will set up and tear down Farmers' Market. Some heavy lifting may be required. Hours are Tuesdays and Saturdays, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Park Ranger Program: Program Leaders are responsible for patrolling parks on foot, bicycle and in city vehicles; assisting park users and permit holders; responding to citizen inquiries; and enforcing park rules and regulations. Hours are approximately 30 hours per week during the months of June - September, and 15 hours per week from September - May. This position will be expected to be available to work most weekends year-round between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m, including most holidays. The ATTIC Teen Programs: Program Leaders lead, interact, and supervise high school participants at The ATTIC Teen Center facility. Program Leaders assist with the coordination of recreation programs including: special events, sports, crafts, games, excursions and other activities. The ATTIC Caf Program Leaders are responsible for preparing meals, processing students orders, and cleaning workspace throughout the day to follow health and safety guidelines. Hours for the Teen Center are approximately 16-20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. for the Caf, from August - June. This position may be required to work weekends and holidays. Victor E. Benstead Plunge: Program Leaders are responsible for cashiering and maintaining the locker rooms. Hours may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Youth Sports Officials: Youth Sports participants are from Kindergarten through Eighth grade. Program Leaders officiate and keep score for Flag Football and Basketball League games. Hours vary during weekdays. Majority of hours are on Saturdays and can be up to 8 hours on a Saturday.
The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today. The Community Services Department is committed to providing quality services, activities, programs, and facilities for all those who live, learn, work, and play in the City of Torrance. The City of Torrance is seeking Program Leaders to staff upcoming programs! This is a recurrent, part-time, hourly, as needed position. Program Leaders support the Community Services Department in delivering programs and events. Below are the programs that a Program Leader may typically work: Adult Sports: Program Leaders assist with the supervision of facilities including the Galaxy Sports Complex, Dee Hardison Sports Center and/or the Roller Rink at Wilson Park. Assignments can also include assisting the Adult Sports Softball League. Hours vary. Facilities are open 7 days a week. Shifts generally start after 2:00 p.m. and end by 10:00 p.m. Earlier shifts are available on the weekends. Administrative Services: Program Leaders handle a variety of class registrations, answer and make phone calls, file and sort documents, assist customers with online registration, and handle a variety of public inquiries. Hours are approximately 10 - 20 hours per week, 1 - 5 days either 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. After School Club: Program Leaders assist in the coordination of games, arts and crafts, sports, and indoor and outdoor recreation activities at specified elementary and middle schools. The After School Program is offered during the TUSD school year (August
June), Monday
Friday from 2
6 p.m. Community Gardens: Program Leaders act as a liaison between the gardeners and the Community Gardens Manager, and assist the Community Gardens Manager with overseeing 256 garden plots at Lago Seco Park and Columbia Park. Get a chance to work outside, and learn how to grow vegetables. Some weeding and physical work required. Hours are approximately 16 hours a week, days and hours may vary. Some office time required. Cultural Services: Program Leaders assist the division with logistics and implementation of visual and performing arts classes, special events, and interfacing with the public at the information counter. Hours vary Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Early Childhood Education: Program Leaders assist and support the Program Specialist in the Classroom with the overall class management to promote the development of each child's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development in a safe and nurturing environment. Hours are program based, approximately 18-20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Farmers' Market: Program Leaders will set up and tear down Farmers' Market. Some heavy lifting may be required. Hours are Tuesdays and Saturdays, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Park Ranger Program: Program Leaders are responsible for patrolling parks on foot, bicycle and in city vehicles; assisting park users and permit holders; responding to citizen inquiries; and enforcing park rules and regulations. Hours are approximately 30 hours per week during the months of June - September, and 15 hours per week from September - May. This position will be expected to be available to work most weekends year-round between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m, including most holidays. The ATTIC Teen Programs: Program Leaders lead, interact, and supervise high school participants at The ATTIC Teen Center facility. Program Leaders assist with the coordination of recreation programs including: special events, sports, crafts, games, excursions and other activities. The ATTIC Caf Program Leaders are responsible for preparing meals, processing students orders, and cleaning workspace throughout the day to follow health and safety guidelines. Hours for the Teen Center are approximately 16-20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. for the Caf, from August - June. This position may be required to work weekends and holidays. Victor E. Benstead Plunge: Program Leaders are responsible for cashiering and maintaining the locker rooms. Hours may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Youth Sports Officials: Youth Sports participants are from Kindergarten through Eighth grade. Program Leaders officiate and keep score for Flag Football and Basketball League games. Hours vary during weekdays. Majority of hours are on Saturdays and can be up to 8 hours on a Saturday.