PTS Recreation Leader III, Youth Programs

City of Santa Clarita • Santa Clarita, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Santa Clarita is recruiting for a part-time, temporary, seasonal (PTS) Recreation Leader III in the Community Services Division. The Canyon Country Community Center (CCCC) is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills to assist with the planning and implementation of programs and to work directly with part-time seasonal staff, toddlers, and youth in our afterschool program and seasonal camps. Under the supervision of the Community Services Coordinator, this position will work directly with all youth programs. The Youth Programs consist of a toddler program, an afterschool program, and seasonal camps. These programs provide toddlers and youth 3-11 with a variety of year-round activities, including sports, arts and crafts, presentations, water games, and more! This is a great job for someone who enjoys working with youth, being creative, and making a difference! This position may work up to 30 hours a week Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., on various shifts and occasional weekends.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED equivalent
• Two years of experience working with toddlers and youth in an after-school, camp, recreation, education, or other relatable setting
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months of hire, CPR/AED/First Aid Certificate
• Ability to work with and lead staff effectively to provide quality recreational programs for youth participating in youth and adult sports leagues, camps, and clinics
• Ability to follow and enforce City policies as they relate to the health, behavior, and safety of others
• Knowledge of computer systems; specifically, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability to learn the City's registration software system
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and positively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks in an effective and timely manner
• Positive, team-oriented, self-motivated, and enthusiastic
• Excellent customer service including patience and good listening skills
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills
• Positive attitude in working with youth
• Ability to maintain professionalism and exhibit good judgment skills in difficult situations
• Creative problem-solving as it relates to working with children
• Ability to lift, drag, and push files and equipment weighing 25 pounds or more

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish /English highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning, organization, coordination, and oversight of toddler drop-in classes for children 2-5, and afterschool and seasonal camps for youth ages 5-11, including sports, special events, homework assistance, arts and crafts, and other activities
• Assists and directs up to 25+ staff with daily programming (i.e., set-up/tear-down, preparing activities, etc.) and special events
• Assists in the training of staff on their daily job duties related to the programs
• Completes various forms, logs, and reports associated with the program
• Organizes, prioritizes, and follows up on work assignments
• Assists in set-up and clean-up of the facility, rentals, and special events
• Works with staff to effectively provide quality recreation programs
• Communicates with staff on additional programming occurring during the after-school program. (i.e., classes, Special Events, presentations, etc.)
• Effectively addresses issues and concerns with patrons as they arise
• Informs patrons and program participants of upcoming registrations, changes in programming, and special events
• Attends meetings and training sessions as needed
• Operates City equipment (i.e., bi-fold doors; dividers, scoreboards, etc.) for City programs
• Communicates with parents about minor behavioral issues, minor first aid, and programming updates
• Uses registration software to view class enrollment and export rosters
• Assists in the direction of Youth Employment Services employees in their daily work activities
• Ensures staff are completing the closing checklist assignments
• Ensures supplies are available to staff and informs Supervisor when additional supplies are needed
• Ensures staff are following safety guidelines when supervising youth. (i.e., covering ratio and the perimeter, etc.)
• Reports incidents and accidents to Supervisor, and responds to emergencies as needed
• Other duties as directed by the Community Services Coordinator or Supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED