Teen Center Counselor I (Recreation Leader I)

City of Palo Alto, CA•Palo Alto, CA

47d•Onsite

About The Position

We're hiring passionate, creative, and community-minded individuals to join the team as Teen Center Staff at the Mitchell Park Community Center - The Drop! - 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto If you love working with youth, building community, and being part of something new, this is your chance to make a lasting impact from the ground up. Tentative Schedule: Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., with occasional weekend work and Friday night events. "May fill more than one position" About the Mitchell Park Teen Center - The Drop The Mitchell Park Teen Center is our drop-in space for middle school and high school teens. With weekday hours during the school year, middle school teens in Palo Alto are able to enjoy all of the recreational amenities the center yields, including pool, foosball, ping pong, video games, basketball, and board games, all in a fun, safe, and supervised space. Why You'll Love Working Here This is your opportunity to be part of something new, meaningful, and fun - shaping a space that empowers the next generation. As part of the City of Palo Alto's Youth and Teen Services team, you'll: Make a direct impact in your community Collaborate with passionate, supportive colleagues. Develop valuable leadership and recreation experience If you're energized by creativity, connection, and community, we'd love to have you on the team!

Requirements

At least one year's experience working with children in a formal setting.
Demonstrated skill in youth instruction and leadership.
Cleared background check and history indicating fitness to work with children.
Negative TB Test results
Energy, leadership skills, strong initiative, ability to motivate through positive reinforcement
Availability to work after-school hours.

Responsibilities

Maintain a positive, safe, and productive work environment by ensuring that the Teen Center and any other spaces used are neat, organized, and foster physical and emotional safety for all participants.
Instruct participants on the safe and proper use of supplies and equipment.
Review program work plans with Teen Center Site Director and Youth and Teen Services Coordinator for effective program implementation.
Interact professionally and appropriately with parents, participants, and staff.
Occasionally facilitate life skills and team-building activities for participants.
Plan and lead organized enrichment activities for youth to develop and strengthen their academic, physical, and social skills.
As needed, differentiate activities so they are appropriate to students with various abilities.
Participate in and evaluate the effectiveness of activities and events.
Participate in cleaning and maintaining the facilities and equipment.
Complete required forms, reports, and evaluations.
Participate in staff meetings and on-going training opportunities.
Comply with all City of Palo Alto policies and procedures. Perform related duties as assigned.