Teen Center Counselor I (Recreation Leader I)

City of Palo Alto•Palo Alto, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Palo Alto is seeking a strong, creative, and dynamic leader to join the Teen Center Staff at the Mitchell Park Community Teen Center and Bryant Street Community Center. The Teen Center Staff plays a crucial role in providing the space, resources, support, and opportunities for Palo Alto youth to be empowered and thrive within their schools, homes, and communities through targeted enrichment programming. This is a Limited Hourly, non-benefited position, not to exceed 415 hours per fiscal year (June - July).

Requirements

At least one year of experience working with children in a formal setting.
Some leadership experience.
Experience with youth instruction.

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.
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 ongoing training opportunities.
Comply with all City of Palo Alto policies and procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.