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Recreation Leader I, Newhall Community Center

Description/Duties & Responsibilities
The City of Santa Clarita has multiple part-time (PTS) positions available in the City’s Recreation and Community Services Division. Under the leadership of the Community Services Supervisor, Coordinator, and Program Specialist, these positions will work directly with the Newhall Community Center’s after-school, summer camp, winter camp, and spring camp programs.
These positions may work up to 20 hours per week and are based on the needs of the program; Monday – Friday from 2:00 – 8:30 p.m. and some Saturdays. Hours may be increased as needed during summer camp, winter camp, and spring camp programming, as needed.
The After-School program is based out of the City’s Newhall Community Center and provides youth and teens ages 5 to 17 with homework assistance, organized games, and arts and crafts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
• Work directly with the Community Services Coordinator, Program Specialist, and other Recreation Leaders to implement afterschool programs and activities for youth and teens
• Assist youth and teens in the classroom with homework; reading, and projects
• Oversee and lead youth and teens in activities such as sports, arts and crafts, games, etc. and maintain staff/youth safety ratio
• Prepare materials and activities for programs and events
• Assist with various special events including Smiley Buck Store and rewards program
• Assists in organization, set-up, and clean-up of facility
• Organize, prioritize, and follow-up on assignments
• Greet patrons and participants and answer inquiries regarding programs
• Effectively addresses issues and concerns with youth and teens as they arise
• Maintain various forms, logs, and reports
• Attend meetings and training sessions
• Follow and enforce City policies as they relate to the health, behavior, and safety of others
• Perform first aid and respond to emergencies; reports incidents and accidents
• Adhere to Los Angeles Department of Public Health guidelines set forth
• Other duties, as directed by Community Services Supervisor, Coordinator, Program Specialist and/or Recreation Leader II/III

Education and Experience
• High school diploma, GED, or valid work permit (obtained from school)
• Six-months of paid or volunteer experience in leading and planning activities for youth and teens in a recreation, education, child care program, after-school program, camps, or other relatable setting
• Bilingual in English/Spanish highly desirable
• Common Core State Standards knowledge and experience is highly desirable
• Possession of, or ability to obtain by December 31, 2022, Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid. A Red Cross CPR/AED/FA course will be offered by the City and staff may elect to participate in this training (unpaid) at a cost of $21 for the certification.

Knowledge and Abilities
• Ability to act as a role model by displaying positive and courteous behaviors that youth and teen will admire and want to emulate
• Ability to maintain awareness of youth and teen needs
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and positively, both verbally and in writing
• Strong team player and the ability to work both independently and as part of a work group
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to handle conflict, issues, and concerns with youth and teens, and parents
• Ability to make sound decisions within established guidelines and be a creative problem solver
• Ability to observe safety principles and work in a safe manner
• Strong work ethic, proactive, and the ability to learn quickly
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks in an effective and timely manner, for self and others
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including inclement weather
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights
• Ability to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and equipment weighing 25 pounds or more is required occasionally