PTS Recreation Leader I, Youth After-School, Teen, and Senior Programs

The Recreation and Community Services department is seeking enthusiastic and dependable individuals with strong leadership and interpersonal skills to assist with youth, teen, and senior programs at the Newhall (NCC) and Canyon Country Community Centers (CCCC). Programs include after-school activities for youth ages 5–12, teen programs that offer social, educational, and creative experiences, and senior programs for adults 55 that focus on wellness and recreation. This position must be available to work up to 19 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., year-round, with occasional evening or weekend events. The NCC and CCCC provide youth and adults in Santa Clarita with a variety of recreational and educational opportunities in a safe and fun environment. For more information on the community centers, visit santaclarita.gov/newhall-community-center/ or santaclarita.gov/canyon-country-community-center/ Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with other staff effectively to implement quality programs, such as sports and arts, and crafts
• Assists children in the classroom with homework
• Leads engaging activities for youth, teens, and seniors (55 ), including arts and crafts, games, sports, and social or wellness programs.
• Prepares materials and activities for classes and programs
• Attends, participates, and supervises youth on fieldtrips
• Completes various forms, logs, and reports associated with the program
• Ensures safety of the site in accordance with emergency procedures and reports incidents/accidents; follows and enforces City policies
• Assists in the organization, set-up, and clean-up of facilities, program areas, and special events
• Effectively addresses issues and concerns with youth, teens, and program participants as they arise
• Maintains a professional attitude and provides excellent customer service to participants, City staff, and members of the public
• Attends meetings and training sessions as needed
• Performs other duties as directed by the Recreation and Community Services Coordinator or Supervisor
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is highly desirable
• Common Core State Standards knowledge and experience are highly desirable
• At least six months of volunteer or work experience in an after-school, camps, recreation, education, or other related setting
• Possession of, or ability to obtain CPR/AED/First Aid Certificate within six months
• Ability to assist children ages 5 to 17 with daily homework assignments
• Ability to engage and support seniors (55 ) in wellness, recreational, and social programs
• Ability to follow and enforce City policies as they relate to the health, behavior, and safety of others
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks in an effective and timely manner
• Positive, team-oriented, self-motivated, and enthusiastic
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to handle issues and concerns with program participants and parents.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and orally
• Positive attitude in working with youth and seniors
• Strong team player and the ability to work both independently and as part of a work group
• Ability to make sound decisions within the established guidelines and be a creative problem-solver
• Ability to work up to 19 hours a week; Monday-Friday 2:00-6:00 p.m. year-round, with some flexibility
• Ability to lift, drag, and push files and equipment weighing 25 pounds or more This position will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will be on Monday, November 10, 2025. An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or via video conferencing. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance. All offers of employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees. As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code
• 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need. In addition, part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) employees may be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment. This is not a designated Retired Annuitant position. If you are a California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree, you may be required to reinstate into CalPERS. Part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) workers are at-will. Generally, PTS employees are limited to no more than 999 hours per fiscal year. The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer