Salary: $17.27 – $18.32 Hourly
Location : Santa Clarita, CA
Job Type: Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal
Job Number: 2023-5
Department: Recreation and Community Services
Division: Recreation and Community Services
Opening Date: 05/10/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description/Duties & Responsibilities
Youth and Family (Y&F) Neighborhood Engagement has multiple part-time/seasonal (PTS) positions available to work directly with youth in varying neighborhood, park and school locations.
The Youth and Family Neighborhood Engagement Program provides youth and teens ages 5 to 17 a fun filled experience with games and a variety of activities, including sports, arts and crafts, field trips, water games, and more! Both youth and staff return year after year because of the feeling of tradition, community, and belonging that they experience each year.
This is a great job for someone who enjoys working with kids, being creative, and making a difference!
This position may work up to 20 hours per week, 999 hours a year and is based on the needs of the program; Monday through Friday.
JOB PERKS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
• Make lifetime friendships while working in a fun environment
• Wear casual, comfortable uniforms
• Free CPR/First Aid training and certification (City-paid training that will prepare you for emergency situations)
• Opportunities to build your resume and skills (especially if you have an interest in teaching, early childhood education, childcare, social work, coaching sports, arts, recreation administration, criminal justice, and/or working for local government.)
• Opportunities to advance! Many of our current full-time employees started as Recreation Leaders.
• Paid sick leave (after 90 days of employment)
• Discounts on tickets to theme parks and regional activities and City activities (ice skating, open gym, swimming, and more!)
• Cross-training opportunities – expand your employment horizons
• Make a difference in the life of a child every day
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
• Maintains a professional attitude and provide excellent customer service to participants at all times
• Works directly with leadership staff to implement programmatic changes, hire contracted instructors, and distribute approved marketing materials
• Develops and facilitates program offerings based on park site and seasonal offerings
• Collaborates with other Community Services teams to facilitate activities, field trips, and special events
• Organizes, prioritizes, and follows up on assignments. People who love to organize are a great addition to our team
• Program and prepare activities for youth and teens that make the program fun
• Supervises and leads youth and teens in activities such as arts and crafts, games, sports, water activities, and outings
• Attends, participates and supervises youth/teen fieldtrips
• Maintains staff/youth and staff/teen safety – Make sure everyone plays safely
• Assists in organization, set-up, and clean-up of facility or park- We all pitch in as a team
• Greets patrons and participants and answers inquiries regarding programs – A smile is the best addition to your uniform
• Effectively addresses issues and concerns with youth and teens as they arise – Be prepared to handle some tough stuff, we will be there to support you
• Maintains various forms, logs, reports, and inventory – People who love to organize are a great addition to our team
• Performs first aid and responds to emergencies; reports incidents and accidents
• Attends meetings and training sessions
• Follows and enforces City policies as they relate to the health, behavior, and safety of others
• Other duties, as directed by Community Services Supervisor, Coordinator, Program Specialist, and/or Recreation Leader III
Education and Experience
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 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
• Completion of college courses highly desirable
• Bilingual in English/Spanish highly desirable
Knowledge and Abilities
• Ability to act as a role model by displaying positive and courteous behaviors that youth and teens will admire and want to emulate – Your legacy
• Ability to maintain awareness of youth and teen’s needs and respond appropriately –
Please note: Some youth who attend programs will need more help than others to get involved, be positive and follow the rules. Are you up for the challenge?
• 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 customer service skills and the ability to handle conflict, issues, and concerns with youth and teens as they arise – We will provide training to help you with these situations, but we’re looking for people with the two C’s – Common Sense and Compassion
• Ability to observe safety principles, make sound decisions, and “think outside the box” to solve problems
• Strong work ethic, proactive, and the ability to learn quickly
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and environments, including inclement weather and in a pool.
• Ability to work flexible hours – including nights and weekends
• Ability to lift, drag, and push supplies and equipment weighing 25 pounds or more is required occasionally (For example: water-balloon buckets, snack bins, and first aid backpacks)
Additional Information
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. Applicants that meet minimum qualifications and are selected for interviews will be required to disclose information regarding criminal convictions. 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 successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical which may include a drug screen and Physical Abilities Test, negative TB test on file, 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.
In compliance with the California law, positions working with children are required to be mandated child abuse reporters. A mandated reporter is an individual who is obligated by law to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
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.
Part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) workers are at-will. Generally, PTS employees are limited to no more than 999 hours.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
First Review Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Part-time, temporary, seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits and must participate in ICMA-RC (deferred compensation as a replacement for Social Security).
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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent? (Proof will be required prior to job offer.)
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Do you possess six-months paid or volunteer experience in leading and planning activities for youth and teens in a recreation, education, an after-school program or other relatable setting? Please describe.
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Are you bilingual in Spanish and English?
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Why are you interested in working for the Neighborhood Engagement Program?
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Do you have the availability to work up to 20 hours per week; Monday through Friday shifts between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. as well as select weekends. If not, please let us know your availability.
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