PTS Recreation Leader , Canyon Community Center; Summer

PTS Recreation Leader I, Canyon Country Community Center (Summer)

Salary

$18.06 - $19.16 Hourly

Location

Canyon Country Community Center, CA

Job Type

Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal

Job Number

2026-1

Department

Recreation and Community Services

Division

Recreation and Community Services

Opening Date

01/22/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description/Duties and Responsibilities

The City of Santa Clarita is recruiting for part-time, temporary, seasonal (PTS) Recreation Leader Is to lead youth ages 5 to 11 in the Summer Adventures program at the Canyon Country Community Center.

The Summer Adventures program provides youth aged 5 to 11 with a summer filled with a variety of age-appropriate activities, including STEAM projects, organized sports and games, arts and crafts, outdoor water play, and more! With an environment that fosters growth and development through recreational and creative activities, this program is tailored to engage and inspire. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with youth, being creative, and making a difference in the community.

Summer programs run from June 15-August 7, 2026. Staff training begins on June 8, 2026.

These positions are expected to work up to 40 hours per week based on the needs of the program;
Monday-Friday with shifts between 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

WHY CHOOSE THE COMMUNITY CENTER?

* Work Monday-Friday - enjoy your summer nights and weekends off!

* Discounts on City activities (ice-skating, open gym, swimming, and more!)

* Casual, comfortable uniforms

* Opportunities to build your resume and skills

* City-paid CPR/First Aid training and certification

* Spend your summer outdoors having fun!

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Organizes, plans, and works directly with leadership staff to implement the Summer Adventures program and prepare activities for youth

* Supervises and leads youth in activities, such as games, sports, arts and crafts, water activities, and presentations

* Ensures a fun and safe environment for participants while maintaining youth and staff safety

* Assists in organization, set-up, and clean-up of facility

* Assists with decorating bulletin boards

* Greets patrons and participants and answers inquiries regarding programs

* Provides excellent customer service and positive interactions with campers, parents, other staff, and supervisors

* Effectively addresses issues and concerns with youth as they arise

* Maintains various forms, logs, reports, and inventory

* Performs first aid and responds to emergencies; reports incidents and accidents

* Attends meetings and training sessions, which will be valuable additions to your resume

* Follows and enforces City policies as they relate to the health, behavior, and safety of others

* Performs other duties, as directed by the Recreation and Community Services Supervisor, Coordinator, Specialist and/or Recreation Leaders II/III

Education and Experience

* High school diploma or GED equivalent

* Six months of paid or volunteer experience working with children, planning and leading activities, or other relatable program setting

* Completion of college courses is highly desirable

* Bilingual in English/Spanish highly desirable

* Possession of, or ability to obtain Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid certification by June 15, 2026 (Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid course will be offered during paid Staff Training)

* A combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered

Knowledge and Abilities

* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to serve as a role model by displaying positive and courteous behaviors toward participants, parents, and staff

* Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and positively, both verbally and in writing, with City employees and members of the public

* 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 children and parents

* Ability to observe safety principles and work in a safe manner

* Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks in…