Recreation Leader I, Canyon Country Community Center (Summer)

About This Role

The City of Santa Clarita is seeking part-time temporary seasonal Recreation Leader Is to lead youth ages 5 to 11 in the Summer Adventures program at the Canyon Country Community Center. This role involves organizing, supervising, and facilitating a variety of age-appropriate activities to foster growth and development in a fun and safe environment.

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
• 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
• Performs first aid and responds to emergencies; reports incidents and accidents
• Follows and enforces City policies as they relate to the health, behavior, and safety of others

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to obtain Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid certification by June 15, 2026

Qualifications

• 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

Nice to Have

• Completion of college courses is highly desirable
• Bilingual in English/Spanish highly desirable

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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