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Teen Center Counselor I (Recreation Leader I)

City of Palo Alto

Palo Alto, CAJob$20.3–24.92/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Compensation
$20.3–24.92/hr
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

City of Palo Alto is hiring a Teen Center Counselor I (Recreation Leader I). Teen Center Counselor I serves as a dynamic leader at Palo Alto’s Mitchell Park and Bryant Street community teen centers, creating safe, organized environments and delivering enrichment activities that build academic, physical, and social skills. The role involves planning programs, instructing youth, maintaining facilities, completing reports, and collaborating with site directors and coordinators.

Key focus areas include Maintain a safe, organized environment in the teen center and related spaces., Instruct participants on proper use of supplies and equipment., and Review program work plans with the site director and coordinator..

Preferred (not required): Leadership, Youth Instruction, and Life Skills Facilitation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LeadershipYouth InstructionLife Skills Facilitation

Qualifications

1+ Years Experience Working With ChildrenLeadership ExperienceYouth Instruction Experience

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Teen Center Counselor I (Recreation Leader I)

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Teen Center Counselor I (Recreation Leader I)

Salary

$20.30 - $24.92 Hourly

Location

Mitchell Park Community Center and Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Job Type

Limited Hourly

Job Number

202601464

Department

Community Services Department

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

T he Department:

The City of Palo Alto has a long and proud history of investing in Recreation. It is what makes Palo Alto a desirable place to live and work. Through diverse and innovative programs, Palo Alto Recreation plays an important role in creating a healthy community.

The Position:

The City of Palo Alto is seeking a strong, creative, and dynamic leader in the role of Teen Center Staff at the Mitchell Park Community Teen Center and Bryant Street Community Center. Through targeted enrichment programing, the Teen Center Staff helps to provide the space, resources, support, and opportunities for the Palo Alto youth to be empowered and thrive within their schools, homes, and communities.

Learn more about the Mitchell Park Teen Center- the DROP HERE! (https://www.mitchellparkteenservices.org/thedrop)

This is a Limited Hourly non-benefited position, not to exceed 415 hours per fiscal year (June - July).

Tentative Schedule: Monday-Friday 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. and some limited weekend work.

Essential Duties

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Teen Center Counselor I Responsibilities:

Maintain a positive, safe, and productive work environment by ensuring that the Teen Center and any other spaces used are neat, organized, and foster physical and emotional safety for all participants.

Instruct participants on the safe and proper use of supplies and equipment.

Review program work plans with Teen Center Site Director and Youth and Teen Services Coordinator for effective program implementation.

Interact professionally and appropriately with parents, participants, and staff.

Occasionally facilitate life skills and team-building activities for participants.

Plan and lead organized enrichment activities for youth to develop and strengthen their academic, physical, and social skills.

As needed, differentiate activities so they are appropriate to students with various abilities.

Participate in and evaluate the effectiveness of activities and events.

Participate in cleaning and maintaining the facilities and equipment. Complete required forms, reports, and evaluations.

Participate in staff meetings and ongoing training opportunities.

Comply with all City of Palo Alto policies and procedures.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

Sufficient education, training, and/or work experience to demonstrate the possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities, which would typically be acquired through:

  • At least one year of experience working with children in a formal setting.

  • Some leadership experience.

  • Experience with youth instruction.

Supplemental Information

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as possible. Applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt and screenings and interviews will begin as soon as posting requirements are met and a sufficient applicant pool is found. More than one position may be filled from this posting.

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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