Status of Employment:
Part-time, Non-Exempt
Compensation & Benefits:
Expected hiring range $16.00 to $17.50 based on education, experience, and skills.
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Description:
Planning, organizing, supervision, and oversight of day-to-day operations of activities for youth in both indoor and outdoor recreational settings.
Duties:
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Oversee and supervise the Before and After School Experience (BASE) programs and services.
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May provide direct leadership and supervision to BASE programs and services.
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Create developmentally appropriate activities that meet the needs and interests of participants.
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Plan and implement the schedule of activities in the program setting.
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Assist in the development and implementation of goals and objectives specific to area of responsibility.
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Assist in the evaluation of programs and services in the assigned area of responsibility.
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Make and implement recommendations.
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Assist in the recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assigned staff and volunteers.
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Coordinate with Recreation Specialist and Recreation Supervisor to schedule staff.
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Assist with assessments of new program participants.
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Assist in the preparation and maintenance of reports and records regarding participants, programs, and services.
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Ensure counselors maintain facilities in a clean, organized, and neat manner.
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May transport participants and supplies via a park district vehicle.
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Assist in the purchase, distribution, and maintenance of proper inventory of all supplies and materials.
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Establish cooperative working relationship with coworkers, parents, community agencies, and organizations.
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Attend pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions.
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Conduct self according to the policies and procedures as established by the park district.
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May open and close facilities. Wear assigned uniforms while on duty.
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Participate in the park district Safety and Training Program.
Age
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18+ years (21+ years of age for driving purposes).
Education:
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High School Diploma or GED required, some college preferred.
Experience:
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Working with youth and supervision of youth in a recreational setting.
Supervision of seasonal or part time staff and volunteers in a recreational setting preferred.
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Knowledge:
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General knowledge of recreation, parks and leisure services.
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Specific knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities for youth in a recreational environment.
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Specific knowledge of out of school programs and services.
License / Certification:
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Valid driver's license preferred; required for programs including transportation.
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Valid Child First Aid and CPR Certification required within one (1) year.
Hours:
School Year (August-May) Monday - Friday afternoons from 2:30pm-6:00pm with possible additional scheduled hours.
Hours may vary depending on program needs including during summer (June-July).
Condition of Employment:
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provide proof of date of birth.
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provide a copy of driver's license or photo identification.
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provide driver's abstract if position duties require driving.
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submit to a reference check and employment verification.
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submit to a state criminal background check.
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submit to random, reasonable cause and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
Contact:
Jordan White
Recreation Specialist - General Recreation
847-360-4706
[email protected]
Closing Date:
Open until filled.
