TITLE:LEAP Afterschool Director
CATEGORY: Seasonal
SALARY: $17 per hour
SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the LEAP Afterschool Director is responsible for supervising, implementing, and evaluating all day-to-day after school activities and administrative duties. The LEAP Afterschool Director is a seasonal employee working approximately 20-25 hours per week during the School District 48 school year. LEAP Afterschool runs M-F from 2:30-6:00pm with additional time provided for set-up, clean-up, and planning.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The LEAP Afterschool Director should have a background working with school-aged children or be striving for a bachelor’s degree in education, physical education, health, or a similar area. The LEAP Afterschool Director should have experience running a child-based program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Develop, plan, and gather supplies for activities that incorporate program goals into the daily routine.
2. Prepare activities that are developmentally appropriate for the age of the children.
3. Provide participants with the appropriate leadership during the program.
4. Maintain open communication with School District 48 staff.
5. Communicate with the parents through daily pick-up.
6. Maintain a safe environment for participants.
7. Direct and guide all LEAP Afterschool staff.
8. Meet with the Recreation Supervisor once a week to give updates on LEAP program.
9. Report any problems that may arise with participants, other employees, or the school to the Recreation Supervisor.
10. Maintain a positive attitude toward co-workers, the Park District, and the school.
11. Arrive to LEAP with adequate time to prepare for the start of the program
12. Maintain records of attendance and sign-out sheets and turn them in to the Recreation Supervisor every month.
13. Follow and enforce Park District policies and procedures.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAITS:
1. Ability to complete essential functions of the position.
2. Knowledge of children and children’s activities.
3. Excellent communication skills.
4. Excellent leadership skills.
5. Willing to acquire First Aid and CPR training.
6. Ability to provide excellent customer service
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Make recommendations to the Recreation Supervisor for improvement on equipment, supplies, facility, and program needs.
2. Set up and cleanup of program.
3. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to new situations.
PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
The LEAP Afterschool Director may feel added pressure from the day-to-day responsibilities while also assisting staff, participants, and parents. The LEAP Afterschool Director must remain calm and be able to address problems and issues that arise. The LEAP Afterschool Director must be a good problem solver and able to develop creative responses to problems.
PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
The LEAP Afterschool Director must be able to bend, stoop, lift items weighing up to 30 pounds, turn, sit, and stand for short or extended periods of time.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Indoor work conditions will include lighting, temperature, and noise. Outside conditions will include extreme temperature, sunlight, and precipitation
COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS:
The LEAP Afterschool Director must exhibit good problem-solving ability and good judgment in keeping with the mission of the Park District.
The LEAP Afterschool Director must be in compliance with the loss prevention and safety policies of the Park District.
The Oakbrook Terrace Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Updated 10/12/2023
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
