Operational Excellence

• Assist Leads and assists with summer camp programs.
• Assists participants in all activities, including those with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities, utilizing the integration of Therapeutic Recreation (TR) staff when needed.
• Is ready to play with all participants every day.
• Leads and assists, with Program Coordinator and Camp Leader, daily summer camp operations such as: attendance, daily logs, and opening and closing site/cleaning checklists.
• Willing to adjust work schedule to accommodate changing priorities.
• Responsive to the needs of the department by accepting additional responsibility or assisting others.
• Assists with daily custodial duties.
• Imagines and facilitates creative activities and games, including for indoor rainy days.
• Takes initiative to be aware of personal care and physical needs of participants and reports to Camp Leader or Program Coordinator.
• Sets the tone for positive behavior and discipline using positive reinforcement for a safe zone/ environment for all participants following RPD code of conduct.
• Reports participant participation, success, and behavior concerns in a timely manner.
• Responsible for communicating with parents as deemed appropriate by the Program Supervisor.
• May assist with teaching camp horseback riding lessons as determined by the Program Supervisor.
• Demonstrates and teaches participants techniques for handling horses and ponies.
• Informs Program Coordinator of supplies needed and preserves and cares for equipment of the RPD.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings and training sessions as determined by the Program Supervisor
• Assists in the supervision and coaching of H.A.L.T.E.R.S. volunteers.
• Assesses and informs Program and Animal Coordinator of site safety concerns such as: park users, equipment, hazards, etc.

Safety/Compliance

• Assesses site safety and informs Program Supervisor of concerns such as: park users, equipment, hazards, etc.
• Ensures that all work performed is conducted in a safe and timely manner adhering to standards of safety and effective equipment utilization.
• Maintains working knowledge of departmental safety procedures. Attends safety-training programs and in-service as required for continued development.
• Provides a safe, clean and environmentally conscious environment for all participants.
• Effectively and safely operates Park District equipment, including Gators, as determined by the Program Supervisor.
• Ensures daily forms and checklists are filled out correctly and on time, including but not limited to accident reportsmined by the Program Supervisor

Customer Service

• Ensures a superior customer experience in all interactions through outstanding service capabilities, knowledge, flexibility, and thoroughness. 
• Represents the Park District in a friendly and positive manner while communicating effectively with program participants, parents/guardians, staff, volunteers, and all other park visitors.
• Helps enforce program policy and procedures using positive communication with program participants, parents/guardians, staff, and volunteers.
• Is cheerful, positive, a team player, and ready to interact with all participants every day. 
• Gives feedback on program concerns and positive experiences