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Program and Animal Assistant

the Rockford Park District

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Program and Animal Assistant

Rockford Park District

Rockford, IL | Full Time

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Teens Camp Program Assistant - Therapeutic Recreation

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Animal Care Specialist

University of Illinois

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Program and Animal Assistant

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the Rockford Park District is Hiring a Program and Animal Assistant Near Rockford, IL

Title	Program and Animal Assistant
Department	Lockwood Park
Status	Seasonal
Work Location	Lockwood Park
Reports To	Lockwood
Wage	$15/Hour
Position Description	Assist with teaching horseback riding lessons, guiding trail rides on horseback, leading agriculture education field trips, coordinating and organizing special events, and other programs as determined by the Program and Animal Coordinator.

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT VISION, MISSION AND LEADERSHIP BY VALUES
Agency Vision	To be the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens we serve.
Agency Mission	The Rockford Park District is in business to “help people enjoy life” by providing a quality park and recreation system.
Vision & Planning System	The District aligns itself and all its resources to achieve its purpose, vision, mission, and priorities. This successfully drives the strategic plan, operational plans, and performance goals.
Policy Management & Operations System	Every team member serves as an active contributor in the development of the team’s operational plan; develops job strategies and plans that support the team’s operational goals; identifies timetables for completion; plans daily work activities in an organized manner ensuring effective utilization of time and resources in the completion of job tasks.
Leadership by Values System	Leadership by Values can only be achieved if all team members believe in and live by these shared values: accountability, integrity, passion, agility, relationship oriented, results driven, service oriented, respectful, and innovative. While all team members share these essential values, our culture is enriched by and welcomes the diverse supporting values of its team members.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement	The Rockford Park District is committed and accountable to being a place where everyone is invited and belongs, as demonstrated by being an inviting, equitable, and inclusive environment, respectful of all people, embracing diversity, creating accessibility and valuing all team members, partners and community members for their unique experiences and backgrounds.

RELATIONSHIPS TO RESULTS CULTURE
Definition	Sustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.

ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL COMMITMENT
Definition	To work together to achieve the mission, vision, and shared values of the Rockford Park District.
Connectedness	Departments are truly interconnected to support the mission and vision of the Rockford Park District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned

Assist with teaching horseback riding lessons, guiding trail rides on horseback, leading agriculture education field trips, coordinating and organizing special events, and other programs as determined by the Program and Animal Coordinator.
Assist as a camp counselor for Camps as determined by the Program and Animal Coordinator.
Performs horse and animal chore tasks including but not limited to catching and feeding animals assigned for grain, medicating and worming animals as needed, feeding hay, tending to animal injuries and catch and hold horses for the farrier and veterinarian
Assist in the coordination, supervision and organization of programs and activities for Volunteer Program.
Assist volunteers with training and demonstrating techniques for handling horses and ponies.
Cross training in various areas could include Saturday office.
Initiates, organizes, and leads program activities daily.
Sets the tone for positive behavior and discipline using positive reinforcement for a safe zone/ environment for all participants following RPD code of conduct.
Informs Program and Animal Coordinator of supplies needed and preserves and cares for equipment of the RPD.
Represents the Park District in a friendly and positive manner when communicating 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.
Be cheerful, positive, a team player, and ready to interact with all participants every day.
Attends scheduled staff meetings and training sessions as determined by the Program and Animal Coordinator.
Gives feedback on program concerns and positive experiences.
Assesses and informs Program and Animal Coordinator of site safety concerns such as: park users, equipment, hazards, etc.