CAP Assistant Site Director

Come join our Recreation Department staff as a CAP Assistant Site Director! Assistant Site Directors are responsible for assisting in the planning, implementing, and supervising the CAP (Children-at-Play) before and after-school program in the assigned school site within School Districts 25, 59, and 21 and any ancillary CAP sites at District facilities.

Shifts are Monday through Friday, 6:45-9:00 am and/or 3:15-6:00 pm, with additional training and meeting hours as required.

Please note that training for this position takes place the week of August 4th and 11th.

Part-Time Wages

BENEFITS WE OFFER

• PTAC Membership to ARC
• Discounts on some programming
• KinderCare Discount
• Position is IMRF eligible

JOB SPECIFIC INFORMATION

• Assists in planning and leading a variety of daily CAP activities (e.g., arts, sports, games, homework time, special events).
• Greets participants and parents; serves as a point of contact, especially in the Site Director's absence.
• Helps maintain participant records, first aid supplies, and communicates site needs or issues to the Site Director or Coordinator.
• Enforces program rules and handles behavioral issues appropriately, escalating when necessary.
• Supports communication with families by distributing information and helping develop newsletters/calendars.
• Supervises participants during all activities and field trips; remains on-site until all children are picked up.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or G.E.D.- preferably an Associate Degree in Education, Recreation, or a related field
• Minimum of two years of experience in a childcare setting or supervising children’s activities or programs
• Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
• Must pass Illinois Criminal Background check (ISP fingerprint) and DCFS CANTS Background screening
• Tuberculosis test is required upon being hired. Additional testing may be required if warranted.
• CPR (Child and Adult), and AED Certification
• Ability to work with and relate to school-aged children
• Capacity to provide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers
• Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees, children, and the general public
• Ability to work with general direction from immediate supervisor
• Capacity to work and maintain composure in periods of high activity and in emergencies
• Capacity to follow through on tasks to completion
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere, promoting positive work relationships with supervisors and co-workers
• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work
• Capacity to be self-motivated and achieve assigned goals
• Ability to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations

AHPD OVERVIEW

The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 95-year history, we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years, and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility.

The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to a cohesive environment to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.