What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nowell Park Before and Afterschool Counselor position at Joliet Park District?
FLSA Classification: Non Exempt, Part Time
Salary Range: $15-$16/hr DOQ
Reports to: Recreation Superintendent
Date: July 2026
Summary
The Before and After School Counselor creates a safe, fun environment for school aged children. Under the guidance of the Recreation Superintendent, Counselors’ are primarily responsible for providing and implementing a high quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum in specific program areas, ensuring children’s social, physical and mental development in the program.
Essential Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.
- Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the age of the children in the program.
- Responsible for the safety of the children in the program.
- Know health emergency procedures and evacuation plans.
- Assist in homework help and tutoring needs.
- Responsible for the safety of the children in the program.
- Drive company vehicle as needed
Hours
Position is part time, approximately 15-30 per week depending on programs
Supervisory responsibilities
Participants in the program
Work environment
This job will be performed indoors in a temperature controlled setting. At times, job tasks will include participating outdoors with varying weather conditions. Work environment may be loud at times.
Physical demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; bend; kneel; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear; and carry materials. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to communicate with co-workers and parents/guardians. Must be able to perform assigned tasks.
Education and Experience
Some High School Education required
Additional eligibility requirements
- 16 years of age or older
- Must have a valid Driver’s License and be at least 18 years of age to drive a company vehicle. Illinois Graduated Driver License rules will apply
- CPR/First Aid certification required or the ability to obtain upon hire.
- Complete DCFS Mandated Reporter Training upon hire
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
The Joliet Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary : $15 - $16