Counselor-Before & After School Program PT

Status of Employment:
Part-time, Non-Exempt

Compensation & Benefits:

Expected hiring range $15.00 to $16.00 based on education, experience, and skills.

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Description:
Assist in the planning, organization, implementation, and oversight of daily schedule of activities for youth in both indoor and outdoor after school recreational settings.

Duties:

• Provide direct leadership and supervision to assigned BASE (Before & After School)  programs and services.
• Provide developmentally appropriate activities that meet the needs and interests of the participants.
• Implement activities in program setting according to established schedule.
• Assist in the development and implementation of goals and objectives specific to area of responsibility.
• Assist in the evaluation of programs and services in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Participate with program participants in scheduled daily activities.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of reports and records regarding program participants, programs, and services.
• Maintain areas in a clean, organized, and neat manner.
• Accompany program participants on field trips.
• May transport supplies using a park district vehicle.
• Assist with the purchase, distribution, and maintenance of proper inventory of all supplies and materials.
• Establish cooperative working relationships with co-workers and parents.
• Attend pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions.
• Conduct self-according to the policies and procedures established by the park district.
• Wear assigned uniforms while on duty.
• Participate in District safety and training program to ensure that the work performed and services provided are implemented in a safe manner.

Age:

• 16 years and older.

Education:

• Junior in high school or higher grade level.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Some college desired.

Experience:

• Working with youth.
• Supervision of groups of youth in a recreational setting preferred.

Knowledge:

• General knowledge of recreation, parks, and leisure service field.
• General knowledge of day camp and after-school programs and services.
• General knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities for youth in a recreational environment.

License / Certification:

• Valid driver’s license required for programs including transportation, preferred if not including transportation.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one (1) year.

Hours:

• Monday - Friday morning hours from 6:45am -9:00am with some additional hours as needed.
• Hours may vary depending on program needs.

Contact:
Jordan White
Recreation Specialist - General Recreation
jwhite@waukeganparks.org
847-360-4706

Closing Date:
Open until filled.

Salary : $15 - $19