Before & After School Leader

Position Summary
The Before & After School Leader is responsible for the direct supervision of program participants and the planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities.

Work Location
Wood Dale Recreation Center, 111 E. Foster Ave., Wood Dale, IL 60191 and possibly Wood Dale School District 7 schools.

Hours of Work

Two shifts available

Monday - Friday

6:45am - 8:30am and/or 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Candidates can work either morning or afternoon shift or both.

Benefits:

Part Time - Non - IMRF

• Part Time PTO – After one year of employment.  Based on years of service and hours worked
• Recreational Benefits
  • Fitness Studio / Open Gym membership -Employee Only
  • Pool Pass for Employee Only
  • Dog park pass – Employee only
  • Discounts on recreation programs & Facility rentals – Employee Only
  • Discounts on golf greens fees & cart rentals - Employee & immediate family
  • Discounts on Pro Shop Purchases – Employee Only
  • One hour bay time – Employee only (1 per day)
  • Discounts on food purchases at Salt Creek Golf Club and 390 Golf Experience – Employee Only
  • Immediate family is defined as spouse & dependent children – no extended family included

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor and the Before & After School Coordinator 

Essential Job Functions

• Lead activities and practice active supervision of participants at all times.
• Maintain accurate attendance records.
• Create activity plans for scheduled School Days Off programs.
• Submit paperwork in a timely manner, which may include, but is not limited to, attendance records, accident reports, behavior/incident reports, receipts, lesson plans, etc.
• Communicate effectively with participants and parents.

• Maintain order and enforce rules during program.
• Prepare materials for the classroom and turn supply lists into immediate supervisor.
• Perform set-up and clean-up responsibilities for the program.
• Ensure classroom and equipment is maintained properly and supplies are stored in an orderly fashion in the appropriate storage closets.
• Adhere to scheduled hours.
• Work well with other Park District staff members.
• Demonstrate and support park district customer service standards.
• Follow district and departmental safety, personnel, and administrative policies, procedures and ordinances.
• Distribute flyers or other information to participants when required.
• Communicate any accidents, safety concerns, maintenance issues, parent complaints, etc. to Extended School Coordinator and/or Recreation Supervisor.
• Attend required staff meetings and/or trainings.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned, including substituting as needed.

Requirements / Qualifications:

• A minimum age of 16 is required for this position
• Previous experience working with children preferred

Knowledge of:

• Basic knowledge of the Recreation Complex procedures, so information can be given to participants when necessary.

Ability to:

• Effectively supervise program participants at all times
• Lead safe and engaging age-appropriate activities
• Be creative in delivery of classroom activities

Skills in:

• Communication, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work well with school-aged children, parents, fellow staff members and the general public

Required Certifications:

• First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required within 30 days of hire; First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred

Work Environment and 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.

• Work is performed mostly in a recreation center or school setting with worked performed both indoors and outdoors
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, walk, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, sit, prolonged standing, prolonged visual concentration
• Flexible work schedule including

May be exposed to elements when driving to meetings or when working at outdoor functions. Most activities are performed indoors where the conditions include heat, cold and noise

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