BtB - Activity Leader

Huntley Park District•Huntley, IL

About The Position

The Beyond the Bell Activity Leader is a part time position located at all District 158 elementary schools. The activity leader is responsible for implementation of the programs, assisting in the planning of scheduled activities and supervising the children. Activity Leaders report to the Site Supervisor as assigned by the Youth and Early Childhood Recreation Manager.

Requirements

Decision-making ability, conflict resolution and organizational skills required.
Understand and implement the district’s mission and values statements as created and approved by the Park District Board.
Ability to understand and exhibit behavior consistent with the stated park district values.
Reliable transportation.
Able to work 5 days, Monday-Friday.
Ability to work with all age groups.
Current CPR and first aid certification.
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
Must be 16 years of age.

Responsibilities

Involvement in planning activities for a before and after school recreational program in the area of arts and crafts, outdoor activities, sports, games and field trips.
Supervising and interacting with the children at all times.
Responsible for notifying the Site Supervisor of needed supplies including snacks.
Preparing accident and/or behavior forms.
Clean site on a daily basis.
Report any unsafe condition.
Interact with children, school and park district personal.
Report to the Site Supervisor staff problems, parent concerns and behavioral problems.
Attend monthly staff meetings.
Work when needed on days off school.
Be cooperative with janitors, secretaries, and school staff.
Do not give out information you are not sure of.
Greet each child and parent as they enter and exit.
Assure a safe and hazard free environment by inspecting and taking the necessary action to correct and safeguard against potential problems and/or accidents.
Comply with all current safety policies and procedures or those adopted in the future.
Be aware of, follow and enforce rules and standards set forth by state, local, and other childcare and early childhood development standards as they apply to our activities.
Follow directions with safe follow through and exercise good judgement and safety awareness.
Use all required PPE.
All unsafe conditions are to be reported to your supervisor or appropriate staff who can resolve the matter immediately.