Baker Station Site Leader - 2026-27 School Year

ST CHARLES PARK DISTRICT•St. Charles, IL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Deliver high quality recreation services for residents, visitors and the St. Charles community by adhering to the District’s safety and administrative policies and procedures. This position requires knowledge and ability to possess and exhibit the desire to work with children grades K-5 and have the ability to interact with children in a positive manner. The Baker Station Site Leader will complete their assigned duties to the best of their abilities, offering suggestions of better ways to accomplish jobs and be ever mindful of the best interests of the St. Charles Park District and of fellow employees.

Requirements

High school degree or GED required.
Ability to assess situations and offer positive feedback.
Experience and desire to work with school age children.
Knowledge of positive leadership techniques, children’s activities and games, developmental learning progressions, and appropriate discipline techniques.
Maintain First Aid/CPR/AED and Mandated Reporter certifications or obtain certifications within 30 days of hire.
Requires a range of hearing and vision that allows the employee to safely complete the essential duties of the position with or without assistive devices, corrective lenses and/or glasses and/or a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year in a leadership or child care role preferred.
Pursuing undergraduate degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood, Recreation or related field is preferred.
Consistent, Monday-Friday, availability preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow all departmental safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of Park District’s safety and risk management program.
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with residents, colleagues, the public, PDRMA and other agencies or organizations as delegated.
Recommends improvements and efficiencies to better accomplish individual and district goals in the best interests of the St. Charles Park District community.
Comply with park district policies and administrative procedures.
Follow-up on absentees by checking with the Supervisor and follow up with parents when needed.
Lead activities occurring at Baker Station.
Directly supervise the assigned Baker Station site(s), and oversee the daily activities and staff.
Plan day-to-day activities including both gross and fine motor activities.
Monitor and request supplies as needed.
Work cooperatively with the office and staff of the individual schools, the general public, the on-site instructors, Fox Valley Special Recreation Association staff and Participants as a Park District employee.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Resolve problems and deal with individuals and situations in a respectful, positive, sensitive and mature manner.
Work in typically unstructured settings and situations using a positive and enthusiastic attitude, imagination, and innovative techniques combined with solid leadership.
Follow department protocols and Park District policies.
Apply appropriate positive discipline techniques with children.
Ensure the safety of all participants and staff by reporting information back to supervisor and following all Park District safety guidelines.
Perform first aid and CPR and execute emergency procedures as necessary.
Attend trainings as required.
Perform other related duties and/or special projects as assigned.