Before and After Care Instructor
About The Position
The Before and After Care Instructor provides a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for children by leading activities, games, and crafts and maintaining positive interactions with participants. The position is part-time, non-exempt, and based at the Community Recreation Center in Wheeling, Illinois. The instructor reports to the Recreation Supervisor and has no supervisory responsibility. The instructor helps plan and conduct daily activities, assists with snacks and supplies, maintains an orderly and safe work environment, and follows District and Extended Care policies and procedures. The role includes attending meetings and training, maintaining CPR certification, completing program documentation, and supporting the Wheeling Park District’s organizational values.
Requirements
- One to two years of prior work experience in a related field, including at least one to two years of experience with school-age children, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
- Knowledge and skill in child development practices.
- Understanding of the principles, practices, and objectives of community recreation.
- Ability to implement innovative daily activities and supervise children in a recreational setting.
- Organizational skills related to programming.
- Good oral and written communication skills; ability to work with minimal supervision, solve problems, and complete work on time.
- Initiative, dependability, good judgment, tact, analytical skills, leadership, and the ability to work positively with the public, Park District staff, and the Board of Commissioners.
- Consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Valid Illinois driver’s license.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Current CPR/AED certification or ability to earn it within 60 days.
Responsibilities
- Maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, subordinates, and the public, and work as scheduled.
- Provide children with positive interactions and experiences; stay actively engaged by playing games, talking with participants, and leading activities.
- Assist with planning and conducting daily activities, games, and crafts.
- Help organize and put away snacks and supplies; keep the work environment neat, clean, and orderly and return equipment and supplies to their proper locations.
- Follow District and Extended Care policies, procedures, work rules, and safety rules, including appropriate attire and use of required personal protective equipment and safety devices.
- Know emergency procedures and codes and attend and participate in staff meetings and training as required.
- Organize and submit accident reports, incident reports, time sheets, and activity plans.
- Maintain current CPR certification, or obtain CPR/AED certification within the required period.
- Identify and report actual or potential safety hazards and participate in required and optional relevant employee training programs.
- Oversee investigation of critical safety incidents or accidents and develop appropriate responses for assigned areas of responsibility.
- Develop a positive rapport with the Wheeling community and support the organization’s stated values.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Individual health and fitness center membership, including use of the indoor pool.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
