Before the Bell Leader - 2026-27 School Year

ST CHARLES PARK DISTRICT•St. Charles, IL

23h•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 extensive knowledge and ability to: Possess and exhibit the desire to work with children and the ability to interact with children in a positive manner. Lead both small and large groups of children. Serve as a Park District representative, provide leadership and work effectively with the on-site instructors, School District staff, program participants, parents, co-workers and supervisors. Actively plan, organize, execute, and directly supervise the assigned Before the Bell site(s). Assist site staff with the development and preparation of age-appropriate curriculum activities. 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. Demonstrate knowledge of developmental learning progressions and the ability to assess children’s needs. Follow department protocols and Park District policies. Apply appropriate positive discipline techniques with children and provide training of the same to instructors. Ensure the safety of all participants and staff by following all Park District Safety Guidelines. Perform first aid and CPR and execute emergency procedures as necessary. Attend weekday trainings as required.

Requirements

High school diploma 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

Friendly and positive personality
Productive and shows initiative
Effective written and oral communicator
Reliable and safety-minded

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.
Possess and exhibit the desire to work with children and the ability to interact with children in a positive manner.
Lead both small and large groups of children.
Serve as a Park District representative, provide leadership and work effectively with the on-site instructors, School District staff, program participants, parents, co-workers and supervisors.
Actively plan, organize, execute, and directly supervise the assigned Before the Bell site(s).
Assist site staff with the development and preparation of age-appropriate curriculum activities.
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.
Demonstrate knowledge of developmental learning progressions and the ability to assess children’s needs.
Follow department protocols and Park District policies.
Apply appropriate positive discipline techniques with children and provide training of the same to instructors.
Ensure the safety of all participants and staff by following all Park District Safety Guidelines.
Perform first aid and CPR and execute emergency procedures as necessary.
Attend weekday trainings as required.
Perform other related duties and/or special projects as assigned.