CAP Asst. Site Director

Arlington Heights Park District•Arlington Heights, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join our Recreation Department staff as a CAP Asst. Site Director! Asst. Site Directors are responsible for leading and supervising the participants through the activities of the Children at Play before and after school program in the assigned school site within School Districts 25, 59, and 21. Additional responsibilties include supervision of Activity Leaders. Asst. Site Directors step in as acting Site Directors, should the need occur. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with shifts available in the morning and afternoon. Additional hours may be required when school is not in session or is only in session for half of the day.

Requirements

High school graduate or G.E.D.- preferably an Associate Degree in Education, Recreation, or a related field
Minimum of two years of experience in a childcare setting or supervising children’s activities or programs
Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
Must pass Illinois Criminal Background check (ISP fingerprint) and DCFS CANTS Background screening
Tuberculosis test is required upon being hired. Additional testing may be required if warranted.
CPR (Child and Adult), and AED Certification
Ability to work with and relate to school-aged children
Capacity to provide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers
Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees, children, and the general public
Ability to work with general direction from immediate supervisor
Capacity to work and maintain composure in periods of high activity and in emergencies
Capacity to follow through on tasks to completion
Ability to work in a team atmosphere, promoting positive work relationships with supervisors and co-workers
Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work
Capacity to be self-motivated and achieve assigned goals
Ability to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations
Ability to follow directions and communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to read and understand printed materials
Capacity to proactively resolve problems, if authorized to do so, or to refer problems to immediate supervisor

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Education, Recreation, or a related field

Responsibilities

Assists in planning and leading a variety of daily CAP activities (e.g., arts, sports, games, homework time, special events).
Greets participants and parents; serves as a point of contact, especially in the Site Director's absence.
Helps maintain participant records, first aid supplies, and communicates site needs or issues to the Site Director.
Enforces program rules and handles behavioral issues appropriately, escalating when necessary.
Supports communication with families by distributing information and helping develop newsletters/calendars.
Supervises participants during all activities and field trips; remains on-site until all children are picked up.
Administers appropriate consequences for participants’ unacceptable behavior and refers more severe conduct problems to the CAP Site Director or CAP Manager/Supervisor
Maintains an adequate supply of first aid and chronic infectious disease kit supplies
Works directly with the participants by leading or supervising them in planned activities
Communicates site needs to the CAP Site Director
Locates children who do not report for the PM CAP Program as scheduled
Notifies the CAP Site Director/CAP Manager/Supervisor of any problems that arise