Clubhouse Recreation Leader
About The Position
The Clubhouse Recreation Leader is a Part-Time Position. We offer competitive compensation, PTO and an employee discount for part-time employees. Job Purpose: The Clubhouse Recreation Leaders are responsible for the supervision and safety of all Clubhouse, School’s Out Days, Holiday Break Camp program, Nature and Adventure programs, teens program participants and will be scheduled to assist with various evening/weekend programs as needed throughout the year. The staff member will team with the on-site supervisor to assist in monitoring, interacting, leading and developing a safe and fun environment for kids to enjoy their time out and away from school. They will provide aide to individual students and assist in all program aspects. Program staff will provide quality customer service to the families and community members of Oak Park.
Requirements
- Demonstrate skills and competence necessary to contribute to participant’s physical, personal, and emotional safety
- Knowledgeable in customer relations and have an appreciation for the public’s needs and best interest
- Demonstrate leadership skills
- Team oriented
- Flexibility to assist with the physical set up and take down of recreation programs
- Ability to multi-task, supervising several small groups simultaneously
- Exhibit problem solving skills and good judgment
- Must comply with Park District regulations and procedures
- Background check
- Certification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 1 month of employment and keep certification current. The District provides this training
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with youth in similar programming
Responsibilities
- Assist in maintaining paperwork, attendance records, routine safety checks, and general forms needed to operate the facility and program effectively
- Participate in all monthly meetings and trainings as requested
- Maintain a working knowledge of all general departmental specific safety rules; obey and enforce the regulations and procedures established by the Park District and program description
- Assist with emergency procedures and building evacuation if necessary
- Assist with the maintenance and documentation of daily communication and cooperation with parents
- Mentor and role model professional conduct for participants and patrons
- Assist in the planning and implementation of age appropriate activities promoting the social/emotional safety and development of all participants’ ages 5-12 years old; post and turn in schedule as requested
- Resolve conflicts and problems that may arise between children through redirection and logical consequences
- Promote child growth and development through hands on activities, modeling, and constant adult-child interaction
- Communicate regularly with parents, school administration, on site supervisor and Program Supervisors by email, phone, and in person
- Assist with the inventory and adequate storage of program equipment and supplies
- Assist in maintaining all program paperwork, files, and budget
- Assist in securing general materials and program supplies
- Assist in maintaining a clean and safe program environment
Benefits
- PTO
- employee discount for part-time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
