KEEP After School Counselor

Barrington Park District•Barrington, IL

3d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the K.E.E.P Site Coordinator, the staff support is responsible for creating, organizing and displaying personal leadership in a wide variety of recreational activities.

Requirements

High School Diploma is preferred
Thorough knowledge of the specific activity preferred
Ability to teach in any given class situation
Must possess current First Aid, CPR and AED Certification (will train)
DCFS Mandated Reporter Training (will train)
Regularly required to talk, hear or read
Frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl
Occasionally lift, move and/or pull up to 30 pounds; and over 30 pounds with assistance
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
Employee should be able to maintain a positive working relationship with other employees
Possess the ability to work well with the general public, parents, peers and park district employees
Employee must work effectively under deadlines in a variety of environments and elements
Employee must demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work
Employee must be able to function in a sometimes fast and ambiguous environment
Employee performs most activities indoors. Indoor environmental conditions will include lighting and temperature
Employee may perform some activities outside in various weather conditions

Responsibilities

Takes direction from the Site and Assistant Site Coordinators
Assists in the creation, organization, promotion and implementation of a wide variety of recreational activities such as: arts and crafts, sports and games, music, nature study, special events and social activities
Attends all staff and program meetings
Reports any “incidents” immediately to the Site Coordinator
Maintains good relations with all School District personnel
Arrives on time and is prepared for the day’s activities
Reports absence from work in a timely manner
Is willing to work any “Day Off” trip when available
Shows interest and enthusiasm for all planned activities
Is sensitive to the individual needs of the participants.
Maintains discipline of group
Helps with housekeeping duties related to program operation and as assigned
Uphold safety and risk management strategies in support of and compliance with Park District policies, procedures, ordinances and practices
Familiarity with and effective implementation of the Employee Safety Manual, Emergency Response Plan, and Crisis Management Plan
Must attend professional educational and safety trainings
Assist with emergency procedures and building evacuation.
Utilize Personal Protective Equipment when performing duties, based on job tasks
Correct unsafe conditions and/or report them to supervisor
Promptly report hazardous conditions, accidents and injuries to supervisor
Complete incident/accident report forms and promptly forwards them to supervisor
Must be able to respond to and handle children's behaviors in a prompt, positive and appropriate manner
Must have the ability to follow directions
Must have good verbal and written communications skills
Must possess time management and organization skills to effectively perform the job
Must have the ability to make judgments with respect to confidential information and problem solving
Must use good safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of the position