Play Zone Assistant - CRC

PARK DISTRICT OF OAK PARK•Oak Park, IL

8d•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Play Zone Assistant - CRC is a Part-Time Position. We offer competitive compensation, PTO and an employee discount for part-time employees. We are looking for energetic, friendly, and creative people. This is a wonderful opportunity for those looking for part-time work with plenty of room to grow. The Play zone Assistant will help members with childcare for their children from the ages of 3 months to 11 years old. Playzone Assistants are required to act as role models and facilitate safety in small and large groups of youth during a variety of activities; ensuring environment is positive, encouraging, respectful, and fun for all participants. A high priority is placed on communication, organization, risk management, as well as cleaning/sanitizing. The Play zone assistant will encourage and ensure the safety of our members.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must be organized, responsible, professional, and able to coordinate a wide variety of activities each week.
Must have the ability to solve problems as they arise and be able to perform tasks without direct supervision.
Must be highly motivated and able to assume a positive and active role in programming, even while working under potentially stressful conditions (hot or cold weather, upset or injured participants, etc.)
Must have the ability to be firm with participants, when necessary, enforce park district rules, and make sound decisions in order to secure the safety and well-being of all campers, facilities, and equipment.
Must be willing to work as a team!
Certification in advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 3 months of employment and keep certification current. The District provides this training.

Nice To Haves

Recommended 2 years of daycare experience
Experience working with a team.

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining cleanliness and sanitization of facility and supplies as well as properly storing and organizing equipment/materials on site.
Monitor and maintain the safety of all participants.
Attend all staff meetings and training programs as specified.
Understand, communicate, and enforce Park District rules and policies to participants and the public.
Address any member behavior/disciplinary issues with the appropriate individuals.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive public image by addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants, and parents immediately.
Become familiar with participants; know their names, personalities, skills, and interests.
Identify and observe equipment daily for possible maintenance needs and adjustments, report maintenance needs to Supervisor.
Complete all paperwork as required including, but not limited to reports and logs.
Provide structured activities for children.
Occasionally assist with events and programs
Complete other duties as assigned by Supervisor or other Park District administration.