Playground Program Counselor - Summer Seasonal
About The Position
This position is responsible to facilitate a safe and healthy summer recreation environment that promotes healthy activity, positive personal development and wellness and to engage and support enrolled children and families. Notifies supervisor of material/equipment needs and completes proper request forms. Coordinates planned events and activities for participants. Develops written materials for distribution to families on future events. Collects required forms from families to participation/updates within the program. Provides follow-up with families who are in non-compliance with required forms. Monitors children and their activities at all times. Ensure children are not engaging in unsafe behaviors. Leads and interacts with children to support activity, play and exploration. Plans and implements daily activities for children in designated age groups. Coordinates activities with other team members. Monitors and assists with managing behavior. Circumvents inappropriate behaviors. Addresses behaviors quickly, appropriately, positively and effectively. Encourages conversation, problem solving and cooperation. Greets families during drop off and pick up. Shares information with parents as needed on child's wellbeing, experiences and upcoming events. Assists individual students with daily tasks such as tying shoes, zipping jackets, changing clothes when wet and/or due to hygiene or cleanliness issues. Informs supervisor of any injury or observed illness and/or unsafe areas or equipment. Establishes and maintains a safe and clean environment. Provides training to new employees. Sets up and tears down the day's activities. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 16 years of age and older OR 15 years of age with previous CIT experience and a work permit
- Ability to obtain American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED and DCFS Mandated Reporter Certifications upon hire
Responsibilities
- Facilitate a safe and healthy summer recreation environment
- Notify supervisor of material/equipment needs
- Coordinate planned events and activities for participants
- Develop written materials for distribution to families on future events
- Collect required forms from families
- Monitor children and their activities at all times
- Lead and interact with children to support activity, play and exploration
- Plan and implement daily activities for children in designated age groups
- Coordinate activities with other team members
- Monitor and assist with managing behavior
- Greet families during drop off and pick up
- Share information with parents as needed
- Assist individual students with daily tasks
- Inform supervisor of any injury or observed illness and/or unsafe areas or equipment
- Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment
- Provide training to new employees
- Set up and tear down the day's activities
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Accrued Sick Leave - earn 1 hour for every 40 hours worked on a prorated basis and available for use after 100 calendar days of employment
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
