SITE DIRECTOR

HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR PARK DISTRICT•Flossmoor, IL

1d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision and direction of the Recreation Supervisor, the Site Director plans activities, oversees recreation leaders, activities, and oversees all functions of the Before/After School site. The H-F Park District’s mission statement is “to enhance the quality of life through diverse recreational opportunities, facilities and parks while caring for the environment”.

Requirements

Possess leadership/supervisory abilities.
Possess public relation skills.
Ability to organize, plan and implement various recreational and educational activities.
High School graduate.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Two years of formal work experience working with children.
CPR/AED Certification or the willingness to become certified.

Nice To Haves

Ability to learn new tasks quickly.
Ability to recall details necessary to perform the job.
Demonstrate composure to concentrate on key job expectations.
Is responsible and dependable.
Applies education, training, and experience toward mastery of job.
Demonstrates ability to present new ideas in a confident manner.
Demonstrates cooperation, courtesy and consideration when working with others.
Ability to successfully manage, motivate, and direct staff.
Knowledge of arts and crafts, games, sports, and nature activities.
Ability to work independently, in a group, and with or without continued direction.
Ability to understand role and make appropriate contributions to the team.
Ability to adapt to change.
Seeks to continually improve performance.
Demonstrates attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems.

Responsibilities

Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by providing friendly, responsive, courteous and helpful service.
Manage, plan, direct, implement, and evaluate camp programs and activities.
Plan, direct and participate in camp activities including arts and crafts, games, sports, and nature activities.
Guide, direct, evaluate and motivate camp staff.
Guide, direct and motivate campers.
Provide a safe environment for all staff and campers.
Be cordial and courteous to the public.
Inform Recreation Supervisor of all camp happenings.
Maintain record keeping including attendance, accident, emergency forms, and weekly/monthly calendars.
Conduct campsite staff meetings.
Attend all staff meetings (site director, campsite, and camp-wide).
Adhere to the policies and procedures as outlined in the staff manuals and trainings.
Other related job duties as assigned.

Benefits

Discounted individual fitness membership at Racquet Fitness Center
Discounted golf fees and driving range tokens at Coyote Run
Individual admission to open skate at H-F Ice Arena
Individual Lions pool pass
20% off (1) facility rental/year
20% off birthday party package for child(ren)
20% off program fees Irons Oaks ropes course & climbing tower
Individual ski rental at Irons Oaks (cross-country skiing)
457 Retirement Plan
Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - only available if required minimum hours are met (work more than 1,000 hours in a year).
Additional benefits for facility employees only.
Paid CPR/AED training and certification
Paid Leave Time Off