Westmontparks
JOB SUMMARY
Primary responsibility is to ensure that all persons have a safe and enjoyable experience while visiting or using the Westmont Park District facilities.
Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator, this work is both supervisory and hands on in nature; coordinate, schedule and perform duties as assigned with Summer Camp activities; keep records; exercise professional judgment and initiative within established policies and regulations; and perform a wide variety of tasks as may be assigned.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9:30A – 1:30P Rate:
$14-16 (18yrs+ preferred) Status: Short Term, Seasonal Contact: Zack Johnson, Recreation Coordinator, Zjohnson@westmontparks.org | 630.963.5252
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Role includes planning, organizing and implementing summer activities for children aged 4-5 years old.
2. Assist with weekly activity plans
3. Serve as role models for participants.
4. Create and maintain a working team that promotes a positive and constructive environment for children.
5. Properly enforce code of conduct and disciplinary procedures
6. Promote cooperation among staff
7. Assist in preparing assigned areas for the children, as well as, clean it up and put all materials away before leaving.
8. Provide conflict resolution for both patrons and staff
9. Effectively communicate with participating parents and families
10. Maintain daily communication with the Recreation Coordinator
11. Perform any additional related tasks as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
Basic understanding of how recreation programs work. Additional knowledge in safety, camps, and children’s activities is a plus. Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
18 years old is preferred. Any prior experience with kids or summer camps is a plus.
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Obey the practical safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the safety program that is pertinent to the activities conducted by the department.
Daily supervision of all staff safety and training programs to ensure compliance by all employees.
Promptly report to Safety Coordinator or member of Safety Committee all unsafe actions, practices or conditions observed.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Personnel and Employment Policy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
In an 8-hour workday employee may engage in activities that may include, but are not limited to: standing, sitting, walking, driving, bending, twisting and lifting.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with liabilities to perform the essential functions.
English must be spoken, read and understood to perform the functions of this position.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be high in some instances.
Facility management of an outdoor facility is required.
This work environment is outdoors and will be subject to all weather conditions.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications are also available at the Westmont Community Center, 75 E Richmond St., Westmont, or at westmontparks.org. Completed applications should be left at the Community Center,
Attn : Zack Johnson
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the person in this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job, and “other” duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job‑related duties or tasks as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification in order to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
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Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator, this work is both supervisory and hands on in nature; coordinate, schedule and perform duties as assigned with Summer Camp activities; keep records; exercise professional judgment and initiative within established policies and regulations; and perform a wide variety of tasks as may be assigned.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9:30A – 1:30P Rate:
$14-16 (18yrs+ preferred) Status: Short Term, Seasonal Contact: Zack Johnson, Recreation Coordinator, Zjohnson@westmontparks.org | 630.963.5252
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Role includes planning, organizing and implementing summer activities for children aged 4-5 years old.
2. Assist with weekly activity plans
3. Serve as role models for participants.
4. Create and maintain a working team that promotes a positive and constructive environment for children.
5. Properly enforce code of conduct and disciplinary procedures
6. Promote cooperation among staff
7. Assist in preparing assigned areas for the children, as well as, clean it up and put all materials away before leaving.
8. Provide conflict resolution for both patrons and staff
9. Effectively communicate with participating parents and families
10. Maintain daily communication with the Recreation Coordinator
11. Perform any additional related tasks as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
Basic understanding of how recreation programs work. Additional knowledge in safety, camps, and children’s activities is a plus. Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
18 years old is preferred. Any prior experience with kids or summer camps is a plus.
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Obey the practical safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the safety program that is pertinent to the activities conducted by the department.
Daily supervision of all staff safety and training programs to ensure compliance by all employees.
Promptly report to Safety Coordinator or member of Safety Committee all unsafe actions, practices or conditions observed.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Personnel and Employment Policy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
In an 8-hour workday employee may engage in activities that may include, but are not limited to: standing, sitting, walking, driving, bending, twisting and lifting.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with liabilities to perform the essential functions.
English must be spoken, read and understood to perform the functions of this position.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be high in some instances.
Facility management of an outdoor facility is required.
This work environment is outdoors and will be subject to all weather conditions.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications are also available at the Westmont Community Center, 75 E Richmond St., Westmont, or at westmontparks.org. Completed applications should be left at the Community Center,
Attn : Zack Johnson
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the person in this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job, and “other” duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job‑related duties or tasks as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification in order to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
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