Position Type:
Recreation/ARC – Afterschool Recreation Club Counselor
Date Posted:
7/11/2023
Location:
Lake Bluff Recreation Center
The Lake Bluff Park District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
POSITION SUMMARY
Enjoy working with children in a fun environment? Consider joining our team as the After School Recreation Club (ARC) Team Lead. The Team Leader is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to school aged children grades K – 5th. The team leader will also supervise ARC counselors, communicate with parents and maintain scheduling.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Plan and facilitate recreational activities.
- Cooperation with the entire staff in working together for the welfare of the children and program.
- Maintain a professional image and enforce all rules, regulations, and work to create a safe environment.
- Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of all safety and first aid procedures.
- Responsible for set up and clean up the facility prior to opening and after closing, respectively.
- Employee must possess the ability to deal with residents, staff and job responsibilities under stressful conditions
HOURS AND PAY
This is a seasonal part-time position during the school months, which is typically mid August to early June. Typical shifts on regular school days are Monday – Friday, 2:00pm – 6:00pm. Typical shifts on school closure days range from 8:00am – 6:00pm.
Pay will be $17.00 – 20.00 per hour, depending on experience. Includes a free fitness membership and program discounts.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
The ARC Team Leader must be at least 18 years of age, a high school graduate and have an associate degree or equivalent experience in a leadership role with a business that requires supervisory skills and interaction with the general public. Must have current First-Aid, CPR, and AED certification or able to obtain within 90 days. Must demonstrate maturity, reliability, initiative and responsibility and show genuine interest in character youth development. Previous school-aged experience preferred. Must possess excellent customer service skills; friendly and outgoing; the first person to greet guests. Must be able to handle concerns, complaints and/or compliments in a professional and respectful manner.
- Capable of communicating and working effectively with the public and all levels of Park District staff
- Able to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations
- Ability to accept constructive criticism and or/supervision
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations
- Should possess enthusiasm and drive with a desire to accomplish goals and objectives
- Ability to work in a team atmosphere as well as independently
- Previous experience with MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint)
SUPERVISION
Under the general direction of the Recreation Services Manager, the individual must be self-motivated and capable of initiating and developing tasks on a regular basis. The individual will perform projects as assigned by the Manager. Guidance is provided through departmental policies, Park District operating practices and procedures, and other resources as applicable to the specific project assigned. Work is evaluated at least annually, with respect to problem-solving ability, customer service, research and analytical skills, written and verbal communication skills, and performance in accordance with this classification standard.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Walking………………………… Frequently
Sitting ………………………….. Frequently
Strength……………… Medium (20-50 lbs.)
Climbing…………………….. Occasionally
Balancing……………………. Occasionally
Stooping…………………….. Frequently
Kneeling…………………….. Frequently
Crouching……………………. Frequently
Swimming…………………… Occasionally
Crawling……………………… Occasionally
Reaching…………………………..Frequently
Handling…………………………. Frequently
Fingering…………………………..Frequently
Feeling……………………………..Frequently
Seeing………………………………Frequently