Counselor - Before & After School Program PT

Status of Employment:

Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Description:

Assist in the planning, organization, implementation, and oversight of daily schedule of activities for youth in both indoor and outdoor after school recreational settings.

Duties:

• Provide direct leadership and supervision to assigned BASE (Before & After School) programs and services.

• Provide developmentally appropriate activities that meet the needs and interests of the participants.

• Implement activities in program setting according to established schedule.

• Assist in the development and implementation of goals and objectives specific to area of responsibility.

• Assist in the evaluation of programs and services in the assigned area of responsibility.

• Participate with program participants in scheduled daily activities.

• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of reports and records regarding program participants, programs, and services.

• Maintain areas in a clean, organized, and neat manner.

• Accompany program participants on field trips.

• May transport supplies using a park district vehicle.

• Assist with the purchase, distribution, and maintenance of proper inventory of all supplies and materials.

• Establish cooperative working relationships with co-workers and parents.

• Attend pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions.

• Conduct self in accordance with the policies and procedures as established by the park district.

• Wear assigned uniforms while on duty.

• Participate in park district safety and training Program to ensure that the work performed and services provided are implemented in a safe manner.

Qualifications

Education:

• Junior in high school or higher grade level.

• High school diploma preferred.

• Some college desired.

Experience:

• Working with youth.

• Supervision of groups of youth in a recreational setting preferred.

Knowledge:

• General knowledge of recreation, parks, and leisure service field.

• General knowledge of day camp and after-school programs and services.

• General knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities for youth in a recreational environment.

License / Certification:

• Valid driver's license required for programs including transportation, preferred if not including transportation.

• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one (1) year.

Conditions of Employment May Include:

• provide proof of date of birth.
• provide a copy of driver's license or photo identification.
• provide driver's abstract if position duties require driving.
• submit to a reference check and employment verification.
• submit to a state criminal background check.
• submit to reasonable cause and post-accident alcohol and drug testing.

Hours:

• Monday

• Friday afternoons from 3:00pm

• 6:30pm; morning hours from 6:45am

• 9:00am with some Wednesdays to 11:00am

• Hours may vary depending on program needs.

Contact:

Julia Sanchez

Recreation Supervisor

• General Recreation

jsanchez@waukeganparks.org

847-360-4707

Closing Date:

Open until filled.