A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
Bolingbrook, IL Job Details Part-time $15.35 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Pension plan Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction and supervision of the Recreation Manager for
REACH & REACH
Coordinator; plan, organize, lead, participate, supervise, and implement REACH programs. Part Time Benefits Part-Time employees receive free membership to our Lifestyles Fitness Center and the Pelican Harbor water park. Part-Time employees receive 30% discount on programs and family members in their household also receive 30% off memberships & programs. Part-Time staff working 520-999.75 hours in the current year, will earn 16 hours of Personal Time Off to use in the following year. Part-Time staff who work 1000+ hours in the current year will earn 32 hours of Personal Time Off to use in the following year. Eligible for mandatory pension plan based on 1000 hours or more worked per year. Free CPR/AED training. Employee Recognition Program Employee payroll portal.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING
High school graduate. Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree in education, youth services, recreation, or working toward a degree in these areas. Experience in leading youth activities. Preference will be given to those with childcare experience. First aid and CPR certified.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to plan, organizes, and leads REACH activities. Ability to tactfully discuss child's behaviors with child and parents as needed. An understanding of the principles of customer service and how they relate to children and parents. Excellent communication skills. Organizational skills. Ability to effectively control participants.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise REACH activities. Supervision includes watching, monitoring, and controlling child's behavior and interactions. Organize REACH activities. Organization includes proposing planned activities as well as implementing and evaluating age-appropriate activities. Teach sport specific skills (e.g. instruct on how to hit a golf ball, how to throw a Frisbee, etc.) Demonstrate and facilitate production of craft projects. Submit activity outlines. Collect and store child's belongings in assigned areas. Officiate various sports games. Communicate with Recreation Manager and other staff members. Communicating includes participating in all training and staff meetings and voicing opinions and ideas. Conduct oneself as a leader and role model for children. Uphold Bolingbrook Park District policies and procedures. Provide and maintain a safe environment. Serve in a professional and courteous manner with the highest regard to the customer. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned. Abide by the Bolingbrook Park District dress code for your area Perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Park District's safety program. Work as a team player with co-workers and in conjunction with other departments
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Seeing:
To observe children
Walking:
To supervise children and leading activities
Sitting:
To supervise children and leading activities
Lifting:
To move equipment and supplies and to set up and take down for REACH activities
Reaching:
To move supplies and equipment and to put them away
Pulling:
To move supplies and equipment and to put them away
Pushing:
To move supplies and equipment and to put them away
Crouching:
To lead activities, pick up supplies or garbage, and look under equipment
Writing:
To complete required reports, lessons plans, and communicate with REACH Coordinator
COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS
Must have the ability to plan, organize, lead, and evaluate REACH activities. Ability to relate to others in a professional manner. FSLA This is a Part Time Hourly - Non-Exempt position
HOURS REACH
operates Monday through Friday and hours will be set by the Recreation Manager Thank you for your interest in this position! We look forward to reviewing your application/resume.
