Site Coordinator BASE PT

Site Coordinator BASE PT

Belvidere Recreation Center - Waukegan, IL 60085

Overview

Salary Range $15.00 - $20.70 Hourly Position Type Part Time Category Non-Union

Counselor-Before & After School Experience (BASE)-PT

Status of Employment: Part-time, Non-Exempt

Compensation & Benefits:

Expected hiring range $16.00 to $17.50 based on education, experience, and skills. Click here for a quick look at benefits!

Description: Planning, organizing, supervision, and oversight of day-to-day operations of activities for youth in both indoor and outdoor recreational settings.

Duties:

• Oversee and supervise the Before and After School Experience (BASE) programs and services.
• May provide direct leadership and supervision to BASE programs and services.
• Create developmentally appropriate activities that meet the needs and interests of participants.
• Plan and implement the schedule of activities in the program setting.
• 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.
• Make and implement recommendations.
• Assist in the recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assigned staff and volunteers.
• Coordinate with Recreation Specialist and Recreation Supervisor to schedule staff.
• Assist with assessments of new program participants.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of reports and records regarding participants, programs, and services.
• Ensure counselors maintain facilities in a clean, organized, and neat manner.
• May transport participants and supplies via a park district vehicle.
• Assist in the purchase, distribution, and maintenance of proper inventory of all supplies and materials.
• Establish cooperative working relationship with coworkers, parents, community agencies, and organizations.
• Attend pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions.
• Conduct self according to the policies and procedures as established by the park district.
• May open and close facilities. Wear assigned uniforms while on duty.
• Participate in the park district Safety and Training Program.

Qualifications

Age

• 18+ years (21+ years of age for driving purposes).

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required, some college preferred.

Experience:

• Working with youth and supervision of youth in a recreational setting.
• Supervision of seasonal or part time staff and volunteers in a recreational setting preferred.

Knowledge:

• General knowledge of recreation, parks and leisure services.
• Specific knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities for youth in a recreational environment.
• Specific knowledge of out of school programs and services.

License / Certification:

• Valid driver's license preferred; required for programs including transportation.
• Valid Child First Aid and CPR Certification required within one (1) year.

Hours: School Year (August-May) Monday - Friday afternoons from 2:30pm-6:00pm with possible additional scheduled hours.

Hours may vary depending on program needs including during summer (June-July). Condition of Employment:

• 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 random, reasonable cause and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

Contact: Jordan White Recreation Specialist - General Recreation View phone number on click.appcast.io j View email address on click.appcast.io