After School Enrichment Site Coordinator

Wilmette Park District; Wilmette (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

The Wilmette Park District is looking for a part-time After School Enrichment (ASE) Site Coordinator to provide a developmentally appropriate enrichment experience for children. This role involves overseeing program quality, leading activities, and ensuring a safe environment for all participants.

Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, a warm demeanor, and experience in childcare. This position closely follows the school calendar, primarily working Monday to Thursday afternoons.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with children.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program quality and supervise participants.
• Implement and execute program activities with staff.
• Maintain daily records and facilitate snack time.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player attitude

Problem-solving skills

Engagement with children

Dependability

Education

Previous experience in childcare or educational setting

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Various - Wilmette, IL 60091
• Position Type: Part Time Year Round
• Salary Range: $21.00 - $24.00 Hourly
• Job Shift: Various
• Job Category: Recreation

Job Summary

The After School Enrichment (ASE) Site Coordinator ensures a high‑quality, engaging, and developmentally appropriate enrichment experience for all participants. The ASE Site Coordinator is responsible for overseeing program quality by supporting the implementation of engaging enrichment activities and coordinating with vendor instructors to ensure successful program delivery, effective communication, and a positive participant experience. This is a PT 2 position, with the benefits listed below.

Supervisory Duties

• Supervise and ensure the safety of participants and vendor instructors at all times.
• Provide guidance to vendor instructors while onsite in adhering to program quality standards.
• Serve as the on‑site point person during emergency situations and ensure vendor instructors and participants follow procedures as documented.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement and execute program activities with school‑aged program staff.
• Supervise snack time with participants.
• Maintain daily attendance records.
• Assist in daily participant arrival and departure procedures.
• Maintain a positive relationship with all employees, participants, parents, vendors, and volunteers.
• Communicate any site, employee, vendor, participant, behavioral, or disciplinary problems to the Recreation Supervisor.
• Keep assigned areas clean and sanitized as needed.
• Support high‑quality programs.
• Make effective decisions and communicate well with fellow team members, vendor instructors, parents, and participants.
• Actively uphold and contribute to the Wilmette Park District Comprehensive and Strategic Plan, including Guiding Principles and Strategic Priorities.
• Actively contribute to the Park District's sustainability goals.

Safety Responsibilities

• Actively support the safety program that will effectively control and reduce accidents.
• Obey safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the Wilmette Park District safety program pertinent to the department activities.
• Become familiar with and follow safety procedures such as fire, severe weather and evacuation procedures.
• Report all unsafe actions, practices or conditions observed to immediate supervisor, or Human Resources/Risk Management division promptly.
• Attend and participate in required safety training.

Qualification Requirements

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Previous experience in childcare or an educational setting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Engage with children in a warm, supportive, and structured manner.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependability, flexibility, and a team‑player attitude.
• Lead or assist with games, group activities, and small projects.
• Clear decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive energy, initiative, and genuine interest in working with children.

Physical Demands

• Exposure to cleaning and disinfecting supplies.
• Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds.
• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance.
• The work noise level is generally moderate to loud.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• CPR/First Aid certification required within six months of hire (provided by WPD).
• Completion of annual District trainings: Sexual Harassment, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Mandated Reporter training.

Work Environment

• Indoor with smoke‑free environment, controlled temperature, fluorescent lighting.
• Outdoor work area varies by season.
• Noise level usually moderate.

Hours

Closely follows the 2026–2027 D39 School Calendar. Monday–Thursday: 3:00PM–5:00PM. General hours of duty approved by the Recreation Supervisor‑General Recreation.