After School Program Instructor

Peoria Park District; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted recreation classes

Free facility admissions

Job summary

Peoria Park District seeks a part-time After School Program Instructor to supervise and guide diverse recreation activities for 5–14 year olds across several sites in Peoria, IL. You’ll design curricula, prepare daily plans, and ensure a safe, engaging environment following district policies.

Ideal candidates have some high school experience and a passion for teaching recreation, sports, arts, and STEAM while delivering excellent customer service and fostering positive relationships with

Qualifications

• Desire and ability to work with children in a school setting.
• Ability to design and implement curriculum independently.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead others in group and individual activities.
• Effective communication with staff and program participants in varying situations.
• Professional, respectful, and equitable to customers while following safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and instructing after-school recreation programs across multiple sites.
• Create and implement age-appropriate curriculum for ages 5–14.
• Prepare daily lesson plans and gather necessary equipment.
• Monitor supplies and inventory for future classes.
• Motivate participants and foster positive relationships with staff, parents, and volunteers.
• Follow safety procedures and support the park district's safety program.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Work with children

Curriculum design

Customer service

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: VARIOUS LOCATIONS - PEORIA, IL 61614

Salary Range: $20.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Duties:

Under the general supervision of Out of School Programs and Camp Manager, After School Program Instructor is responsible for the following:

• Supervising, leading, and instructing various recreational programs in an after-school classroom setting. This position will create and implement a curriculum for various age groups for 5–14-year-old individuals across multiple school sites for a variety of recreational activities. Activities include, but are not limited to: pickleball, soccer, baseball, yoga, tennis, golf, dance, drama, basketball, arts, STEAM activities, and others as requested.
• Responsible for teaching and instructing recreation programs to children.
• Engages and encourages participants to meet their performance goals.
• Prepares the classroom by gathering and setting up needed equipment for the daily curriculum.
• Develops programs/curriculum and prepares daily lesson plans based on the needs of the group.
• Monitors supplies/inventory for future classes.
• Acts as a key motivator amongst participants.
• Maintains a positive relationship with all employees, participants, parents, and volunteers.
• Follows all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed. Supports all aspects of the Park District's safety program.
• Performs all other duties as required.

This position is open to individuals who were asked to apply by District 150 staff.

Essential Functions

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

QualificationsEducation:

Some high school required. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

Experience leading or participating in recreational programming.

Knowledge and Ability:

• Desire and ability to work with children in a school setting.
• Ability to work independently to design and implement curriculum.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead others in group and individual activities, demonstrating necessary steps and skills.
• Effective communication with staff and program participants and ability to respond effectively and quickly in varying situations.
• Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers.

Perks:

• Part-time employees enjoy discounted recreation classes and free admission to select Park District facilities.

The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, protected veteran status, or on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.