Afterschool Counselor

JOLIET PARK DISTRICT; Joliet (IL); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 22 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Joliet Park District is seeking a part-time Before and After School Counselor in Joliet, IL. The role involves creating a safe, engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum for school-aged children under the supervision of the Recreation Superintendent.

Key duties include ensuring child safety, following health procedures, assisting with homework, and driving the company vehicle as needed. Requires some high school education, 16+ years old, and CPR/First Aid certification or ability to

Qualifications

• Some High School Education required.
• 16 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and be at least 18 years of age to drive a company vehicle.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or the ability to obtain upon hire.
• Complete DCFS Mandated Reporter Training upon hire.

Responsabilités

• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the age of the children in the program.
• Responsible for the safety of the children in the program.
• Know health emergency procedures and evacuation plans.
• Assist in homework help and tutoring needs.
• Drive company vehicle as needed.

Formation

Some High School Education

Description du poste

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Nowell Park Rec Center Part Time Joliet, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1260

FLSA Classification:Non Exempt, Part Time

Salary Range:$15-$16/hr DOQ

Reports to:Recreation Superintendent

Date:October 2026

Summary

The Before and After School Counselor creates a safe, fun environment for school aged children. Under the guidance of the Recreation Superintendent, Counselors’ are primarily responsible for providing and implementing a high quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum in specific program areas, ensuring children’s social, physical and mental development in the program.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.

• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the age of the children in the program.
• Responsible for the safety of the children in the program.
• Know health emergency procedures and evacuation plans.
• Assist in homework help and tutoring needs.
• Responsible for the safety of the children in the program.
• Drive company vehicle as needed

Hours

Position is part time, approximately 15-30 per week depending on programs

Supervisory responsibilities

Participants in the program

Work environment

This job will be performed indoors in a temperature controlled setting. At times, job tasks will include participating outdoors with varying weather conditions. Work environment may be loud at times.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; bend; kneel; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear; and carry materials. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to communicate with co-workers and parents/guardians. Must be able to perform assigned tasks.

Education and Experience

Some High School Education required

Additional eligibility requirements

• 16 years of age or older
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and be at least 18 years of age to drive a company vehicle. Illinois Graduated Driver License rules will apply
• CPR/First Aid certification required or the ability to obtain upon hire.
• Complete DCFS Mandated Reporter Training upon hire

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

The Joliet Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.