Baker Station Instructor - 2026-27 School Year

St Charles Park District

Saint Charles (MO)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 22,041

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

District Incentives

Paid Training

Discounts for Programs

Job summary

The St Charles Park District is seeking an entry-level, seasonal program staff member to deliver high-quality recreation services for residents and visitors while adhering to safety and administrative policies.

You must be at least 16 years old and ready to lead school-age activities, assess situations, communicate effectively, and maintain First Aid/CPR/AED and mandated reporter certifications within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
Ability to assess situations and offer positive feedback.
Experience and desire to work with school age children.
Knowledge of positive leadership techniques, children’s activities and games, developmental learning progressions, and appropriate discipline techniques.
Maintain First Aid/CPR/AED and mandated Reporter certification or obtain certifications within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Follow all departmental safety rules and support safety and risk management programs.
Work cooperatively with residents, colleagues, the public, and other agencies as delegated.
Recommends improvements and efficiencies to district goals.
Comply with park district policies and procedures.
Work with school staff, public, instructors, and participants as a Park District employee.
Follow-up on absentees with the Supervisor and parents as needed.
Effectively communicate.
Lead activities at Baker Station.
Resolve problems with participants and notify parents.
Communicate information to and from the supervisor.
Assess participant needs and modify the program accordingly.
Identify unsafe situations and provide a safe environment for participants.
Perform First Aid and CPR as necessary.
Assist with emergency procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Safety-minded

Experience with school-age children

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Summary – About the Role

Deliver high quality recreation services for residents, visitors and the St. Charles community by adhering to the District’s safety and administrative policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

This position is well suited for someone with a friendly and positive personality who is productive and shows initiative, is an effective written and oral communicator, is reliable and safety-minded.

Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
Ability to assess situations and offer positive feedback.
Experience and desire to work with school age children.
Knowledge of positive leadership techniques, children’s activities and games, developmental learning progressions, and appropriate discipline techniques.
Maintain First Aid/CPR/AED and mandated Reporter certification or obtain certifications within 30 days of hire.

Essential Functions of the Position

Park District Cornerstones

Follow all departmental safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of Park District’s safety and risk management program.
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with residents, colleagues, the public, PDRMA and other agencies or organizations as delegated.
Recommends improvements and efficiencies to better accomplish individual and district goals in the best interests of the St. Charles Park District community.
Comply with park district policies and administrative procedures.

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with the office staff of the individual schools, the general public, the on-site instructors, Fox Valley Special Recreation Association staff, and the participants as a Park District employee.
Follow-up on absentees by checking with the Supervisor and follow up with parents as needed.
Effectively communicate.
Lead activities occurring at Baker Station.
Resolve problems with participants and notify their parents.
Effectively communicate information both to and from the supervisor.
Assess needs of participants, recommend and implement modification to the existing program.
Identify unsafe or unacceptable situations and provide safe environment for participants.
Perform First Aid and CPR as necessary.
Assist with emergency procedures that pertain to duties involved.

Marginal Functions of the Position

Perform other related duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Sitting – Frequently (46-100% of the time), Occasionally (16-45%), Rarely (0-15%).
Walking – Frequently (46-100% of the time), Occasionally (16-45%), Rarely (0-15%).
Climbing – Frequently (46-100% of the time), Occasionally (16-45%), Rarely (0-15%).
Balancing – Frequently (46-100% of the time), Occasionally (16-45%), Rarely (0-15%).
Stooping/Kneeling – Frequently (46-100% of the time), Occasionally (16-45%), Rarely (0-15%).
Crouching – Frequently (46-100% of the time), Occasionally (16-45%), Rarely (0-15%).
Crawling – Frequently (46-100% of the time), Occasionally (16-45%), Rarely (0-15%).
Reaching – Frequently (46-100% of the time), Occasionally (16-45%), Rarely (0-15%).
Handling/Feeling – Frequently (46-100% of the time), Occasionally (16-45%), Rarely (0-15%).
Standing – Frequently (46-100% of the time), Occasionally (16-45%), Rarely (0-15%).
Strength – 1-20 lbs.
Requires a range of hearing and vision that allows the employee to safely complete the essential duties of the position with or without assistive devices, corrective lenses and/or glasses and/or a reasonable accommodation.

EEO Statement and Accommodations

The St Charles Park District is an equal opportunity employer under all state and federal laws and regulations. The job responsibilities are subject to accommodations pursuant to the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require assistance or accommodation with the application process, please contact the Business Department at 630-584-1055.

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