Before and After School (CAP) Activity Leader (378)

Arlington Heights Park District; Arlington Heights (IL); In loco; USD 17.000 - 24.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

PTAC Membership to ARC

Discounts on some programming

KinderCare Discount

Descrizione del lavoro

The Arlington Heights Park District is seeking a CAP Activity Leader to supervise and guide participants in the before and after school program across participating school sites. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday with morning and afternoon shifts; occasional extra hours when school is not in session.

This part-time role starts at $15 per hour and offers flexible opportunities within the Recreation Department.

Competenze

• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written; able to follow directions and complete tasks.

Mansioni

• Works directly with the participants by leading or supervising them in small or large group activities.
• Assists with planning age-appropriate activities.
• Responsible for the set-up and clean-up after each activity, game, or craft.
• Prepares and serves snacks, as required, and assists the participants in cleaning up after snack times.
• Greets participants and their parents upon arriving and leaving the site.
• Notifies the CAP Site Director or Assistant CAP Site Director of any problems that may arise.
• Help implement the daily activities.

Conoscenze

Communication in English

Leadership

Teamwork

Follow directions

Formazione

High school student or G.E.D.

Descrizione del lavoro

# Before and After School (CAP) Activity Leader (378)Hot JobArlington Heights, IL 60004## OverviewSalary Range$15.00 - $15.00 HourlyPosition TypePart Time## DescriptionCome join our Recreation Department staff as a CAP Activity Leader! Activity Leaders are responsible for leading and supervising the participants through the activities of the Children at Play before and after school program in the assigned school site within School Districts 25, 59, and 21. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with various shifts available in the morning and afternoon. Additional hours may be required when school is not in session or is only in session for half of the day.The target hiring range is $15 per hour. The link to the District's part-time wages can be found here.**JOB SPECIFIC INFORMATION*** Works directly with the participants by leading or supervising them in small or large group activities* Assists with planning age-appropriate activities* Responsible for the set-up and clean-up after each activity, game, or craft* Prepares and serves snacks, as required, and assists the participants in cleaning up after snack times* Greets participants and their parents upon arriving and leaving the site* Notifies the CAP Site Director or Assistant CAP Site Director of any problems that may arise* Help implement the daily activities**BENEFITS WE OFFER*** PTAC Membership to ARC* Discounts on some programming* KinderCare Discount**AHPD OVERVIEW**The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 100-year history, we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years, and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility.## Qualifications* High school student or G.E.D.* A minimum of one to two years’ experience in a childcare role or managing children’s activities or programs is desirable.* Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training* Must pass Illinois state background checks (ISP fingerprint and DCFS CANTS) and TB testing upon hire.* Strong ability to work effectively with school-aged children and maintain positive relationships with coworkers, families, and the public.* Demonstrates leadership, initiative, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.* Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written; able to follow directions and complete tasks.* Capable of handling high activity levels, emergencies, and difficult situations with composure and professionalism.*The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to a cohesive environment to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.*