CAP Activity Leader

Arlington Heights Park District; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTAC Membership to ARC

Discounts on some programming

KinderCare Discount

Job summary

The Arlington Heights Park District seeks a part-time CAP Activity Leader to guide and supervise children in the after-school CAP program at assigned school sites within School Districts 25, 59, and 21. Shifts are mornings and afternoons with additional hours possible when schools are not in session.

Responsibilities include leading activities, assisting with planning, setting up and cleaning up, serving snacks, greeting participants and parents, and reporting any issues to the CAP Site

Qualifications

• High school student or GED.
• 1–2 years in childcare or children’s activities preferred.
• Equivalent mix of education, experience, and training.
• Must pass Illinois state background checks (ISP fingerprint and DCFS CANTS) and TB testing on hire.
• Strong ability to work with school-aged children and maintain positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead or supervise participants in activities with groups of varying sizes.
• Assist with planning age-appropriate activities.
• Set up and clean up after each activity, game, or craft.
• Prepare and serve snacks; assist with cleaning after snack times.

Skills

Child care

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school student or GED

Job description

Come 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.

Part-Time Wages

CAP Activity Leader Job Description

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

SKILLS AND 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.

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.

The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to a cohesive environment to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.