Recreation Program Coordinator-General Recreation FT

Waukegan-Park-District; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukegan Park District is seeking a Recreation Program Coordinator-General Recreation to support after-school programs and activities for school-age children. The role includes administrative duties, facility management, and transportation of participants using District vehicles.

They will lead development of programs, monitor staff, handle registrations, payments, and deposits, and ensure safety and customer service standards. Evening/weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; an Associate degree is preferred.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required; First Aid/CPR/AED within 1 year.
• Certification training for SFSP/CACFP and food safety required within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing out-of-school recreation programs and activities.
• Supervise youth and ensure program objectives are met.
• Open/close facility; manage registrations and payments.
• Transport participants using district vehicles and provide supervision.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Compensation & Benefits:Expected hiring range $21.25 to $23.75 based on education, experience, and skills.Click here for a quick look at benefits!Position SummaryThe purpose of the Recreation Program Coordinator-General Recreation is to support out-of-school programs, services, and activities for school age children, with primary responsibility for the Before and After School Care program. Provides assistance in administrative duties and facility management. Provides transportation of participants and staff with District vehicles. This position requires on-site presence and is not a remote role. This position is required to adhere to all Waukegan Park District (District) policies.Essential FunctionsAssists in developing and implementing out-of-school recreation programs, services, and activities.Provides leadership and observes staff during out-of-school recreation programs, services, and activities to ensure objectives are achieved when assigned.Opens and prepares the facility at designated opening times prior to participants arriving to ensure access to programs, activities, and services.Assists with facility management closing the facility.Prepares and maintains records and reports related to programs and services.Prepares and submits District financial assistance and Illinois State funding records and reports in accordance with reporting requirements.Implements food assistance program procedures for safe handling and distribution of food.Records required information relating to meals distributed through vendor's application in accordance with reporting requirements.Uses recreational management suite for, but not limited to, payments, cash handling, reconciliation, program registration, facility registration, and program rosters.Provides information to the public regarding District programs, services, activities, schedules, rentals, fees, and registration requirements.Serves as primary point of contact for incoming communications, provides assistance when appropriate, or directs to appropriate staff.Assists public with program registrations, applications, and payments.Communicates with participants’ parents/guardians and responds to their inquiries and needs with promptness and professionalism.Oversees cash drawer, opens and closes batches and balances receipts, secures monies and receipts.Oversees, reconciles, and deposits Belvidere Recreation Center's daily deposits/batches.Responds to public and District staff inquiries and needs with promptness and professionalism.Supervises youth in group activities and programs.Implements developmentally appropriate activities to meet the needs and interests of the participants.Responds to disruptive behaviors using verbal de-escalation strategies.Assists in evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and services; makes recommendations on the addition or deletion of programs and services.Supports implementing the goals and objectives specific to the area of General Recreation.Assists with the development and implementation of a marketing strategy including, but not limited to, pricing and promotional expenses.Assists with training and observing staff as assigned.Uses discretion and maintains confidentiality with sensitive information.Collaborates with independent contractors and vendors for programs and services.Maintains, purchases, distributes, and organizes inventory of supplies and materials necessary to support required programs and services.Drives District vehicles.Provides transportation and supervision of participants while operating District vehicles.Transitions between tasks and interruptions, responds to immediate needs, and returns to ongoing tasks.Trains and shares safety and other work-related practices with District employees.Works evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.Works special events and programs as needed.Assists staff in the performance of their duties.Conducts duties adhering to all safety requirements.Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor to support the department or the District.Age18 years and olderEducationHigh School diploma or equivalent (GED) requiredAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education, Recreation Administration, Therapeutic Recreation, Social Work, or related field preferredExperienceMinimum of six (6) months work experience with youth combined in the following preferred:>Recreation department>School district>Social services agency>Non-profit organizationKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesComplete necessary training for all applicable responsibilitiesMicrosoft Office experience in Excel/Word/OutlookOperate job related equipmentCommunicate effectively through listening, speaking, writing, and non-verbal cuesDemonstrate initiative and responsibilityManage workload and hours with minimal directionMake timely and effective decisionsPrioritize work efficiently and effectivelyFollow procedures to obtain appropriate resultsPerform basic mathematical calculations. Compute rate, ratio and percentageDevelop positive interpersonal rapport with other departments, public, vendors, contractors, media, and community groupsIdentify problems or challenges and develop and implement solutionsBilingual English and Spanish preferredLicense/CertificationValid and unrestricted driver’s license, not including vision restrictions for corrective lensesFirst Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one (1) year of hire dateComplete and maintain certification from Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Training required annually and prior to the start of summer out-of-school activities and programsComplete and maintain certification from Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Training required within six (6) months of hire date and renewed annuallyComplete and maintain certification from the food assistance service food handling safety training within six (6) months of hire date and renew every three (3) yearsPhysical, Psychological, Environmental, and Safety ConsiderationsThe demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical ConsiderationsRegularly walk, sit, talk, and hearRegularly required to use hands, fingers to handle, feel or operate objects or controlsRegularly reaches with hands and armsOccasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlRegularly lift and move materials up to 50 pounds and handle materials over 50 pounds with assistanceRequired vision abilities for this job: close vision, distant vision, focus adjustment, peripheral, depth, and color visionEnvironmental ConsiderationsOccasionally exposed to sites where allergens may be presentUse of common household cleanersRepetitive work (i.e. computer keyboard)Safety ConsiderationsUses good safety awareness and judgmentHours: Monday-Friday, 6:45am-2:15pm, with additional hours scheduled based on district needs may include evenings and weekends, 35 hours per week.ContactJulia SanchezRecreation Supervisor - General [e-mail] Date:Open until filled.