Van Driver Activity Leader Proctor

Peoria Park District; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time employees enjoy discountedre

Free admission to select Park District

Job summary

The Peoria Park District is seeking a Van Driver Activity Leader for the Proctor Recreation Center in Peoria, IL. This part-time role supports after-school programs, transports youth to activities and field trips, and helps supervise events with a focus on safety and positive youth development.

You will need a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to engage with diverse groups of children. Prior youth experience is preferred, and you must be at least 21 to drive the van.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Youth experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old to drive the van.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to learn and implement group management skills and activities for a diverse population.
• Ability to physically participate with children.
• Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Transport youth program participants to activities and special events from neighborhood schools to the Proctor Center after-school program and on field trips.
• Supervise activities.
• Ensure proper use of supplies and equipment during activities.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

Group management

Youth engagement

Communication

Professionalism

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer

Copy machine

Scanner

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: PROCTOR RECREATION CENTER - PEORIA, IL 61605
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Under the general supervision of the General Manager - Proctor & Logan Recreation Centers, the Van Driver Activity Leader Proctor will be responsible for:

Duties:

• Transport youth program participants to activities and special events from neighborhood schools to the Proctor Center after-school program and on field trips.
• Supervise activities.
• Ensure proper use of supplies and equipment during activities.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• All other duties assigned.

Essential Functions:

• The work requires some physical exertion in handling supplies and materials relevant to programming.
• Prolonged standing, bending and stooping.
• Ability to understand and complete paperwork and record keeping in order to complete duties.
• Ability to operate computer, copy machine, scanner, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

QualificationsEducation:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Youth experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old to drive the van.

Knowledge and Ability:

• Ability to learn and implement group management skills and activities for a diverse population.
• Ability to physically participate with children.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers.

Perks:

• Part-time employees enjoy discounted recreation classes and free admission to select Park District facilities.

The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, protected veteran status, or on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.