What are the responsibilities and job description for the Playground Program Counselor - Summer Seasonal position at City of Woodstock Illinois?
POSITION SUMMARY and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This position is responsible to facilitate a safe and healthy summer recreation environment that promotes healthy activity, positive personal development and wellness and to engage and support enrolled children and families.
- Notifies supervisor of material/equipment needs and completes proper request forms.
- Coordinates planned events and activities for participants.
- Develops written materials for distribution to families on future events.
- Collects required forms from families to participation/updates within the program. Provides follow-up with families who are in non-compliance with required forms.
- Monitors children and their activities at all times. Ensure children are not engaging in unsafe behaviors.
- Leads and interacts with children to support activity, play and exploration.
- Plans and implements daily activities for children in designated age groups. Coordinates activities with other team members.
- Monitors and assists with managing behavior. Circumvents inappropriate behaviors. Addresses behaviors quickly, appropriately, positively and effectively.
- Encourages conversation, problem solving and cooperation. Greets families during drop off and pick up.
- Shares information with parents as needed on child's wellbeing, experiences and upcoming events.
- Assists individual students with daily tasks such as tying shoes, zipping jackets, changing clothes when wet and/or due to hygiene or cleanliness issues.
- Informs supervisor of any injury or observed illness and/or unsafe areas or equipment.
- Establishes and maintains a safe and clean environment.
- Provides training to new employees.
- Sets up and tears down the day's activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 16 years of age and older OR 15 years of age with previous CIT experience and a work permit.
- Ability to obtain American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED and DCFS Mandated Reporter Certifications upon hire.
PAY RATE
The position is a limited part-time, non-exempt/hourly position with a starting pay rate of $16.54 per hour. No additional benefits with the exception of Accrued Sick Leave - earn 1 hour for every 40 hours worked on a prorated basis and available for use after 100 calendar days of employment.
DEADLINE: Friday, April 25, 2025 at 5:00pm or until filled.
Salary : $17
