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RPS205 Afterschool Skills Specialist

the Rockford Park District
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/14/2025
POSITION SPECIFICS
TitleSkills Specialist - RPS205 Afterschool
DepartmentCommunity Recreation
StatusSeasonal
Reports ToProgram Director/Recreation Coordinator
Wage$16/hour
Position DescriptionProvides recreational programs for participants of all abilities, ensuring safety and well-being. Leads program activities, supervise participants, and maintain a positive and inclusive environment.

 

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT VISION, MISSION AND LEADERSHIP BY VALUES
Agency VisionTo be the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens we serve.
Agency MissionThe Rockford Park District is in business to “help people enjoy life” by providing a quality park and recreation system.
Vision & Planning SystemThe District aligns itself and all its resources to achieve its purpose, vision, mission, and priorities. This successfully drives the strategic plan, operational plans, and performance goals.
Policy Management & Operations SystemEvery team member serves as an active contributor in the development of the team’s operational plan; develops job strategies and plans that support the team’s operational goals; identifies timetables for completion; plans daily work activities in an organized manner ensuring effective utilization of time and resources in the completion of job tasks.
Leadership by Values SystemLeadership by Values can only be achieved if all team members believe in and live by these shared values: accountability, integrity, passion, agility, relationship oriented, results driven, service oriented, respectful, and innovative. While all team members share these essential values, our culture is enriched by and welcomes the diverse supporting values of its team members.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging StatementThe Rockford Park District is committed and accountable to being a place where everyone is invited and belongs, as demonstrated by being an inviting, equitable, and inclusive environment, respectful of all people, embracing diversity, creating accessibility, and valuing all team members, partners and community members for their unique experiences and backgrounds.

 

RELATIONSHIPS TO RESULTS CULTURE
DefinitionSustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.

 

ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL COMMITMENT
DefinitionTo work together to achieve the mission, vision, and shared values of the Rockford Park District.
ConnectednessDepartments are truly interconnected to support the mission and vision of the Rockford Park District.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned
  • Assist in creating and organizing specialty recreational programs at your assigned program location, for participants with and without disabilities, with the Recreation Programmer.
  • Initiate and lead program activities providing direct programming and take initiative to organize activities for program, considering safety and well-being of participants.
  • Supervise, monitor, and participate with participants for maximum success and enjoyment at program site.
  • Set the tone for positive behavior and discipline using positive reinforcement for a safe zone/ environment for all participants following RPD code of conduct. Inform Recreation Programmer of potential past conflicts.
  • Inform Program Director of supplies needed and preserve and care for equipment of the RPD.
  • Take initiative to be aware of personal care and physical needs of participants and report to director.
  • Make sure business transactions occur correctly and on time including, but not limited to, time cards, accident reports, logs and program evaluations as requested by the Recreation Programmer.
  • Represent the Park District in a friendly and positive manner when communicating with program participants, parents/guardians, staff, and all other program visitors.
  • Help enforce program policy and procedures using positive communication with program participants,     parents/guardians, and staff.
  • Lead, guide, and assist those enrolled in the Jr. Leaders Program with organizing activities and interacting with participants.
  • Act as a bus rider as assigned.
  • Be cheerful, positive, and ready to play with all participants every day.
  • Attends scheduled staff meetings and training sessions as determined by the Recreation Programmer and/or Area Coordinator.
  • Participate and be on time for weekly site staff meetings led by the Recreation Programmer, give feedback on program concerns and positive experiences.
  • Assess and inform Recreation Programmer of site safety concerns in the play area such as: park users, play equipment, hazards, etc.
  • Responsible for appropriate supervision, instruction and monitoring participants on off-site field trips as directed by the Recreation Programmer.
  • Initiate and lead with Recreation Programmer daily operations such as: attendance, daily logs, opening and closing site check lists.

 

Salary : $16

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