What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Program Assistant - Community Recreation position at the Rockford Park District?

Title	Program Assistant
Department	Community Recreation Summer Playgrounds
Status	Seasonal
Work Location	Various
Reports To	Program Director/Recreation Coordinator
Wage	$15/hour
Position Description	Supervises, monitors, and assists program participants with enrichment activities ensuring all participants maximum success and enjoyment at program site.

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT VISION, MISSION AND LEADERSHIP BY VALUES
Agency Vision	To be the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens we serve.
Agency Mission	The Rockford Park District is in business to “help people enjoy life” by providing a quality park and recreation system.
Vision & Planning System	The 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 System	Every 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 System	Leadership 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 Statement	The 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
Definition	Sustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned

Assists in creating and organizing specialty recreational programs at the assigned program location, for participants with and without disabilities, with the Program Director and Area Coordinator(s).
Initiates, organizes, and leads program activities daily
Supervises, monitors, and participates with participants for maximum success and enjoyment at program site.
Sets the tone for positive behavior and discipline using positive reinforcement for a safe zone/ environment for all participants following RPD code of conduct.
Informs Program Director of supplies needed and preserves and cares for equipment of the RPD.
Maintains awareness of personal care and physical needs of participants and reports to Program Director.
Represents the Park District in a friendly and positive manner when communicating with program participants, parents/guardians, staff, and all other program visitors.
Helps enforce program policy and procedures using positive communication with program participants, parents/guardians, and staff.
Leads, guides, and assists those enrolled in the Jr. Leaders Program with organizing activities and interacting with participants.
Acts as a bus rider as assigned.
Be cheerful, positive, and ready to play with all participants every day.
Utilize the Rockford Park District's HRIS system for all HR and payroll-related requirements and to accurately clock in and out for all shifts.
Attends scheduled staff meetings and training sessions as determined by supervisors.
Gives feedback on program concerns and positive experiences.
Assess and inform Program Director 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 Program Director and Area Coordinator(s).
Takes attendance, completes daily logs, and opening/closing site check lists.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary : $15

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