What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Club Counselor position at WILMETTE PARK DISTRICT?
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Job Summary: The Campus Club Counselor is responsible for implementing and supervising a wide variety of activities for school-age children in an after-school setting. The Campus Club Counselor plays a key role in ensuring program participants have a safe, supportive, fun, interactive experience while engaging with children during free play. Campus Club program locations include Centennial Recreation Complex, McKenzie Elementary School, Romona Elementary School, and the Lakeview Center.
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CAMPUS CLUB LOCATION |
DAYS/TIMES |
DETAILS |
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Centennial Campus Club |
M-Th 3:00-6:00 pm F 2:00-6:00 pm |
Students are dismissed from school and are bussed over to Centennial Recreation Complex, where staff will take attendance. Students will have their snack, then enrichment classes take place from 4:00-4:45 pm. Staff resumes basic childcare supervision and activities until all students are picked up. The program ends at 6:00 pm. |
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McKenzie Campus Club |
M-Th 3:00-6:00 pm F 2:00-6:00 pm |
Students are dismissed from school and report to the school cafeteria, where staff will take attendance. Students will have their snack, then enrichment classes take place from 4:00-4:45 pm. Staff resumes basic childcare supervision and activities until all students are picked up. The program ends at 6:00 pm. |
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Romona Campus Club |
M-Th 3:00-6:00 pm F 2:00-6:00 pm |
Students are dismissed from school and report to the school cafeteria, where staff will take attendance. Students will have their snack, then enrichment classes take place from 4:00-4:45 pm. Staff resumes basic childcare supervision and activities until all students are picked up. The program ends at 6:00 pm. |
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Lakeview Campus Club |
M-Th 3:00-6:00 pm F 2:00-6:00 pm |
Students are dismissed from school and bussed over to the Lakeview Center, where staff will take attendance. Students will have their snack, then enrichment classes take place from 4:00-4:45 pm. Staff resumes basic childcare supervision and activities until all students are picked up. The program ends at 6:00 pm. |
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Create a safe, supportive, interactive and engaging environment for youth
- Positively interact with youth, parents/guardians and other team members to create a respectful, warm, supportive environment
- Maintains accurate attendance, instructional and other records as necessary
- Communicate with parents during pick up
- Escort children to classes depending on the program
- Communicate consistently with supervisors and other team leaders
- Ensure compliance with established rules and regulations to ensure safety
- Keep assigned areas clean and sanitize as needed
- Actively support the agency’s risk management protocol that will effectively control and reduce accidents
- Obey the practical safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the Safety Committee, attend and participate in required safety trainings
- Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices or conditions to the immediate supervisor
- Perform other related duties as assigned, based on agency needs
Required Skills/Abilities (Technology, Mathematical, Language):
- Ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model for youth
- Ability to lead daily activities including but not limited to snack, homework help, arts & crafts, various games
- Ability to deliver information in a clear and effective manner
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Ability to take initiative and use good judgement in responding to situations that arise
- Ability to take direction and adapt to the work environment
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Education and/or Experience:
- Must be at least 15 years of age with a work permit
- Experience working with children is preferred
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
- Exposure to cleaning and disinfecting supplies
- Must be able to lift and/or move 25 pounds
- Frequently required to stand and walk
- Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance
- The noise in the work environment is generally moderate to loud
Required Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
- None
Qualifications
Salary : $16
