Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $16.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Training and Development
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Flexible Schedule
team environment
Job Description
The Rockford Park District is a leading urban parks and recreation system committed to enhancing the quality of life for its community through diverse and inclusive recreational programs. Situated in Rockford, Illinois, the Park District prides itself on maintaining high standards of service excellence and community engagement, aiming to be recognized as the best urban parks and recreation system in North America. The organization operates under a well-defined vision, mission, and leadership values system that emphasizes accountability, integrity, passion, agility, result-orientation, and inclusivity. The District's mission is centered on helping people enjoy life by providing a top-notch park and recreation... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be at least 19 years of age
- Experience or interest in interacting with people with and without disabilities in a recreation setting preferred
- Ability to provide customers with expert care sensitive consideration and efficient service
- Good communication skills including expressive written and receptive
- Ability to follow direction from Recreation Programmer Area Coordinator and Program Director demonstrating flexibility as a team player
- Ability to problem solve in a variety of situations
- First Aid CPR and AED training can be obtained through the Rockford Park District
Job Qualifications
- Must be at least 19 years of age
- Experience or interest in interacting with people with and without disabilities in a recreation setting preferred
- Ability to provide customers with expert care sensitive consideration and efficient service
- Good communication skills including expressive written and receptive
- Ability to follow direction from Recreation Programmer Area Coordinator and Program Director demonstrating flexibility as a team player
- Ability to problem solve in a variety of situations
- First Aid CPR and AED training (can be obtained through Rockford Park District)
Job Duties
- Assist in creating and organizing specialty recreational programs at assigned program location for participants with and without disabilities with the Recreation Programmer
- Initiate and lead program activities providing direct programming and organize activities 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 following RPD code of conduct and inform Recreation Programmer of potential conflicts
- Inform Program Director of supplies needed and care for equipment of the RPD
- Be aware of personal care and physical needs of participants and report to director
- Ensure business transactions including time cards accident reports logs and program evaluations are completed correctly and on time
- Represent the Park District positively when communicating with participants parents guardians staff and visitors
- Help enforce program policy and procedures using positive communication
- Lead and assist 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 participants every day
- Attend scheduled staff meetings and training sessions
- Participate on time for weekly staff meetings and give feedback on program concerns and experiences
- Assess and report site safety concerns such as park users play equipment and hazards
- Supervise instruction and monitor participants on off-site field trips as directed
- Initiate and lead daily operations like attendance logs opening and closing checklists with Recreation Programmer
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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