BtB - Activity Leader

The Beyond the Bell Activity Leader is a part time position located at all District 158 elementary schools. The activity leader is responsible for implementation of the programs, assisting in the planning of scheduled activities and supervising the children. Activity Leaders report to the Site Supervisor as assigned by the Youth and Early Childhood Recreation Manager.

1. Decision-making ability, conflict resolution and organizational skills required.
2. Understand and implement the district’s mission and values statements as created and approved by the Park District Board.
3. Ability to understand and exhibit behavior consistent with the stated park district values.
4. Reliable transportation.
5. Able to work 5 days, Monday-Friday.
6. Ability to work with all age groups.
7. First-Aid, CPR , AED certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
8. Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
9. Must be 16 years of age.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Involvement in planning activities for a before and after school recreational program in the area of arts and crafts, outdoor activities, sports, games and field trips.
2. Supervising and interacting with the children at all times.
3. Responsible for notifying the Site Supervisor of needed supplies including snacks.
4. Preparing accident and/or behavior forms.
5. Clean site on a daily basis.
6. Report any unsafe condition.
7. Serves as a Mandated Reporter in accordance with Illinois law, promptly reporting any suspected child abuse or neglect encountered in the course of employment and completing all required training.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

1. Interact with children, school and park district personal.
2. Report to the Site Supervisor staff problems, parent concerns and behavioral problems.
3. Attend monthly staff meetings.
4. Work when needed on days off school.
5. Be cooperative with janitors, secretaries, and school staff.
6. Do not give out information you are not sure of.
7. Greet each child and parent as they enter and exit.

COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS

1. Employee must have the ability to read and understand materials, such as, but not limited to, rules, regulations, laws, manuals, and schedules.
2. Employee must be able to make decisions objectively based on customer service and fiscal constraint.
3. Employee is responsible for keeping organized records and reports.

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS

1. Able to work independently in day-to-day operations with general direction of the Site Supervisor.
2. Employee must demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work.
3. Able to recognize priorities and meet deadlines.
4. Able to receive constructive criticism and/or supervision.
5. Employee must have the ability to be flexible and adaptable to new situations.
6. Employee must possess enthusiasm and drive with a desire to accomplish goals and objectives.
7. Possess a pleasant demeanor and can interact with the internal and external customers in a courteous manner, especially in difficult situations.
8. Able to resolve differences and problems that arise with internal and external customers or to recognize when to elevate to their supervisor.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

1. Employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions during outdoor events, including extreme heat and humidity, cold, and rain.
2. Employee must operate and handle assigned equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. While performing this job, the employee is required to speak and listen, stand, walk, use hands, sit, stoop, or kneel, bend and lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. or 50 lbs. with the use of a tool or devices such as a cart.
2. Employee must have the physical agility to maintain mobility from site to site and be able to perform manual tasks.
3. Employee may be required to walk, run, or perform other physical maneuvers to demonstrate a skill set or component of a program.
4. Employee may perform duties, which include, but not limited to lifting, stooping, bending, twisting, and climbing.
5. Employee may need to sit in the office or stand for prolonged periods of time.
6. Specific vision requirements include, distance, color vision, peripheral and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
7. Must be able to function in stressful situations, such as when first aid or CPR is required or when addressing an upset parent or coach.
8. Must be able to follow directions with safe follow through and exercise good judgment and safety awareness.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assure a safe and hazard free environment by inspecting and taking the necessary action to correct and safeguard against potential problems and/or accidents.
2. Comply with all current safety policies and procedures or those adopted in the future.
3. Be aware of, follow and enforce rules and standards set forth by state, local, and other childcare and early childhood development standards as they apply to our activities.
4. Follow directions with safe follow through and exercise good judgement and safety awareness.
5. Use all required PPE.
6. All unsafe conditions are to be reported to your supervisor or appropriate staff who can resolve the matter immediately.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICIES, SAFETY, ETC.

It is expected that all Huntley Park District Staff work toward the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the Huntley Park District and comply with the policies and procedures as set forth by the Board of Commissioners. Resources that outline these policies and procedures include the Board Policy Manual, Personnel Policy Manual, Safety Manual, Departmental Manual, Area or Job Specific Manuals and other written or verbal procedures as provided by your supervisor. As all situations cannot be documented even in manuals such as these, it is further expected that your actions as an employee are always performed with safety in mind, respect of your fellow staff and customers in mind, and at the direction of your supervisor. It is expected that all staff will learn and understand these policies and procedures.

OUTLINE OF BENEFITS CAN BE LOCATED Benefits 

This job description is meant as an outline of the job and does not represent all duties or a contract of employment.