Rec Station Site Director (Before/After School Program)

WHO WE ARE: The Elmhurst Park District, established in 1920 and located 16 miles west of Chicago, provides parks, recreation facilities and programs to meet our mission of enriching lives while having fun! We are looking for someone to join our team and be part of an organization that values being community focused, providing customer service excellence, working with integrity, and having fun! Someone who will help us achieve our vision of becoming a national leader in providing parks and recreation experiences to our community.
 
We have an exciting part-time job opportunity as REC STATION SITE DIRECTOR with our Before and After School Program. Rec Station employees can enroll their age-eligible dependents in Rec Station programming at no cost during the shifts in which they work (i.e., before and/or after school)! No waitlist required and registration is guaranteed. Only work at least three shifts every week in order to qualify!

WHAT YOU’LL DO: As Rec Station Site Director, you will be tasked with planning, coordinating, implementing, and supervising the daily operations of the Rec Station Program. You will have assistance from the Rec Station Assistant Director, Rec Station Leader II, and Rec Station Leader I. 

Responsibilities include:

• Plan, coordinate, implement and supervise a well-organized, quality and varied recreational and relaxed program offering activities in the areas of arts and crafts, drama, sports and games, outdoor recreation, field trips, special events, socialization, and quiet activities.
• Schedule, supervise and evaluate staff.
• Act as liaison between Program Supervisor and staff.
• Maintain good communication lines with parents through daily communication systems and meet with any parent whose child is experiencing difficulty.
• Monitor communication between leaders and parents and any disciplinary action taken.
• Coordinate set-up and take down of equipment and purchase of supplies.
• Maintain food and snack program.
• Develop and maintain good rapport and good communications with the School District staff at program site.
  

WHAT YOU’LL BRING: High school graduate or equivalent. 

WHEN YOU’LL WORK: Monday - Friday, 6:45 - 8:15am and/or 2:45 - 6:00pm. 

• No nights, No weekends, No major holidays!

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

• The anticipated starting pay for this position is $21.00 per hour
• This position falls under Pay Grade B with a pay range of $15.00 - $37.50.

In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefits package for PART-TIME CATEGORY 2, including:

• Rec Station employees can enroll their age-eligible dependents in Rec Station programming at no cost during the shifts in which they work (i.e., before and/or after school)! No waitlist required and registration is guaranteed. Only work at least three shifts every week in order to qualify!
• Get Paid Daily with "On-Demand Pay"
• 50% off programs for self, spouse, civil union partner or legal dependents (resident fee); certain restrictions apply
• Free pool passes
• Free individual Courts Plus membership!
• Free miniature golf and batting cages at The Hub (employee only)!
• 20% off food purchases at The Hub concession stand!
• 20% rentals (excludes Wilder Mansion); 50% weekday rentals at The Hub!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Values Recognition Program
• Employee social activities
• Two deferred compensation programs (VOYA & Nationwide)
• Credit Union (Central Credit Union of Illinois)

* The Elmhurst Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process may contact the Division Manager - Human Resources & Risk at jbruns@epd.org.*

For more information about the Elmhurst Park District, please visit epd.org!!

Additional Legal Statements

Elmhurst Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elmhurst Park District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Elmhurst Park District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

The district is required by state statute (70 ILCS 1205/8-23) to obtain criminal conviction information concerning applicants, and shall perform a criminal background check for applicants for all positions, including the position for which you have applied. Applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of convictions. Conviction of offenses enumerated in subsection (c) of said statute shall automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration for working for the district. All other convictions shall not automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration, but rather, the conviction will be considered in relationship to the specific job.