Youth Program Coordinator

7 days ago

Oak Park, Illinois, United States OAK PARK PARK DISTRICT Full time
Job Title: Youth Counselor

Join the Oak Park Park District team as a Youth Counselor, where you will play a vital role in helping us deliver high-quality programs and services to our community.

Job Summary:

The Youth Counselor is responsible for assisting the Supervisor in organizing, leading, and planning activities at our afterschool youth program. This position requires strong communication, organization, and risk management skills, as well as the ability to create a safe and fun environment for youth to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Participate in monthly meetings and trainings as requested.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of safety rules and regulations, and enforce them as necessary.
  • Assist with emergency procedures and building evacuation if needed.
  • Maintain and document daily communication with parents and patrons.
  • Mentor and role model professional conduct for team members, participants, and patrons.
  • Assist with planning and implementing age-appropriate activities that promote social/emotional safety and development.
  • Resolve conflicts and problems that may arise between youth through redirection and logical consequences.
  • Promote youth growth and development through hands-on activities, modeling, and adult-child interaction.
  • Communicate regularly with parents, school administration, and supervisor via email, phone, and in-person.
  • Maintain program equipment and supplies, and assist with inventory and storage.
  • Assist with developing a monthly communication tool for parents, supervisor, and new participants.
  • Maintain all program paperwork, files, and budget.
  • Secure general materials and program supplies.
  • Maintain a clean and safe program environment.
  • Wear Park District staff shirt and identification during work hours.
  • Clean and disinfect work area daily.
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Occasionally assist with events and programs.
  • Complete other duties as assigned by Supervisor or other Park District administration.
  • Distribute schedule and calendar to parents.
  • Model and promote good leadership and teamwork with youth, and prepare lessons and discussions on these topics.
Requirements:
  • Certification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 1 month of employment.
  • Must obtain Mandated Reporter Certification.
  • High school graduate or GED required; college coursework in recreation, education, social work, or related field preferred.
  • Knowledge of age-appropriate recreational activities.
  • Organized, responsible, professional, and able to coordinate a wide variety of activities each week.
  • Ability to solve problems as they arise and perform tasks without direct supervision.
  • Highly motivated and able to assume a positive and active role in the program, even under stressful conditions.
  • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and able to learn Amilia computer software as needed.
  • Ability to be firm with participants when necessary, enforce park district rules, and make sound decisions to secure safety and well-being.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2 years of experience working with youth.
  • Experience in planning and implementing daily lesson plans, preferred.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Considerations:
  • Frequent walking, running, standing, reaching, bending.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
  • Ability to understand and carry out verbal and/or written instructions efficiently and effectively.
  • Ability to operate assigned equipment.
  • Ability to effectively interact and communicate well with others.
  • Ability to interpret and explain recreation division and District policies and procedures.
  • Ability to follow safety guidelines and exercise judgment in all aspects of responsibility.
  • Ability to resolve conflict safely, calmly, and effectively.
Hours/Schedule:

Follows school calendar, Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 6:30pm.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, functions, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, functions, activities, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Park District of Oak Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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