What are the responsibilities and job description for the FLASH Site Coordinator position at Oak Lawn Park District?
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FLASH Site Coordinator
FLASH is Oak Lawn Park District’s Before & After School Program, operating in School Districts 122 and 123 with children in the program ranging from the grades of Kindgarten-8th Grade. The FLASH Site Coordinator is a seasonal position (Mid-August to Mid-June) working directly under the supervision of the FLASH Manager. This staff member is directly responsible for overseeing the daily operations at their assigned FLASH school/site.
INCENTIVES: Part time employees receive 25% off general programs with the exception of PDNA, contracted, trips and private lessons. In order to encourage a healthy lifestyle for our staff members, the Park District provides all staff with the opportunity to use our fitness facilities at the Community Pavilion and the Racquet, Fitness and Gymnastics Center free of charge.
ABOUT US: The Oak Lawn Park District, incorporated in 1944, has a long and proud history of serving the recreational needs of our 56,000 residents with a myriad of recreational programs and services. We operate under the state tax cap as a municipal corporation, meaning we are our own taxing body. Overseen by a Board of five elected officials, the District manages a combination of 34 parks and facilities which cover over 280 acres. In addition, we manage a Special Recreation Cooperative that offers recreational programs and services to individuals with disabilities in 9 municipalities.
*The Oak Lawn Park District is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Personnel Department.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be 18 years old
• Experience in working with children ages 5-13 preferred.
• Experience in supervisory position preferred.
• Ability to effectively supervise and participate in programs with participants.
• Ability to be creative in delivery of recreation activities.
• Understand and exhibit behavior consistent with stated values of the Oak Lawn Park District.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with children, the general public, parents and fellow staff members.
• Ability to work both independently, as well as in a team/group setting.
• Quick thinking skills, as well as patience when needed.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
FLASH Manager
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Work program hours in some combination of before and after school ranging from 6:45am – 8:45am and 3pm – 6:30pm, Monday – Friday. Also, occasional half days of school and field trips as needed.
• Responsible for the leadership, organization, and safety of all participants at site at all times; delegate tasks to FLASH Leaders in a respective manner.
• Be aware of surroundings to provide the safest environment possible for participants; ensure the safety of participants at all times.
• Train and evaluate FLASH Leaders in their roles.
• Interact with children to keep them engaged and having fun during program hours.
• Act in a professional, responsible, and respectful manner at all times around children, parents/guardians, school staff, and co-workers.
• Maintain daily attendance records for participants in the program.
• Complete and turn in all necessary forms within 2 business days of completion, unless otherwise needed ASAP (Accident/Incident Reports, Behavior Documentation, Late Pick-Up Notices, etc.).
• Accept and process parent/guardian payments using cash or check for Punch Card, Half Day, and Late Start purchases; write receipt for any transaction completed; turn in deposit as soon as possible.
• Audit punch cards on 15th of month.
• Communicate with participants, their parents/guardians, school personnel, co-workers and FLASH Manager regarding questions, comments, and concerns.
• Greet parents/guardians for Sign-In/Sign-Out procedure at assigned FLASH site entrance.
• Maintain and keep up to date with the trainings of CPR/AED & First Aid, Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment, and any other trainings assigned before and during employment.
• Adhere to rules and policies of the Oak Lawn Park District, School District 122 & 123, and the FLASH program, as well as enforce the rules with participants.
• Must attend staff orientation prior to the start of FLASH.
• Must be on-time for scheduled shifts and in FLASH work attire.
• Must attend staff meetings when they occur.
• Flexibility to work at multiple sites/schools as needed.
• Pick-up and drop-off supplies and materials from the Community Pavilion as needed; this includes but is not limited to key fob for school, snack, reports/documentations, completed punch cards, deposits, and sign in/out sheets.
• Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or/move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral perception, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities of this job.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
May be required to work during various weather conditions, from winter cold to summer heat.
COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS
Must have the ability to read, write, and organize materials. Also, must have good problem solving and communication skills. Must be able to supervise others and have good safety awareness.
Salary : $17
