RECREATION COORDINATOR, PRESCHOOL

Job Title : Recreation Coordinator, Preschool

Department : Recreation

Reports to : Recreation Supervisor, Youth Programming

Job Class : Extended Part-Time, IMRF Eligible, and Paid Time Off eligible

Work Hours : Generally, Monday - Friday, mornings, and afternoons, up to 29 hours per week. May work nights and weekends, if needed. Hours may not to exceed 1,500 hours per year.

Compensation : $18 - $20 an hour, DOQ

Position Summary

Reporting to the Recreation Supervisor, Youth Programming, the Recreation Coordinator, Preschool, engages directly with the children, departments supervisors, and staff to help coordinate and facilitate the activities within the preschool program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates the day-to-day activities and scheduling within the preschool programming.
• Leads and / or teaches various activities within the program.
• Completes and communicates weekly schedule for preschool instructors ensuring proper coverage and back up support as necessary.
• May act as Preschool Instructor through the delivery of curriculum for the 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old preschool programs, as needed.
• Purchases necessary program supplies as needed.
• Assists the Recreation Supervisor in the performance evaluation processes, interviewing department candidates as requested, and acts as the first point of contact for concerns preschool staff.
• Acts as first point of contact for program participants and parents / guardians, answering program questions and registering as needed.
• Utilizes problem solving abilities to mitigate issues as they arise with parents or children.
• Works closely with parents to promote an understanding of growth and development of their child / children.
• Inspects and recommends program equipment repairs and improvements.
• Assists in interpreting resident needs and delivering programs and services to meet those needs.
• Promotes and encourages participation in the program.
• Helps with planning, developing, and implementing the program.
• Assists with the planning of program special events.
• Completes basic paperwork in a timely and orderly fashion for the program.
• Participates in staff training and workshops.
• Assists with emergency procedures and building evacuation.
• Enforces all rules set forth by Park District and Recreation Supervisor.
• Ensures children participating in the programs are being supervised by staff at all times.
• Helps prepare and follow all lesson plans.
• Prepares and submits weekly lesson plans by due date.
• Attends field trips as needed.
• Assists with other recreation programs as assigned which may include camps, etc.
• Performs other duties and functions as directed.

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