SITE DIRECTOR

Salary Range $16.00 - $17.00 Hourly Position Type Part Time Education Level Graduate Degree

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision and direction of the Recreation Supervisor, the Site Director plans activities, oversees recreation leaders, activities, and oversees all functions of the Before/After School site. The H-F Park District's mission statement is "to enhance the quality of life through diverse recreational opportunities, facilities and parks while caring for the environment". ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by providing friendly, responsive, courteous and helpful service. - Manage, plan, direct, implement, and evaluate camp programs and activities. - Plan, direct and participate in camp activities including arts and crafts, games, sports, and nature activities. - Guide, direct, evaluate and motivate camp staff. - Guide, direct and motivate campers. - Provide a safe environment for all staff and campers. - Be cordial and courteous to the public. - Inform Recreation Supervisor of all camp happenings. - Maintain record keeping including attendance, accident, emergency forms, and weekly/monthly calendars. - Conduct campsite staff meetings. - Attend all staff meetings (site director, campsite, and camp-wide). - Adhere to the policies and procedures as outlined in the staff manuals and trainings. - Other related job duties as assigned. COGNITIVE SKILLS REQUIRED: - Ability to learn new tasks quickly. - Ability to recall details necessary to perform the job. - Demonstrate composure to concentrate on key job expectations. - Is responsible and dependable. - Applies education, training, and experience toward mastery of job. - Demonstrates ability to present new ideas in a confident manner. - Demonstrates cooperation, courtesy and consideration when working with others. - Ability to successfully manage, motivate, and direct staff. - Knowledge of arts and crafts, games, sports, and nature activities. - Ability to work independently, in a group, and with or without continued direction. - Ability to understand role and make appropriate contributions to the team. - Ability to adapt to change. - Seeks to continually improve performance. - Demonstrates attention to detail. - Ability to solve problems.

JOB SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: - Possess leadership/supervisory abilities. - Possess public relation skills. - Ability to organize, plan and implement various recreational and educational activities. EDUCATION AND TRAINING: - High School graduate. - Must be at least 18 years old. - Two years of formal work experience working with children. - CPR/AED Certification or the willingness to become certified. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: STANDING: Frequent SITTING: Minimal on bus for field trips WALKING: Frequent LIFTING: Supplies, no more than 50 lbs. STOOPING: Frequent REACHING: Occasional CLIMBING: Minimal VERBAL: Group communicate, one-on-one, give direction VISION: Safety, write, read