FLASH Site Coordinator

Overview

NOW HIRING: 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 Kindergarten-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.

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.

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.

Note: 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.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.

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Additional qualifications listed below are also applicable.

• Must be able to work either independently or in a team setting.

FLASH Manager

• 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…