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REACH Extended Care Counselor 

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction and supervision of the Recreation Manager for Daycamp/REACH/Enrichment; plan, organize, lead and supervise REACH Extended Care Counselors, and implement extended care program.

NOTE:  THIS POSITION WORKS AUGUST THRU MAY

BENEFITS

  • Part-Time employees receive free membership to our Lifestyles Fitness Center and the Pelican Harbor water park.
  • Part-Time employees receive 30% discount on programs and family members in their household also receive 30% off memberships & programs.
  • Part-Time staff working 1000 hours in the current year, earn 16 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO) in the following year.
  • Eligible for mandatory pension plan based on 1000 hours or more worked per year.
  • Free CPR/AED training.
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Employee pay portal.

 

 
Position REACH Extended Care Counselor  
Position Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

  • High school graduate. Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree in education, youth services, recreation, or working toward a degree in these areas.
  • Experience in leading youth activities. Preference will be given to those with child care experience.
  • First aid and CPR certified.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Ability to plan, organizes, and leads REACH activities.
  • Ability to tactfully discuss child’s behaviors with child and parents as needed.
  • An understanding of the principles of customer service and how they relate to children and parents.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Ability to effectively control participants.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supervise REACH activities. Supervision includes watching, monitoring, and controlling child’s behavior and interactions.
  • Organize REACH activities. Organization includes proposing planned activities as well as implementing and evaluating age appropriate activities.
  • Teach sport specific skills (e.g. instruct on how to hit a golf ball, how to throw a Frisbee, etc.)
  • Demonstrate and facilitate production of craft projects.
  • Submit activity outlines.
  • Collect and store child’s belongings in assigned areas.
  • Officiate various sports games.
  • Communicate with Recreation Manager and other staff members. Communicating includes participating in all training and staff meetings and voicing opinions and ideas.
  • Conduct oneself as a leader and role model for children.
  • Uphold Bolingbrook Park District policies and procedures.
  • Provide and maintain a safe environment.
  • Serve in a professional and courteous manner with the highest regard to the customer.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
  • Abide by the Bolingbrook Park District dress code for your area
  • Perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Park District’s safety program.
  • Work as a team player with co-workers and in conjunction with other departments

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Seeing: To observe children
  • Walking: To supervise children and leading activities
  • Sitting: To supervise children and leading activities
  • Lifting: To move equipment and supplies and to set up and take down for REACH activities
  • Reaching: To move supplies and equipment and to put them away
  • Pulling: To move supplies and equipment and to put them away
  • Pushing: To move supplies and equipment and to put them away
  • Crouching: To lead activities, pick up supplies or garbage, and look under equipment
  • Writing: To complete required reports, lessons plans, and communicate with REACH Coordinator

 

COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS

Must have the ability to plan, organize, lead, and evaluate REACH activities. Ability to relate to others in a professional manner.

FSLA

This is a Part Time Hourly – Non-Exempt position

HOURS

REACH operates Monday through Friday and hours will be set by the Recreation Manager

 
Open Date 3/3/2025  
Close Date 8/8/2025  
Salary Range Starting Rate is $15.35/hr  
Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Hiring Manager(s) Susan Meier  
Location Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex  
Category Recreation  
About the Organization Established in 1970, Bolingbrook Park District has become a nationally-recognized and forward-thinking organization committed to providing the highest quality service to its residents.





Bolingbrook Park District is one of the largest districts in Illinois employing 60 full-time employees and over 350 part-time and seasonal employees. The Park District offers over 1,500 innovative recreational programs each year reaching the full spectrum of ages and abilities. Bolingbrook is a facility rich district operating a 9-hole golf course, restaurant, indoor/outdoor aquatic park, maintenance facility, fitness center, and two community centers. The Park District owns just over 183,000 square feet of buildings and park concessions. There are 52 parks for a combined acreage of just over 1,100 acres that include playgrounds, baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts, picnic areas, rest rooms, concession stands, skate parks, fishing ponds, football field, soccer fields, shelters and ice rinks during the winter months.





Bolingbrook Park District prides itself to be an organization where people feel like family. A place where staff not only strives for excellence, but is also innovative, attentive and passionate about what they do. Its promise to the residents of Bolingbrook is to provide world class park and recreation services in a fiscally responsible manner to enhance the community's quality of life. We truly Make the Fun Happen!!





 
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

To search for an open position, please go to http://BolingbrookParkDistrict.appone.com



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