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Before & After School Leader

Wood Dale Park District·Wood Dale, Illinois

$16 - $16/hr·Temporary·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 9 days ago
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About the role

The Before & After School Leader is responsible for the direct supervision of program participants and the implementation of age-appropriate activities. They must maintain accurate attendance records, manage classroom behavior, and ensure a safe environment for all children.

Job DetailsLevel

  • EntryJob
  • Location:
  • Recreation
  • Complex -
  • WOOD
  • DALE,
  • IL 60191Position
  • Type:
  • SeasonalSalary
  • Range: $16.00 - $16.00
  • HourlyJob
  • Shift:
  • WeekdaysJob
  • Category: Early Childhood Education/Extended CarePosition Summary The Before & After School Leader is responsible for the direct supervision of program participants and the planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities. Work Location Wood Dale Recreation Center, 111 E. Foster Ave., Wood Dale, IL 60191 and possibly Wood Dale School District 7 schools.
  • Hours of
  • Work
  • Shifts available
  • Monday -
  • Friday 6:45am - 8:30am 2:00pm - 5:30pm 3:30pm - 6:00pm Candidates can work either morning or afternoon shift or both.

Benefits

  • Part Time - Non - IMRF Part Time PTO – After one year of employment. Based on years of service and hours worked Recreational Benefits Fitness Studio / Open Gym membership
  • Employee Only Pool Pass for Employee Only Dog park pass – Employee only Discounts on recreation programs & Facility rentals – Employee Only Discounts on golf greens fees & cart rentals - Employee & immediate family Discounts on Pro Shop Purchases – Employee Only One hour bay time – Employee only (1 per day) Discounts on food purchases at Salt Creek Golf Club and 390 Golf Experience – Employee Only Immediate family is defined as spouse & dependent children – no extended family included Supervision Works under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor and the Before & After School Coordinator Essential Job Functions Lead activities and practice active supervision of participants at all times. Maintain accurate attendance records. Execute activity plans and maintain classroom management. Submit paperwork in a timely manner, which may include, but is not limited to, attendance records, accident reports, behavior/incident reports, receipts, lesson plans, etc. Communicate effectively with participants and parents. Maintain order and enforce rules during program. Prepare materials for the classroom and turn supply lists into immediate supervisor. Perform set-up and clean-up responsibilities for the program. Ensure classroom and equipment is maintained properly and supplies are stored in an orderly fashion in the appropriate storage closets. Adhere to scheduled hours. Work well with other Park District staff members. Demonstrate and support park district customer service standards. Follow district and departmental safety, personnel, and administrative policies, procedures and ordinances. Distribute flyers or other information to participants when required. Communicate any accidents, safety concerns, maintenance issues, parent complaints, etc. to Extended School Coordinator and/or Recreation Supervisor. Attend required staff meetings and/or trainings. Carry out any other duties as assigned, including substituting as needed. QualificationsRequirements / Qualifications: A minimum age of 16 is required for this position Previous experience working with children preferred Knowledge of: Basic knowledge of the Recreation Complex procedures, so information can be given to participants when necessary. Ability to: Effectively supervise program participants at all times Lead safe and engaging age-appropriate activities Be creative in delivery of classroom activities Skills in: Communication, both verbally and in writing Ability to work well with school-aged children, parents, fellow staff members and the general public Required Certifications: First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required within 30 days of hire; First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred Work Environment and Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed mostly in a recreation center or school setting with worked performed both indoors and outdoors While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to lift and carry up to 40+ pounds The employee is occasionally required to climb, walk, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, sit, prolonged standing, prolonged visual concentration Flexible work schedule including May be exposed to elements when driving to meetings or when working at outdoor functions. Most activities are performed indoors where the conditions include heat, cold and noise

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess strong communication skills to work effectively with children and parents. First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications are required within 30 days of hire.

  • Communication
  • CPR
  • Customer service
  • AED
  • Record keeping
  • First aid
  • Safety compliance
  • Activity planning
  • Classroom management
  • Child supervision

Posting details

Employment type
Temporary
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$16 - $16/hr
Location
Wood Dale, Illinois
Posted
Aug 5, 2026
Closes
Dec 31, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Wood Dale Park District

The Wood Dale Park District was organized in 1967. Encompassing a 6-mile area, the District serves most of the City of Wood Dale, Bensenville and Itasca. Wood Dale Park District serves an estimated population of 13,770 with approximately 139 acres of park land on 15 park...

Salary listed on 1 job
IndustryRecreational Facilities
TypeGovernment Agency
Size51-200 employees
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