Recreation Leader - Cultural Arts SEA

Status of Employment:
Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Compensation & Benefits:

Expected hiring range $15.00 - $16.00 based on education, experience, and skills.

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Description / Duties:

• Provide developmentally appropriate activities that meet the needs and interests of the participants.
• Evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of programs and services.
• Make recommendations on programs and services.
• Develop and implement scheduled daily activities.
• Interact with youth in scheduled daily activities.
• Transport supplies via a park district vehicle.
• Prepare necessary safety and behavior paperwork, and direct to appropriate individual.
• Responsible for keeping areas organized and neat.
• Establish cooperative working relationships with co-workers and participant parents.
• Attend department and park district meetings and in-house training sessions.
• Perform duties in compliance with the policies and procedures as established by the park district.
• Participate in park district safety and training program to ensure that work performed and services provided are implemented in a safe manner.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED. 
• Attending a college/university with a major or minor in Arts preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum six (6) month in the fine arts field. 

Knowledge:

• General knowledge of programs and services for assigned area of responsibility.
• General knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities for participants in assigned area of responsibility.
• Modern office practices and equipment.
• Customer service techniques.

License / Certification:

• Valid driver's license required for programs including transportation, otherwise preferred.

Hours:

Varies - may include days, nights, weekends, and split shifts. Approximately 20 hr/week.

Conditions of Employment May Include:

• provide proof of date of birth.
• provide a copy of driver's license or photo identification.
• provide driver's abstract if position requires driving.
• submit to a reference check and employment verification.
• submit to a state criminal background check.
• submit to pre-placement drug testing.
• submit to reasonable cause and post-accident alcohol and drug testing

Contact:
Angela Marcum
Recreation Specialist-Cultural Arts
847-360-4746
amarcum@waukeganparks.org

Closing Date:
Open until filled.