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
Part-Time Benefits:
- Discounted individual fitness membership at Racquet Fitness Center
- Discounted golf fees and driving range tokens at Coyote Run
- Individual admission to open skate at H-F Ice Arena
- Individual Lions pool pass
- 20% off (1) facility rental/year
- 20% off birthday party package for child(ren)
- 20% off program fees
- Irons Oaks ropes course & climbing tower
- Individual ski rental at Irons Oaks (cross-country skiing)
- 457 Retirement Plan
- Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - only available if required minimum hours are met (work more than 1,000 hours in a year).
- Additional benefits for facility employees only.
- Paid CPR/AED training and certification
- Paid Leave Time Off
Skills Required
- Leadership/supervisory abilities
- Public relations skills
- Ability to organize, plan and implement recreational and educational activities
- High school graduate
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Two years of formal work experience working with children
- CPR/AED Certification or willingness to become certified
- Ability to lift supplies up to 50 lbs
What We Do
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District enhances the quality of life by providing diverse and inclusive recreational opportunities, facilities, and parks, while also caring for the environment. It manages 27 park sites and over 365 acres of land, offering various recreational facilities including athletic complexes, golf courses, ice arenas, and fitness clubs.








