School Day Off and Break Director

Ready to lead an exciting and dynamic team while shaping the future of young explorers? We are looking for an innovative and organized School Day Off and Break Director to join our team! As the STREAM (Science, Teamwork, Recreation, Epicurious, Art, and More) Director, you will oversee the administration and onsite supervision of our engaging STREAM Explorers School Day Off programs, Winter Break Camp, and Spring Break Camp. If you have a passion for leadership and creating enriching experiences for children, this role offers the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact!

Summary: Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, the STREAM (Science, Teamwork, Recreation, Epicurious, Art and More) Explorers School Day Off and Break Director (STREAM Director) is responsible for the administration and onsite supervision of STREAM Explorers School Day Off, Winter Break Camp and Spring Break Camp.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide onsite supervision of and lead specific STREAM programs as assigned by the Recreation Supervisor.
• Work with supervisor, staff and contractors in coordinating, preparing, and leading programs throughout the day/break.
• Confirm classroom space, fields or gyms are safe and free of hazards prior to the start of class. 
• Lead setup prior to the start of the program and clean up after programs are finished.
• Ensure instructor/contractor arrives and is prepared to instruct class.  
• Greet all students and parents courteously, attend to their needs and provide them with appropriate direction and information. 
• Record and process attendance sheets, emergency forms, and medical forms.
• Distribute medication to the specific participants who have signed the waiver. 
• Recommend supplies and equipment needed and used in areas of responsibility.
• Return all phone calls from parents, communicate and document any conversations with parents regarding behavior management. 
• Check first aid supplies and bring additional supplies as needed.
• Ensure accident reports are filled out completely and properly.
• Ensure participants, parents and staff are following Park District policies and procedures.
• Know and follow emergency action procedures. Assist other personnel in emergency situations.
• Have a clear understanding of and act in accordance with Park District of Highland Park policies and procedures.
• Communicate all feedback and other relative information to the Recreation Supervisor.
• Attend internal and external meetings as assigned.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with the Park district staff. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to clearly communicate in person. Able to interact in an age-appropriate manner with children as well as communicate with parents and adults. Must be available to work some holidays during school break times. Must be CPR certified or ability to obtain and have a valid IL Driver's License.

Physical Demands: The considerations 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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; bend; twist; squat; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, manipulate or feel; reach, push or pull with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk, see and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.