Events, Rentals and Parties Host at Arlington Heights Park District

Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jul, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

26 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child supervision, Activity planning, Leadership, Problem solving, Customer service, Equipment setup, Inventory management, Safety compliance, Communication, Instructional skills

Industry

Recreational Facilities

Description

Bring the energy and create fun memories for kids and families! This role is perfect for someone upbeat, dependable, and great with children. This position is typically 12-18 hours per week in the summer with occasional weekend events during the school year. Part - Time Wages ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES • Supervises children and leads theme-specific and age-appropriate group activities • Sets up and cleans up equipment and supplies related to themed activities • Assists supervisor in planning age-appropriate activities • Assists staff with inventory and maintaining program supplies • Coordinates with other AHPD staff to smoothly and safely transition children between activities, as needed • Ensures guests remain in the program, if applicable, and follow facility rules • Assists renters as needed following rental procedures • Ability to work with and relate to preschool and elementary school-age children • Ability to respond to inquiries and requests received from the general public • Ability to proactively resolve problems, if authorized to do so, or to refer problems to immediate supervisor • Demonstrates leadership qualities to perform required work to completion • Attends work on a regular basis • Performs the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules, and the employee handbook • Maintains a clean and organized work environment • Additional functions as assigned which may be considered essential REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE • Significant understanding of the activities being taught for example sports, art, dance, etc., and the ability and experience to lead activities and instruct children ages 3 and older • Basic understanding of general custodial duties • Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions BENEFITS WE OFFER PTAC Membership to ARC Discounts on some programming KinderCare Discount Position is IMRF eligible AHPD OVERVIEW The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 100-year history, we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years, and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility. The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment. Location Arlington Heights, Illinois Department 34 [Recreation - Special Events] Employment Type Part-Time Minimum Experience Entry-level Compensation $18-$20/HR DOQ

Responsibilities

The host supervises children during group activities and ensures a safe, fun environment for families. They are also responsible for setting up equipment, cleaning work areas, and assisting with rental procedures.