Recreation Leader

Ivy League Kids is looking for a fun, caring and sports-minded person to manage our before and after school recreation program.

Under the supervision of the Senior Program Director, the Recreation Manager main focus of responsibility will supervising in the organization, administrative planning, special events, before and after school program and fitness programs.

Job responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Must love kids, and young people, with a strong sense of duty to help them become awesome individuals with respect for themselves and others.
• Must be reliable, always on time for your shift, prepared to work immediately upon punching in.
• Creativity is a huge plus! We love arts and crafts, STEM education and active games after school.
• Must have positive attitude that becomes contagious.
• Willing to follow all company policies and enforce them for all staff. Instruct and train staff on relating to and guiding and keep safe all children in our care.
• Communicating with office staff and gym staff regarding problems or changes.
• Managing activities for every day before and after school.
• Generating excitement over crafts and up-coming events and field trips.
• Communicating expectations to every child in a way they can understand.
• Oral and written reports regarding incidents requiring documentation, injury during a game, problem between two children, etc.
• Overseeing and when necessary cleaning activity areas we use.
• Willing to work half day and day off programs.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Drive students in a 15 passenger van.
• Must attend meetings once a month (via Zoom or at our main office in Mokena).

Benefits:

• Employee Referral program
• Ability to earn paid time off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Free/discounted childcare for before and after school and summer camp

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person