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Wee Ball Instructor

Department: Parks and Recreation/Sports & Athletics
Pay Rate: $8.00/hr
Dates of employment: June - August
(program orientation during first week of June )
Morning Session: M- Th 8:45-12:00pm
Evening Session M- Th 4:45-8:00pm
Avg hours per week: 1 session 14
2 sessions 28
Age Requirement: 16 and older

Distinguishing features of work:

  • Instruct beginning level of t-ball to boys and girls ages 4-5.
  • Wee Ball focuses on involving participants in fun games and activities that have baseball/softball concepts

Examples of work performed

  • Working with program director and fellow instructors to develop weekly and daily lesson plans
  • Developing creative ways to introduce a game and/or fundamental skill
  • Coordinating with co-workers to keep class moving, being fun and involving all participants in activity
  • Leading games and activities in large group and small group settings
  • Demonstrating various games and or skills to the participants
  • Enforcing departmental policies and procedures
  • Care of Wee Ball equipment and supplies

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Must have knowledge of the game of baseball/softball and enjoy working with pre-school aged children

Desirable experience and training

  • Has worked with pre school aged children and ideally pursuing a career in Education or Early Childhood

T-Ball Instructor

Department: Parks and Recreation/Sports & Athletics
Pay Rate: $8.00/hr
Dates of Employment: June – August
(program orientation during first week of June)
Morning Session: M- F 8:45 -12:00pm
Evening Session: M-F 4:45 - 8:00pm
Avg. Hours per week 1 session 17
2 sessions 35
Age Requirement: 16 and older

Distinguishing features of work

  • Instruct t-ball to boys and girls ages 5-6.
  • T-Ball stresses teaching the fundamentals of the game; hitting, catching and throwing as well as the rules of the game.
  • Instruction is held Monday – Thursday with simulated games played on Fridays.

Examples of work performed

  • Working with Program Director and fellow instructors to develop weekly and daily lesson plans
  • Instructing fundamentals in large group and small group settings
  • Coordinating with co-workers in an effort to keep class moving, being fun and involving all participants.
  • Demonstrating various skills to be learned to all participants
  • Enforcing departmental policies and procedures
  • Care of T-Ball supplies and equipment

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Must have general knowledge about the game of baseball/softball through playing the sport through preferably high school or beyond.
  • Must also enjoy working with young children

Desirable experience and training

  • Has worked with young children previously and is preferably pursuing a career in the
    Education field

Pre Ball Coach

Department: Parks and Recreation/Sports & Athletics
Pay Rate: $8.00/hr
Dates of Employment: June – July
Coaches available either Monday & Wednesday (evening hours and Sat. mornings) or Tuesday & Thursday (evening hours and Sat mornings)
Avg. hours per week: 8
Age Requirement: College Age and older

Distinguishing features of work

  • Coaches are hired to coach two teams that practice back to back. Coaches are responsible for attending all of the teams scheduled practices and games during the season

Examples of work performed

  • Planning, organizing and coaching team practices
  • Teaching baseball/softball skills. Coaches must coach and teach fundamentals
  • Demonstrating various skills and drills to players
  • Recruiting parents to help coach during practices and games
  • Treat all players fairly, giving each player the chance to play different positions
  • Teach sportsmanship and teamwork
  • Care of Pre-Ball Equipment

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Must have knowledge of game and enjoy coaching youth sports

Desirable experience and training

  • Has worked with young children before and is looking to gain experiences in coaching youth sports for a possible career in education or coaching

Concessions Stand Worker (Softball Complex)

Department: Parks and Recreation/Sports and Athletics
Pay Rate: $7.50/hr
Dates of Employment: Late May – Early August
Concession stand hours are weeknights and weekends
Avg. hours per week: Varies but can be 30 or more if available on weekends
Age Requirements: 15 years & older (15 year old must receive work permit)

Distinguishing features of work:

  • Workers will become familiar with all aspects of the stand from food preparation, food service and point of sale (working a register)

Examples of work performed:

  • Preparation of food to include hot dogs, nachos, jumbo pretzels, pop corn, sodas and more
  • Food Service which is taking the prepared item and packaging for the consumer
  • Point of Sale, to include; taking orders, ringing sales into register, collecting money and giving change
  • Providing quality customer service
  • Following cash handling policies and procedures
  • Maintain a clean concession stand

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

  • Interest in food service
  • Available to work majority of hours Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Desirable experience and training:

  • Must have interest in food service, if not from another job then some experiences at home working in the kitchen.

C O B R A (Children Outside Being Really Active)

Department: Parks and Recreation/Sports & Athletics
Pay Rate: $8.00
Dates of Employment: June – August
Monday – Thursday 8:45-11:45am
Avg. hours per week: 10
Age Requirements: 16 years of age & older

Distinguishing features of work:

  • Instructors for COBRA will plan and lead numerous sporting activities at a park setting keeping children active and having fun

Examples of work performed:

  • Working with program director and co-instructors to develop weekly and daily schedule of activities
  • Leading various games and activities
  • Playing games with participants
  • Care of supplies and equipment

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

  • Interest, knowledge, and experiences in sports
  • General athletic ability

Desirable experience and training:

  • Some experiences working with children in an organized activity.

Youth Volleyball Coach

Department: Parks and Recreation/Sports & Athletics
Pay Rate: $8.00/ hour
Dates of Employment: October – December
Avg. Hours Per Week: 6
Program meets either Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 5:30 pm to 8:00pm and Saturday mornings for games
Age Requirement: College Age and older

Distinguishing Features of Work:

  • Coaches are responsible for coaching two volleyball teams made up of 4th- 6th graders

Examples of Work Performed

  • Organizing and leading practices held once a week
  • Developing players’ skills along with teaching team work and sportsmanship
  • Communicating information to parents on a regular basis
  • Care of volleyball supplies

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must have knowledge of the game of volleyball as a player and or coach
  • Must be able to demonstrate proper techniques
  • Enjoy teaching young children

Desirable Experience and Training

  • Played competitive volleyball through at least two years of high school

Biddy Basketball Instructor

Department: Parks and Recreation/Sports & Athletics
Pay Rate: $8.00/hour
Dates of Employment: October – December
Avg. Hours Per Week: 10
Program meets Monday – Thursday 5:30 -7:45pm
Includes two Saturdays in December
Age Requirement: College Age and Older

Distinguishing Features of Work:

  • Instruct basketball to boys and girls in Kindergarten – first grade
  • Instruction will focus on fundamentals of the game; shooting, passing and dribbling by working in small groups and playing fun games and activities

Examples of Work Performed:

  • Assist in developing a lesson plan for the program
  • Instructing small groups of children in basketball fundamentals or rules of the game
  • Communicating information to parents on a regular basis
  • Enforcing program rules
  • Ability to learn first names of 120 participants in the program
  • Care of supplies and equipment

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Must be knowledgeable about the game of basketball
  • Must be able to demonstrate proper techniques to participants
  • Must enjoy working with young children

Desirable Experience and Training:

  • Played the game of basketball as a child
  • Have some experience working with children

Youth Basketball Coach

Department: Parks and Recreation/Sports & Athletics
Pay Rate: $8.00 /hour
Dates of Employment: January – March
Avg. Hours Per Week: 6
Program meets either Tuesday or Thursday between 5:30 – 8:45pm as well as Saturdays for games
Age Requirement: College Age and older

Distinguishing Features of Work:

  • Coaches are responsible for coaching two basketball teams ranging from 1st – 5th grades
  • Must be available for Saturday games

Examples of Work Performed:

  • Organizing and leading practices held once a week
  • Developing players skills along with teaching team work and sportsmanship
  • Communicating information to parents on a regular basis.
  • Care of basketball supplies

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Must have knowledge of the game of basketball as a player and/or coach
  • Must be able to demonstrate proper techniques
  • Ability to teach young children
  • Enjoy working with young children

Desirable Experience and Training:

  • Played organized basketball through school
  • Experience working with children

Weekend Softball Supervisor (Champion Fields)

Department: Parks and Recreation/Sports & Athletics
Pay Rate: $8.50/hr & up (based on experience)
Dates of Employment: Late May - Early August
Friday – Sunday (hours vary)
Avg. Hours Per Week: 25 (varies from week to week based on tournaments)
Age Requirements: 16 years of age & older

Distinguishing features of work:

  • Supervisor is responsible for overseeing softball Complex during weekend softball tournaments

Examples of Work Performed

  • Opening – Closing of Facility
  • Field maintenance before, during and after games
  • Trash pick up and dumping full cans
  • Filling water coolers for dugouts
  • Work closely with tournament staff to keep abreast of field needs and changes

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Must have knowledge and interest in the game of softball and/or baseball
  • Good verbal communication skills in dealing with the public

Desirable experience and training

  • Previous experience with light field maintenance a plus

Before/After School Enrichment Supervisor

Department: Parks and Recreation/Youth Programming
Pay Rate: $7.50/hr & up
Dates of Employment: Late August – Early June
Monday – Friday 6:30 – 8:00 am
2:45 – 5:30 pm
Avg. Hours Per Week: 15
Age Requirement: 18 and older

Distinguishing features of work:

  • This is a position that is responsible for supervising boys and girls kindergarten thru 5th grade at 8 local grade schools located in Normal

Examples of work performed

  • Help children with appropriate social skills by engaging them in games and activities
  • Work with groups or individual children on homework or school related activities
  • Monitor behavior and communicate with parents/guardians as needed
  • Work cooperatively with co-workers

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Must be able to plan and implement activities
  • Ability to Supervise program participants
  • Enjoy children
  • Must be personable and a good communicator in dealing with staff, participants, and parents

Desirable experience and training

  • Currently pursuing a career in the Education, Parks & Rec., or any other applicable field.
  • Supervisory experience with youth a plus
  • Certification in CPR/First Aid (class provided by NPRD)

Part Time Maintenance Specialist

Department: Parks and Recreation/Park Maintenance
Pay Rate: $10.60/hr & up
Dates of Employment: varies April-November
Hours: 7a.m-3p.m.
Average hours per week: 40
Age Requirement: 16 with a valid driver’s license

Distinguishing features of work:

  • Employees are expected to be able to work a 40 hour work week with minimum interruption through all types of weather. Must be available to work at least one weekend per summer and July 4th

Examples of work performed

  • Mowing with 44” walk-behind mowers and string trimmers
  • Daily trash pickup and restroom cleaning of all parks
  • Painting and staining
  • Concrete work
  • Landscaping
  • Softball field maintenance
  • Other mowing as experience allows (larger out-front mowers)

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Must have good common sense
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Previous experience in landscaping, irrigation, or mowing

Ironwood Golf Course Inside Counter Position

Department: Parks and Recreation/Golf Course
Pay Rate: $8.00/hr & up
Dates of Employment: March - November
7 days a week 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. ( 5 hour shifts)
Avg. Hours Per Week: 25
Must be at least 19 years of age

Distinguishing features of work:

  • This is an inside position at Ironwood Golf Course that is responsible for managing daily activity at the golf course

Examples of work performed

  • Working with POS system (RecTrac) collecting daily fees
  • Coordinating with other workers on daily events
  • Enforcing departmental rules and policies
  • Organizing and Cleaning of work area

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Must be knowledgeable with the game of golf
  • Good communication skills and personable

Desirable experience and training

  • Comfortable with POS on computers
  • Work Experience at a Golf Course

Ironwood Golf Course Maintenance

Department: Parks and Recreation/Golf Maintenance
Pay Rate: $10.00/hr
Dates of Employment: varies April-November
Hours: 5:30a.m-1:30p.m. (varies on time of year)
Average hours per week: 40
Age Requirement: must be at least16 years

Distinguishing features of work:

  • Employees are expected to be able to work a 40 hour work week with minimum interruption through all types of weather
  • Must be available to work at least two weekends per month and Holidays

Examples of work performed

  • Mowing with Z-Turn riding mowers
  • Daily trash pickup
  • Painting and staining
  • String trimming and push mowing
  • Landscaping
  • Irrigation repair
  • Other mowing as experience allows (larger out-front mowers)

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Must have good common sense
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Previous experience in landscaping, irrigation, or mowing

Ironwood Golf Course Outside Personnel

Department: Parks and Recreation/Golf Course
Pay Rate: $7.50 & up
Dates of Employment: March- November
Shifts vary 7 days a week 7:00 am – 8:00 pm ( 5 hour shifts)
Avg. Hours Per Week: 25
Age Requirement: must be at least 16

Distinguishing features of work:

  • This is a individual willing to work outside for majority of shift

Examples of work performed

  • Cleaning and parking of Golf Carts in orderly fashion
  • Over seeing of range and adjacent areas
  • Enforcing departmental rules and policies
  • Organizing and cleaning of work area

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Experience with the game of golf
  • Drivers license
  • Good communication skills and personable
  • Organization and Cleanliness

Desirable experience and training

  • Any experience working at a golf facility

Ironwood Golf Course Starter/Ranger

Department: Parks and Recreation/Golf Course
Pay Rate: $7.50 & up
Dates of Employment: April- September
Shifts vary 7 days a week 7:00 am – 6:00 pm ( 5 hour shifts)
Avg. Hours Per Week: 20
Age Requirement: Must be 16 years of age or older

Distinguishing features of work:

  • This is a individual willing to work outside for majority of shift controlling first tee and checking receipts of customer

Examples of work performed

  • Communicating with golfer and inside staff
  • Managing Tee area
  • Enforcing departmental rules and policies
  • Organizing and cleaning of work area

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Experience with the game of golf
  • Good communication skills and personable
  • Organization and Cleanliness

Desirable experience and training

  • Any experience working at a golf facility

Ironwood Golf Course Inside Concessions

Department: Parks and Recreation/Golf Course
Pay Rate: $7.50 & up
Dates of Employment: March- November
Shifts vary 7 days a week 7:00 am – 8:00 pm ( 5 hour shifts)
Avg. Hours Per Week: 25
Age Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older

Distinguishing features of work:

  • This is a concessions counter position serving the customer any concessions item, also prepping or closing of work station

Examples of work performed

  • Working counter area, collecting fees and coordinating with other workers
  • Selling of concession products
  • Enforcing departmental rules and policies
  • Organizing and cleaning of work area

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Must be comfortable working with POS on computer
  • Good communication skills and personable
  • Organization and Cleanliness

Desirable experience and training

  • Any concession or restaurant experience

Day Camp Co-Director

Division: Parks and Recreation/Youth Programming
Pay Rate: $8.50/hr
Dates of Employment: June – August , Monday – Thursday and some Fridays
Shifts: 6:30am – 3:30pm or 9:00am – 5:45pm
Avg. hours per week: 30 – 40
Age Requirement: Prefer College Age

Distinguishing features of work

  • Work eight to nine hour days outside at a local park
  • Very little time is spent indoors and a lot of time is spent at the swimming pool

Examples of work performed

  • Assist in the planning of daily activities and field trips
  • Verify daily attendance and sign out
  • Make sure camp is following the daily routine or schedule
  • Communicate with parents as needed
  • Keeping storage areas clean and organized and stocked with supplies and equipment
  • Keeping the supervisor informed of day’s activities and any issues/concerns

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Good communication skills with parents
  • Ability to follow through with discipline policy when necessary
  • Ability to work well with co-workers and able to delegate job duties as needed

Desirable experience and training

  • Previous experience working in an organized children’s program
  • Preferred experience taking children on field trips
  • Preferred CPR/First training experience
  • Pursuing an education or recreation degree is preferred

Day Camp Counselor

Department: Parks and Recreation/Youth Programming
Pay Rate: $8.20/hr
Dates of Employment: June – August , Monday – Thursday and some Fridays
Shifts: 6:30am – 3:30pm or 9:00am – 5:45pm
Avg. hours per week: 30-40
Age Requirement: Prefer College Age

Distinguishing features of work

  • Work eight to nine hour days outside at a local park
  • Very little time is spent indoors and a lot of time is spent at the swimming pool

Examples of work performed

  • Assist with planning daily activities and field trips
  • Interact with children when they are playing outside and in the swimming pool
  • Take daily attendance and daily sign out
  • Assist children with craft activities
  • Assist with keeping storage areas clean and organized

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • The ability to interact well with children ages 5-12 years
  • Enjoy working with youth and participating in outdoor activities
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work well with peers

Desirable experience and training

  • Previous experience working in an organized children’s program
  • Preferred CPR/First Aid training

Art Camp Director

Division: Parks and Recreation/Youth Programming/Cultural Arts
Pay Rate: $10.00 - $15.00/hr (depending on yrs of experience/education)
Dates of Employment: One Week in June
Avg. hours per week: 40
Age Requirement: Adult or College Age

Distinguishing features of work

  • Work with children 8 – 15 year olds who have a strong interest in art

Examples of work performed

  • Preparing for the class prior to the program beginning
  • May have to order supplies prior to program beginning
  • Prepared to keep participants busy for 6hrs a day with art activities
  • Supervise participants on a field trip

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Ability to instruct and keep the interest of the participants
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision

Desirable experience and training

  • Personal enjoyment of art
  • Previous experience teaching or taking art related classes
  • Previous experience working with children

Playmates Director

Division: Parks and Recreation/Youth Programming & Cultural Arts
Pay Rate: $11.00/hr
Dates of Employment: June – August , Monday – Thursday
Time: 9:00 am – 11:30am/ 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Avg. hours per week: 24
Age Requirement: Adult or College Age

Distinguishing features of work

  • Work with four classes of children 3 – 5 years old two times per week for eight weeks

Examples of work performed

  • Plan daily activities for various ages 3 -5 years
  • Supervise children on the outdoor playground
  • Communicate with parents as needed
  • Make sure storage area is clean and organized and stocked with appropriate supplies
  • Communicate to supervisor day’s activities and any issues/concerns
  • Discuss with staff their daily responsibilities

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Ability to work well with children ages 3 -5 years
  • Enjoyment of working with preschool aged children
  • Ability to communicate and work well with other adults
  • Knowledge of age appropriate activities

Desirable experience and training

  • Previous experience working in an organized preschool aged program
  • Preferred experience with CPR/First Aid training

Playmates Assistant

Division: Parks and Recreation/Youth Programming & Cultural Arts
Pay Rate: $7.00/hr
Dates of Employment: June – August , Monday - Thursday
Time: 9:00 am – 11:30am/ 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Avg. hours per week: 24
Age Requirement: 16 and older

Distinguishing features of work

  • Work with four classes of children 3 – 5 years old two times per week for eight weeks

Examples of work performed

  • Assist with planning daily activities for various ages 3 -5 years
  • Supervise children on the outdoor playground
  • Help to make sure storage area is clean, organized and stocked with appropriate supplies
  • Communicate any issues/concerns to director
  • Assist director with daily responsibilities

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Ability to work well with children ages 3 -5 years
  • Enjoyment of working with preschool aged children
  • Ability to communicate and work well with other adults
  • Knowledge of age appropriate activities

Desirable experience and training

  • Previous experience working with an organized preschool aged program or babysitting experience
  • Preferred previous experience with CPR/First Aid training

Arts In The Park Director

Division: Parks and Recreation/Youth Programming & Cultural Arts
Pay Rate: $8.70/hr
Dates of Employment: June – August , Monday - Friday
Time: 8:30am – 11:00am (M,W,F) and 12:30pm – 3:00pm (M-F)
Avg. hours per week: 27
Age Requirement: Adult or College Age

Distinguishing features of work

  • Working with two age groups, K-2nd grade and 3rd – 5th grade
  • There will be eight different classes throughout the week

Examples of work performed

  • Take daily attendance and end of program sign out
  • Assist program supervisor with selecting craft projects for program
  • Prepare sample project to show participants in the program
  • Run a well organized and safe program

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Should enjoy doing arts and craft projects with some personal experience
  • Should enjoy working with young children
  • Good communication skills and works well with others

Desirable experience and training

  • Previous experience working with children in an organized program
  • Prefer experience with CPR/First Aid training

Arts In The Park Assistant

Division: Parks and Recreation/Youth Programming & Cultural Arts
Pay Rate: $8.00/hr
Dates of Employment: June – August , Monday - Friday
Time: 8:30am – 11:00am (M,W,F) and 12:30pm – 3:00pm (M-F)
Avg. hours per week: 27
Age Requirement: 16 and older

Distinguishing features of work

  • Working with two age groups, K-2nd grade and 3rd – 5th grade
  • There will be eight different classes throughout the week

Examples of work performed

  • Assist taking daily attendance and end of program sign out
  • Assist program director with selecting craft projects for program
  • Assist director in preparing a sample project to show participants in the program
  • Help to run a well organized and safe program

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Should enjoy doing arts and craft projects with some personal experience
  • Should enjoy working with young children
  • Good communication skills and works well with others

Desirable experience and training

  • Previous babysitting experience or working with children in an organized program
  • Preferred experience with CPR/First Aid training

Gymnastics/Tumbling Director

Division: Parks and Recreation/Youth Programming & Cultural Arts
Pay Rate: $8.50/hr
Dates of Employment: June – August , Monday – Thursday, Saturday mornings
Time: 9:00am – 11:30am (M-TH) and 9:30am – 12:00pm (Sat)
Avg. hours per week: 12.50
Age Requirement: College Age

Distinguishing features of work

  • Teaching gymnastics and tumbling to a wide range of ages as well as skill level Apparatuses include the balance bean, vault and tumbling experience on floor

Examples of work performed

  • Evaluate the skill level of each participant
  • Teach participants skills on the balance beam, vault and floor
  • Run a safe and organized class

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Knowledge of skills associated with the apparatuses above
  • Knowledge of how to safely spot participants
  • Ability to perform most of the skills taught in the class

Desirable experience and training

  • Previous personal experience in gymnastics and tumbling required
  • Prefer experience working with younger children in an organized gymnastics/tumbling program
  • Prefer past experience with CPR/First Aid training

Gymnastics/Tumbling Coach

Division: Parks and Recreation/Youth Programming & Cultural Arts
Pay Rate: $8.00/hr
Dates of Employment: June – August, Monday – Thursday, Saturday mornings
Time: 9:00am – 11:30am (M-TH) and 9:30am – 12:00pm (Sat)
Avg. hours per week: 12.50
Age Requirement: 16 and older

Distinguishing features of work

  • Teaching gymnastics and tumbling to a wide range of ages as well as skill level
  • Apparatuses include the balance bean, vault and tumbling experience on floor

Examples of work performed

  • Assist evaluating the skill level of each participant
  • Teach participants skills on the balance beam, vault and floor
  • Assist in running a safe and organized class

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Knowledge of skills associated with the apparatuses above
  • Knowledge of how to safely spot participants
  • Ability to perform most of the skills taught in the class

Desirable experience and training

  • Previous personal experience in gymnastics and tumbling required
  • Preferred experience working with younger children in an organized gymnastics/tumbling program
  • Prefer past experience with CPR/First Aid training

Children’s Theater Director

Division: Parks and Recreation/Youth Programming & Cultural Arts
Pay Rate: $9.00 - $10.00/hr (depending on experience)
Dates of Employment: June – August
Time: 8:30am – 11:30am (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Avg. hours per week: 9
Age Requirement: Adult or College Age

Distinguishing features of work

  • Work with a wide range of ages and produce a musical or show to perform on the last day of the 8 week summer program

Examples of work performed

  • Supervise children 6 – 12 years of age
  • Research and select a musical or theater production for the participants
  • Prepare participants with experience to participate in tryouts
  • Be creative with other staff as well as participants to develop a background or set for production
  • Teach participants all the aspects of putting a production from beginning to end

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Personal experience with drama or theater
  • Some musical background is preferred
  • Knowledge of the ins and outs of putting on a production from beginning to end

Desirable experience and training

  • Previous experience working with a children’s theater program or other related children’s program
  • Prefer previous experience in CPR/First Aid training

Children’s Theater Assistant

Division: Parks and Recreation/Youth Programming & Cultural Arts
Pay Rate: $8.00/hr
Dates of Employment: June – August
Time: 8:30 am – 11:30am (M,W,F)
Avg. hours per week: 9
Age Requirement: 16 and older

Distinguishing features of work

  • Work with a wide range of ages and produce a musical or show to perform on the last day of the 8 week summer program

Examples of work performed

  • Assist director supervising children 6 – 12 years of age
  • Help research and select a musical or theater production for the participants
  • Help prepare participants with experience to participate in tryouts
  • Be creative with other staff as well as participants to develop a background or set for production
  • Help teach participants all the aspects of putting a production from beginning to end

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Personal experience with drama or theater
  • Some musical background is preferred
  • Knowledge of the ins and outs of putting on a production from beginning to end

Desirable experience and training

  • Previous experience working with a children’s theater program or other related children’s program
  • Prefer previous experience in CPR/First Aid training

Safety Town Instructor

Division: Parks and Recreation/Youth Programming & Cultural Arts
Pay Rate: $10.00/hr
Dates of Employment: Varies between April 1st and October 31st
Time: Varies between 9:00am – 4:00pm
Avg. hours per week: Will vary depending on # of rentals
Age Requirement: Adult or College Age

Distinguishing features of work

  • Work varied times throughout the day and varied days of the week
  • Work with ages of children 3 – 6 years

Examples of work performed

  • Set up and take down of Safety Town equipment
  • Instruction of the Safety Town program to the participants
  • Be attentive to participants to assure a safe environment
  • Ask assistance from parents and volunteers

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Ability to communicate appropriately with children ages 3 – 6 years.

Desirable experience and training

  • Previous experience working with children 3 – 6 years of age
  • Prefer previous training in CPR/First Aid

Safety Town Birthday Party Hostess/Host

Division: Parks and Recreation/Youth Programming & Cultural Arts
Pay Rate: $8.00/hr
Dates of Employment: May 1st – September 30th (mostly weekends)
Time: Varies between 9:00am – 7:00pm
Avg. hours per week: Will vary depending on the # of rentals
Age Requirement: 16 and older

Distinguishing features of work

  • Work varied times throughout the day and varied days of the week
  • Work with ages of children 3 – 6 years

Examples of work performed

  • Assist with set up and take down of Safety Town equipment
  • Supervise participants during the instructional portion of the Safety Town program
  • Assist instructor as participants drive vehicles through Safety Town
  • Assist instructor with games and activities with party participants

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Ability to communicate appropriately with children ages 3 – 6 years
  • Ability to help the party participants have an enjoyable party

Desirable experience and training

  • Previous experience working with children 3 – 6 years of age
  • Prefer previous training in CPR/First Aid

Concert Series Assistant

Division: Parks and Recreation/Cultural Arts
Pay Rate: $10.00/hr
Dates of Employment: May – October (Evenings and weekends)
Avg. hours per week: Will vary depending on schedule
Age Requirement: Adult or College Age

Distinguishing features of work

  • Supervise outdoor theater events taking place evenings and varied times on weekends

Examples of work performed

  • Assist performers with questions and set up/take down
  • Supervise the audience while performance is taking place
  • Assist audience with questions/concerns if they arise
  • Communicate with cultural arts supervisor any problems/concerns

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Good organizational and communication skills to assist performers as well as the audience
  • Enjoys attending theater or musical performances

Desirable experience and training

  • Preferred experience working with theater or musical performances

Tumbling Director/Coach

Division: Parks and Recreation/Youth Programming & Cultural Arts
Pay Rate: $8.50/hr
Dates of Employment: September - November (8 weeks) - Saturday mornings
January – March (8 weeks) – Saturday mornings
Times: 9:45am – 12:00pm (two classes)
Avg. hours per week: 2.25
Age Requirement: College Age

Distinguishing features of work

  • Teaching beginning tumbling and body coordination to children 3 – 5 years of age
  • Some apparatus work may be introduced depending on skill level, beam and/or vault

Examples of work performed

  • Assist evaluating the skill level of each participant
  • Teach participants skills on the balance beam, vault and floor
  • Assist in running a safe and organized class

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Knowledge of skills associated with the apparatus above
  • Knowledge of how to safely spot participants
  • Ability to perform most of the skills taught in the class

Desirable experience and training

  • Previous personal experience in gymnastics and tumbling required
  • Preferred experience working with younger children in an organized gymnastics/tumbling program
  • Prefer past experience with CPR/First Aid training

Pre School Sports Instructor

Department: Parks and Recreation/Sports & Athletics
Pay Rate: $8.00/hr & up
Dates of Employment: January 20 – March 10 (program orientation week of January 16)
October 13-December 8
Saturday’s 8:30am-12:30pm
Avg. Hours Per Week: 4
Age Requirement: 16 and older

Distinguishing features of work:

  • This is a pre school sports camp which teaches a variety of sports to young children.

Examples of work performed

  • Working with program director and fellow instructors to develop weekly and daily lesson plans
  • Developing creative ways to introduce a game and/or fundamental skill
  • Coordinating with co-workers to keep class moving, being fun and involving all participants in activity
  • Leading games and activities in large group and small group settings
  • Demonstrating various games and or skills to the participants
  • Enforcing departmental policies and procedures

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Must have basic sports knowledge and enjoy working with pre-school aged children

Desirable experience and training

  • Has worked with pre school aged children and ideally pursuing a career in Education or Early Childhood

Hip Hop Dance Instructor

Department: Parks and Recreation/Teen Programs
Pay Rate: $12/hr and up
Dates of Employment: 8 week sessions October-May
Weeknights 6:00-8:00pm
Average Hours per Week: 5
Age Requirement: College Age and older

Distinguishing Features of Work

  • Instructing Hip Hop dance to a variety of ages of children and teens

Examples of Work Performed

  • Work with program director to develop weekly and daily lesson plans
  • Interacting with participants to keep class moving, exciting, and fun
  • Teaching Hip Hop skills to a large group of 12 students as well as some one on one interaction with a participant
  • Demonstrating all dance moves to be taught
  • Enforcing department policies and procedures

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

  • Must have a sound knowledge of Hip Hop dance and have had prior Hip Hop instruction and preferably some teaching experience
  • Must enjoy working with youth of all age groups

Desirable Experience and Training

  • Multiple years of participation in Hip Hop programs
  • Dance lesson experience
  • Teaching experience

Swim Lesson Manager

Department: Parks & Recreation/Aquatics
Pay Rate: $ 10.25 /hr & up
Dates of Employment: June – August
Monday – Friday 8:00 - 11:30 am
Avg. Hours Per Week: 15
Age Requirement: 18 & older

Distinguishing features of work:

  • Swim lesson managers are responsible for supervising a staff of 25-30 swim lesson instructors
  • Managers assign instructors to classes, place children in classes, register participants, handle parent questions/complaints and conduct instructor training

Examples of work performed

  • Prepare staff training materials
  • Coordinate with other managers to present pre-season orientation
  • Divide program participants into appropriate class levels
  • Assign instructors to classes
  • Provide Evaluations to all lesson staff
  • Take water readings and perform basic pool maintenance

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Must have an understanding of Red Cross Learn to Swim Program and the level of performance required to pass each of the levels
  • Must be able to communicate well with both public and staff and approach them in a positive and tactful manner
  • Must have good swimming skills and be able to teach all levels of swim classes

Desirable experience and training

  • Previous experience as a swim instructor with proficient swimming skills
  • Certification in WSI preferred, CPR & First Aid required

Swim Lesson Instructor

Department: Parks and Recreation/Aquatics
Pay Rate: $8.75
Dates of Employment: June – August (Four two week sessions)
Morning Session: M-F 8:30 - 11:15 am
Evening Session: M-F 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Age Requirement: 15 & older (15 yr. Olds must provide a work permit)

Distinguishing features of work:

  • Teaching children , 6 months-15 years, the fundamentals of learning to swim thru the use of games, song and repetition

Examples of work performed:

  • Developing creative ways to teach a skill
  • Coordinating with co-workers to keep class moving, being fun and involving all participants in activity
  • Demonstrating various skills to the participants
  • Enforcing facility rules and teaching them to participants
  • Care of equipment and supplies

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Must be able to swim proficiently
  • Ability to demonstrate basic swimming skills
  • Must be comfortable working with young children
  • Must be able to work a minimum of three two week sessions

Desirable experience and training

  • Previous experience working with children is preferred. (babysitting or previous swim instruction experience)
  • Strong swimming skills required
  • Ability to swim all four competitive swim strokes preferred (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breastroke and Freestyle)

Aquatic Facility Manager

Department: Parks and Recreation/Aquatics
Pay Rate: $10.75
Dates of Employment: Memorial Day – Labor Day
Hours: Sunday-Saturday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Managers work with each other to make their own schedule and shifts to ensure the pool is covered at all times
Avg. Hours per week: 30-40
Age: 20 years and older

Distinguishing features of work:

  • Aquatic Facility managers report to the Aquatic Supervisor
  • Oversee daily operations of either the Anderson or the Fairview Pool
  • Two facility managers are hired for each aquatic facility and equally divide the hours
  • Managers make their own schedules but usually work 3-4 days per week from opening (12:00) to close (8:00)

Examples of work performed

  • Monitor water readings and make adjustments to the chemical balance as needed
  • Backwash filters, assign staff to vacuum the pool and maintain a clean facility
  • Monitor staff to ensure they are maintaining standards
  • Monitor staff scheduling to ensure proper coverage
  • Answer patron's questions and address complaints as necessary
  • Check daily paperwork for accuracy and submit to Aquatic Supervisor
  • Assist with staff orientation
  • Enforce all Town of Normal and facility policies consistently and with courtesy

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Must possess Jeff Ellis & Associates Lifeguard license and be willing to become instructor certified if needed
  • Must have previous aquatic experience including Lifeguarding & public relations
  • Must have a basic understanding of water chemistry and mechanical functions of pool equipment
  • Must be able to communicate well with both public and staff and approach them in a positive and tactful manner
  • Previous experience with or knowledge of the requirements of Jeff Ellis and Associates client facilities

Desirable experience and training

  • Previous pool management experience or experience in an aquatic leadership position

Lifeguard

Department: Parks and Recreation/Aquatics
Pay Rate: $9.00/hr
Dates of Employment: Memorial Day – Labor Day
Pool hours are:12:00-8:00 pm every day
Lifeguard shifts vary. Potential shifts include 12:00-8:00 pm; 12:00-6:00 pm; 11:00-4:00 pm; 4:00-8:00 pm and 6:00-2:00 pm
Avg. hours per week: Usually between 27-35 hours/week
Age: 16 years and older

Distinguishing features of work

  • Lifeguards are scheduled 4-5 days/week
  • Lifeguard staff rotate between the Anderson Aquatic Center and the Fairview Family Aquatic Center
  • Extra hours guarding private rentals are available
  • Weekly in-service training sessions are required
  • Bonuses are available for exemplary performance

Examples of work performed

  • Constantly scan assigned zone of protection to keep swimmers safe
  • Tend to guests with first aid situations
  • Enforce facility rules and address patrons in a courteous manner
  • Slide dispatch
  • General cleaning, pool maintenance and other duties as assigned

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Must be certified thru the International Lifeguard Training Program (Jeff Ellis & Associates)
  • Must be dependable and alert

Desirable experience and training

  • Good swimming skills

Pool Cashier

Department: Parks & Recreation/Aquatics
Pay Rate: $8.75/hr
Dates of Employment: Memorial Day-Labor Day
Pool hours are:12:00-8:00 pm every day
Cashiers shifts start at 9:00 am-Monday-Friday and at 11:30 Saturday & Sunday
The pool closes at 8:00 pm daily
Potential shifts include 9:00 am-5:00 pm; 11:30 am-6:00 pm; 12:00-8:00 pm
Avg. hours per week: Usually between 27-35 hours/week
Age Requirement: 16 years and older

Distinguishing features of work

  • The cashiers wait on customers that are entering the facility, answer phone calls from the public, schedule birthday parties and private rentals as answer general questions from the public
  • Cashiers also take swim lesson and season pass registrations before the pool opens to the public

Examples of work performed

  • Greeting and waiting on the guests
  • Collecting admission fees
  • Making correct change
  • Operating a computerized register and activity registration
  • Answering the phone and assisting guests with questions
  • Making birthday party and private rental reservations
  • Registering guests for swim lessons and season pool passes
  • General cleaning and other duties as assigned

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Excellent cash handling and change making skills required
  • Must be customer focused while enforcing facility policies
  • Must be comfortable working with people of all ages
  • Cashiers are scheduled to rotate between the Fairview Family Aquatic Center and the Anderson Aquatic Center
  • Staff must have transportation to work at either aquatic facility

Desirable experience and training

  • Previous experience in a cash handling or customer service position preferred

Pool Concession Stand Worker

Department: Parks and Recreation/Aquatics
Pay Rate: $7.75/hr
Dates of Employment: Memorial Day- Labor Day
Concession stand hours: 12:00-8:00 pm
Avg. hours per week: Varies but can be up to 30
Age Requirements: 15 years & older (15 year old must provide a work permit)

Distinguishing features of work:

  • Workers will become familiar with all aspects of the stand from food preparation, food service and point of sale (working a register)

Examples of work performed:

  • Preparation of food to include hot dogs, nachos, jumbo pretzels, pop corn, sodas and more
  • Food Service which includes taking the prepared item and packaging for the consumer.
  • Point of Sale, to include; taking orders, ringing sales into register, collecting money and giving correct change
  • Providing quality customer service
  • Following cash handling policies and procedures
  • Maintain a clean concession stand

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

  • Interest in food service
  • Hard worker
  • Available to work a variety of hours on weekdays and weekends, including holidays

Desirable experience and training:

  • Must have interest in food service, if not from another job then some experiences at home working in the kitchen.

Concession Stand Shift Supervisor

Department: Parks and Recreation/Aquatics
Pay Rate: $8.75/hr
Dates of Employment: Memorial Day- Labor Day
Concession stand hours are:12:00-8:00 pm
Avg. hours per week: Varies but can be up to 30
Age Requirements: 15 years & older (15 year old must provide work permit)

Distinguishing features of work:

  • Shift Supervisors are responsible for ensuring the day to day operations are carried out according to facility policies and guidelines
  • Shift supervisors will become familiar with all aspects of the stand from food preparation, food service and point of sale (working a register) and will lead their employees by example

Examples of work performed:

  • Facilitate weekly inventory of all concession items
  • Count down drawers at the end of the night and submit end of day reports to the Finance Department
  • Work side by side with concession staff in food preparation, point of sale transactions and general cleaning
  • Providing quality customer service
  • Follow cash handling policies and procedures
  • Maintain a clean concession stand
  • Make recommendations to the Concession Manager for changes in daily operation and inventory levels

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

  • Previous experience in food service
  • Hard worker with previous leadership experiences
  • Must be responsible and able to work in a supervisory position with peers

Desirable experience and training:

  • Previous experience in a concession stand in a leadership position desirable

Birthday Party Hostess

Department: Parks and Recreation/Aquatics
Pay Rate: $7.75/ hour
Dates of Employment: Memorial Day – Mid August
Avg. Hours Per Week: 2-6
Age: 15 and up (15 year olds must obtain a work permit)

Distinguishing Features of Work:

  • Host(ess) is responsible for greeting and facilitating aquatic birthday parties
  • The host(ess) gets the guests settled in the faciliy, serves the birthday treats and facilitates/leads the birthday games
  • Host(ess) hours depend on the number of parties scheduled

Examples of Work Performed

  • Welcoming guests as they arrive and helping them get settled
  • Preparing and leading birthday games
  • Serving birthday food

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must be outgoing and personable
  • Must have experience working with children (babysitting)
  • Ability to work a variety of days and times (12:00-8:00 pm)
  • Must be dependable

Desirable Experience and Training

  • First aid and CPR training preferred but not required.

Swim Lesson Manager – Fall/Winter

Department: Parks and Recreation/Aquatics
Pay Rate: $ 10.50 /hr & up
Dates of Employment: Mid September – Mid November and
Mid January – Mid March
Avg. Hours Per Week: 6 hours
Lessons conducted Monday & Wednesday 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Additional hours acquired prepping for lessons and making calls to instructors
Age Requirement: 18 & older

Distinguishing features of work:

  • Swim lesson managers are responsible for supervising a staff of 10-12 swim lesson instructors. Managers assign instructors to classes, place children in classes, register participants, handle parent questions/complaints and conduct instructor training.

Examples of work performed

  • Prepare staff training materials
  • Divide program participants into appropriate class levels
  • Assign instructors to classes
  • Provide Evaluations to all lesson staff

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Must have an understanding of Red Cross Learn to Swim Program and the level of performance required to pass each of the levels
  • Must be able to communicate well with both public and staff and approach them in a positive and tactful manner
  • Must be have good swimming skills and be able to teach all levels of swim classes

Desirable experience and training

  • Previous experience as a swim instructor with proficient swimming skills
  • Certification in WSI preferred, CPR & First Aid required

Swim Lesson Instructor - Fall / Winter

Department: Parks and Recreation/Aquatics
Pay Rate: $8.75
Dates of Employment: Mid September – Mid November and
Mid January – Mid March
Avg. Hours Per Week: 3 hours
Lessons conducted Monday & Wednesday 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Age Requirement: 15 & older

Distinguishing features of work:

  • Teaching children , 6 months-15 years, the fundamentals of learning to swim thru the use of games, song and repetition.

Examples of work performed:

  • Developing creative ways to teach a skill
  • Coordinating with co-workers to keep class moving, being fun and involving all participants in activity
  • Demonstrating various skills to the participants
  • Enforcing facility rules and teaching them to participants
  • Care of equipment and supplies

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Must be able to swim proficiently
  • Ability to demonstrate basic swimming skills
  • Must be comfortable working with young children

Desirable experience and training

  • Previous experience working with children is preferred. (babysitting or previous swim instruction experience)
  • Strong swimming skills required
  • Ability to swim all four competitive swim strokes preferred (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breastroke and Freestyle)

Teen Camp Counselor

Department: Parks and Recreation/Teen Programming
Pay Rate: $8.00/hr
Dates of Employment: June – August , Monday – Thursday, Off 4th of July Week
Shifts: 9:00am – 5:45pm, once a week 7:00am-5:45pm
Avg. hours per week: 40
Age Requirement: Prefer College Age

Distinguishing features of work:

  • Work 8-9 hr. days outside at a local park
  • Very little time is spent indoors and a lot of time is spent at the swimming pool
  • Very interactive with teens and on the go all day long
  • Work in a group-team building environment

Examples of work performed:

  • Assist with planning daily activities and field trips
  • Participate in all camp activities. Example: cooking projects, fishing, horseback riding, rock climbing, challenge courses, scavenger hunts, team competitions, etc.
  • Interact with teens when they are in activities outside and in the swimming pool
  • Take daily attendance and daily sign out
  • Assist teens with craft activities
  • Assist with keeping storage areas clean and organized

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

  • The ability to interact well with teens age 12-14 years
  • Enjoy working with teens and participating in outdoor activities
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work well with peers and director

Desirable experience and training:

  • Previous experience working in organized children or teen program
  • Prefer CPR/First Aid training
  • Prefer experience in camping, fishing, and outdoor activities
  • Prefer experience in art projects

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