After School Enrichment Site Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY: The After School Enrichment (ASE) Site Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the implementation of positive youth development practices with daily activities and interactions with children. The ASE Site Coordinator is responsible for ensuring program quality, including assisting in the implementation of activities, providing leadership and guidance to staff, and overseeing the ordering and distribution of snacks, materials, and all supplies needed to operate the program. This is a PT 2 position, benefits listed below

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

• Supervise and ensure the safety of participants and staff at all times

• Provide guidance to staff while onsite in adhering to program quality standards

• Serve as the on-site point person during emergency situations and ensure employees and participants follow procedures as documented

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement and execute program activities with school-aged program staff

• Supervise snack time with participants

• Responsible for maintaining daily attendance records

• Assist in daily participant arrival and departure procedures

• Maintain a positive relationship with all employees, participants, parents, vendors, and volunteers

• Communicate any site employee, participant, behavioral, or disciplinary problems to the Recreation Supervisor

• Keep assigned areas clean and sanitized as needed

• Support the agency's risk management protocols and safety initiatives

• Promptly report any safety hazards, incidents, or injuries to the appropriate staff

• Ability to maintain and support high-quality programs

• Ability to make effective decisions and communicate well with fellow team members, parents, and participants

• Support safety protocols and attend required training sessions

• Actively contribute to the Park District's sustainability goals

• Perform other related duties as assigned, based on agency needs

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively support the safety program that will effectively control and reduce accidents

• Obey the practical safety rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Wilmette Park District safety program that are pertinent to the activities conducted by the department

• Become familiar with and follow the safety procedures of the Wilmette Park District, including, but not limited to, fire, severe weather, and evacuation procedures

• Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices, or conditions observed to the immediate supervisor, Human Resources/Risk Management division

• Attend and participate in required safety training

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least 18 years of age 

• Previous experience in childcare or an educational setting

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Ability to engage with children in a warm, supportive, and structured manner

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Dependability, flexibility, and a team-player attitude

• Ability to lead or assist with games, group activities, and small projects

• Clear decision-making and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Positive energy, initiative, and a genuine interest in working with children

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Exposure to cleaning and disinfecting supplies

• Must be able to lift and/or move 25 pounds

• Frequently required to stand and walk

• Occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance

• The noise in the work environment is generally moderate to loud

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must possess CPR/First Aid certificates within three months of hiring, provided by the Park District

• Complete annual District trainings, including, but not limited to, Sexual Harassment Training annually and Mandated Reporter training every three years

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The general work area is indoors, in a smoke-free environment, with controlled temperature and fluorescent lighting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The outdoor work area depends on the season.

HOURS:

Follows the 2025–2026 D39 School Calendar

• Monday–Thursday: 3:00–5:00 PM

• General hours of duty will be approved by the Recreation Supervisor – School Age Programs and the Recreation General Manager