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Decatur Park District

Park Leader

Decatur, IL · On-site

... grounds. 7. Support and promote city-wide activities of the Decatur Park District. 8. Enforce Park District policies. 9. Run food program. 10. Keep your park litter free as much as possible.

Decatur Park District

Seasonal Custodian

Decatur, IL · On-site

$15/hr

Regularly check park grounds, parking lots, paths and play surfaces on a daily basis and perform ... Perform the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules ...

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Park Leader

Park Leader

Decatur Park District

Decatur, IL • On-site

Other

PTO

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Job description

JOB TITLE: Summer Park Leader
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
A Summer Park Leader job is demanding to the individual both physically and mentally. The experiences throughout the summer can be most rewarding to a person who enjoys working with people of all ages.
The following items are not inclusive of the total job, but are listed to give the candidate a better understanding of what will be required from them if they are selected for the job.
Each leader will: 
1. Attend Park Leader and employee orientations.
2. Attend Friday morning staff meetings as needed.
3. Work Monday through Friday, (parks closed July 4th). No vacation time off allowed, except for sickness. We adhere strictly to this policy.
4. Report directly to the summer supervisor.
5. Adhere to the proper dress code.
6. Recieve a salary dependent upon the listed schedule. Hours will be assigned upon being hired for this position. Salaries will be paid bi-weekly.
All leaders must be able to work with other leaders assigned to that paticular park. As a working unit these leaders will:
1. Follow all rules and regulations to the letter of the law. Liability is a major factor.
2. Create and promote various activities that will appeal to all clients of the park.
3. Provide arts and crafts programs.
4. Supervise all playground activities.
5. Provide for proper care of equipment.
6. Maintain grounds.
7. Support and promote city-wide activities of the Decatur Park District.
8. Enforce Park District policies.
9. Run food program.
10. Keep your park litter free as much as possible.
Qualities found to be desirable for successful Summer Park Leaders:
1. Ability to plan, organize, and supervise various recreation activities.
2. Must be willing to consider needs and feelings of others when dealing with them.
3. Personality that is outgoing and friendly.
4. Aggressive approach to completing a job.
5. Able to work effectively with both children and adults.




































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