Kid's Connection Cluster Coordinator 

Applications are currently being accepted for a Kid’s Connection Cluster Coordinator.  This is a full-time, exempt administrative position. Responsibilities include management and further development of a high quality before and after-school recreational program.

Duties include:

• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
• Track registration changes and attendance.
• Plan, coordinate, implement, supervise, and evaluate programs and staff.
• Organize people, facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Help assure facilities are secure, safe and hazard free.
• Respond to customer concerns and suggestions.
• Maintain confidentiality of private information, relating to volunteers, staff, and participants, consistent with park district policies and legal requirements.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with staff, vendors, participants, District 308, and the general public.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Park and Recreation, Elementary Education, or related field with a minimum of eighteen hours in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience managing people, programs and multiple facilities.
• Effective communication skills in both written and verbal form.
• Possess decision-making, conflict resolution, negotiation, delegation and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to operate office machinery and computers. Knowledge of Word, Class and Excel.
• Understand and exhibit behavior consistent with stated values of the Park District.

Submit a letter of application and resume' to Cheryl Keilson, Superintendent of Early Childhood Programming, Oswegoland Park District, 810 Preston Ln., Oswego, IL 60543 or ckeilson@oswegolandpd.org.

Lifeguards

• Responsibilities include ensuring patrons' safety, cleaning, and customer service
• Civic Center Aquatic Park and Winrock Pool
• Training provided
• Hours range from 6:45 am - 11 pm, 7 days a week, dependent on special events
• Must be at least 16 years of age and a swimmer
• Priority given to past summer employees in good standing
• Questions? Contact Carolyn Murray 630.554.4467 or cmurray@oswegolandpd.org

Birthday Party Hosts

• Lead birthday parties for children at the Civic Center and Boulder Point
• Duties include greeting the guests, set up, running games, and clean up
• Must be 16 years or older
• Candidates should be creative, enthusiastic, pleasant, and energetic
• Hours vary, and will include weekends and some evenings
• Contact Denise Jasutis at 630.554.4463 or djasutis@oswegolandpd.org.

Kid's Connection Leaders
The Oswegoland Park District has openings for leaders in its before and after school Kid’s Connection program located in each District 308 elementary school. Perfect for recent grads looking for experience, or parents who can bring their own child with them for free!

• Duties include organizing games and activities, serving snacks, going on field trips, planning crafts, cleaning and playing!
• A sincere commitment to nurturing each child’s exceptional self, and the ability to communicate professionally with children, parents, school and park district staff are required.
• Monday - Friday, mornings 6:30-8:30am, afternoons 3:15-6:15pm, or both
• Experience with school age children a plus
• Hourly rate from $8 - $9.75, commensurate with experience
• Must be 19 years of age with a high school diploma and at least six hours of college coursework in early childhood.
• Questions? Contact Lynne Saidac at 630.554.4485 or lsaidac@oswegolandpd.org

Kid's Connection Supervisors
The Oswegoland Park District has openings for supervisors in its before and after school Kid’s Connection program located in each District 308 elementary school. Perfect for recent grads looking for experience, or parents who can bring their own child with them for free!

• Duties include organizing games and activities, serving snacks, going on field trips, planning crafts, cleaning and playing!
• A sincere commitment to nurturing each child’s exceptional self, and the ability to communicate professionally with children, parents, school and park district staff are required.
• Monday - Friday, mornings 6:15-8:30am, afternoons 3:15-6:15pm, or both
• Experience with school age children a plus
• Hourly rate commensurate with experience
• Must be 21 years of age with at least six hours of college coursework in early childhood.
• Questions? Contact Lynne Saidac at 630.554.4485 or lsaidac@oswegolandpd.org