The Afterschool Team Member is responsible for the supervision and safety of all program participants.

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Qualifications: At least 16 years of age. Experience working with children is preferred. Enthusiastic, energetic, and patient individual. CPR, First Aid/AED certification is a must (will train in house).

Immediate Supervisor: The Team Member is responsible to the Site Supervisor.

Essential Functions:

1. Plan, direct, and supervise activities for children.
2. Promote the philosophy pf the Beforeschool/Afterschool program.
3. Enforce all programs rules and regulations.
4. Maintain site in a well-groomed manner.
5. Participate in all meetings and workshops.
6. Use all Beforschool/Afterschool equipment in a safe and proper manner.
7. Implement and lead new and creative activities.
8. Be a good role model for all Beforschool/Afterschool participants.
9. Complete all other duties assigned.

Psychological Considerations: The team member may need to resolve differences and problems that may arise between children.

Physiological Considerations: Must have the ability to lift 40 pounds.

Environmental Conditions: Activities are performed both indoors and outdoors. Environmental considerations can include but are not limited to weather conditions and building maintenance/ and or construction.

Cognitive Considerations: Must posses’ good safety awareness and judgment. Must be friendly and like to work with people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

Pickleball Instructor (part-time)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Teach pickleball lessons and lead pickleball programs for the Morton Grove Park District’s pickleball program under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor – Athletics.

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DUTIES:

1. Arrive to lessons/classes 30 minutes before the start of class wearing the assigned Park District Staff shirt.
2. Set up all equipment and supplies as required. Instructors need to use their own pickleball racquet.
3. Follow guidelines set by the Recreation Supervisor – Athletics.
4. Notify Recreation Supervisor – Athletics and Guest Services if inclement weather causes scheduling changes.
5. Attend required trainings and meetings.
6. Perform the job safely and in compliance with Park District policies and procedures.
7. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Recreation Supervisor, Superintendent of Recreation and/or the Executive Director. However, in an emergency perform all duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be at least 18 years old. Must be a high school graduate, or possess a G.E.D.
2. Must have a complete understanding of the game of pickleball, knowledge of the rules and minimum playing experience.
3. Must be able to play pickleball and demonstrate the skills required for pickleball. Must be able to communicate effectively with others for safety purposes and to allow for coordination of work. Must be able to recognize unsafe conditions and respond accordingly.
4. Must be able to respond to emergency situations quickly while understanding procedures and policies. Instructors must abide by the guidelines and policies set by the district.

The pickleball instructors will be representing the Morton Grove Park District. It is very important that the instructors always conduct themselves in a professional manner. Additionally, they must possess a high level of energy and initiative and work cooperatively and harmoniously with patrons and fellow employees. Must be able to stand and walk for a long period of time. Must be able to lift 20+ pounds if needed. Pickleball Instructors are regularly exposed to outdoor conditions including sun, high humidity, wind, and excessive heat and cold.

Due to the needs of the Park District, additional evening or weekend hours may be required. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the Pickleball Instructor position. Nothing contained herein shall preclude or limit the Park District from changing this written job description through addition, deletion, or modification of essential job duties.

Schedule: 2-4 hours per week on weekday evenings during program sessions beginning mid-April. Classes for beginner to intermediate level players.

Employee Benefits: Pool membership, fitness membership, fitness classes, and access to park district-run programs.

Salary Range: $40-$45/hr.

Dance Instructor Sub
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Summary: Under the direction of Recreation Supervisor and Dance Coordinator. Dance teachers are responsible for instructing students in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and other forms of dance as determined by the supervisor. Dance teachers plan their dance program to meet students’ needs. Explain and demonstrate techniques and methods of dance, drill pupils in execution of dance steps, choreograph and direct dance performances according to style of dancing taught. Participate in the planning and execution of the annual dance recital.

Qualifications: Must be at least 21 years old. Degree in Dance or Education with dance experience preferred. Experienced in dance performance required and teaching experience preferred. Ability to work independently and creatively.

Essential Functions:

1. Arrive in studio no earlier than 15 minutes prior to the start of your first class for preparation.
2. Responsible for daily set up and cleanup of studio.
3. Maintain materials and storage areas.
4. Fill in as a substitute for other teachers when possible and run class as prepared by the lead instructor.
5. Evaluate each student’s performance and technique.
6. Keep appropriate records including attendance reports, emergency forms, costume orders and other records as necessary.
7. Maintain a classroom atmosphere that is conducive to learning.
8. Meet regular and predictable attendance requirements.
9. Participate in staff meetings.
10. Maintain professional competence in dance techniques.
11. Keep an open line of communication with the parents of students, keeping them informed as to the progress of their child.
12. Work as a team with the dance staff to achieve the overall purpose of the program.
13. Demonstrate good communication skills teaching a classroom.
14. Submit availability for class scheduling purposes when requested.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.
16. Fill out accident reports as needed.
17. Display a cooperative, positive attitude when working with staff and students. |
18. Maintain a knowledge of park policies, confidentiality of student and staff records and information, and loyalty to park district.
19. At no time should an instructor assistant be in a closed room alone with a child, either another child, parent or staff member should be present.
20. Do not release a child to anyone without written permission from the parents.

Marginal Functions:
1. Responsible for certain aspects of the annual spring dance recital as assigned.
2. Dance recitals and showcases include but not limited to measuring students for
costumes, music and costume selection, choreography, music taping, stage lighting
needs, and student direction at dress rehearsal and performance.

Physiological Considerations:
1.Ability to demonstrate technique, skills and choreography.
2. Frequently sitting and walking.
3. Occasionally balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and reaching.

Environmental Considerations:
1. Employee general work area is indoors, in a smoke fee, open office environment with controlled temperature and fluorescent lighting.
2. Employee may be exposed to a variety of communicable diseases to include exposure to the potential of blood borne pathogens in a number of settings and areas within the Park District area.

Cognitive Considerations:
1. Employee must be able to listen, hear and speak.
2. Use of hands and fingers will regularly be required, and the ability to stand, sit and walk
for extended periods of time.

Safety Consideration:
1. Worker must be able to use good safety awareness and judgment.
2. Worker must be able to participate in safety related training as required.
3. Worker must be able to follow direction from supervisor with safe and effective follow through.

Employee Benefits: Pool membership, fitness membership, fitness classes, and access to park district-run programs.

Pay Range $20.00 – $27.00

Revised 4/2025

Birthday Party Host
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Summary: The Birthday Party Host is responsible for supervising the facility and participants. Sets up, leads, and takes down for the birthday parties.

Qualifications: Must be at least 16 years old. Ability to work independently and efficiently. Pleasant and friendly personality. Works well with children.

Supervisor: The Birthday Party Host reports to the Recreation Supervisor.

Essential Functions:
-Arrive 45 minutes (minimum) prior to party to set-up.
-Responsible for set-up and clean-up of party.
-Keep all equipment and supplies in good condition, keep storage of materials neat.
-Keep in consideration all safety guidelines and procedures.
-Supervise activities of birthday party.
-Administer first aid to one’s capabilities.
-Implement/lead new and creative ideas.
-Serve in a professional and courteous manner with the highest regard to customer.
-At the end of the birthday party complete facility cleaning checklist and time sheets.
-Serve cake and beverages.
-Provide a positive interaction and communication with the children and parents.
-At no time should a birthday party host be in a closed room alone with a child.

Psychological Considerations: The Birthday Party Host is responsible for a safe and well-organized party.
May have to work under stressful situations when First Aid or CPR is required.
Must have the ability to lift 40 pounds.

Environmental Considerations: May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds when setting up or taking down.

Cognitive Considerations:
-Must possess good safety awareness and judgment.
-Must be friendly and like to work with people of all ages.
-Employee must listen, hear and speak.
-Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Safety Responsibilities:
-Must be able to follow direction from supervisor with safe and effective follow.
-Worker must be able to use good safety and awareness and judgment.
-Worker must be able to participate in safety related trainings as required.

Employee Benefits: Pool membership, fitness membership, fitness classes, and access to park district-run programs.

Pay Range $15-$16

Revised 8/2025