Come join our Recreation Department staff as a CAP Site Director! Site Directors are responsible for planning, organizing, leading and supervising the participants through the activities of the Children at Play before and after school program in the assigned school site within School Districts 25, 59, and 21. Additional responsibilties include supervision of Asst. Site Directors & Activity Leaders. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with shifts available in the morning and afternoon.  Additional hours may be required when school is not in session or is only in session for half of the day. Part-Time Wages CAP Site Director Job Description JOB SPECIFIC INFORMATION * Creates, plans, and implements a variety of daily activities for CAP program, including, but not limited to: arts and crafts, sports, music, dance, games, nutrition, teambuilding, social activities, outdoor play, special events, and homework time. * Communicates with school staff daily-checking absences * Creates and distributes a monthly calendar/newsletter (electronically sent to CAP Supervisor) * Works closely with the inclusion staff to ensure a smooth transition for special needs participants * Distributes registration and all other CAP program information for upcoming half-day and full-day programs to all parents * Maintains an inventory of supplies, milk, and snacks, and submits requests to CAP Supervisor at least one week in advance * Follows and enforces the guidelines set forth by the CAP Staff and Parent Manuals and wears staff shirt as directed * Responsible for training new staff by covering information in the New Employee Packet * Assigns staff responsibilities for daily activities * Handles staff disciplinary issues as needed, including NWSRA-communicates with CAP Supervisor * Responsible for creating staff schedule-monitoring staff-to-participant ratios * Works with CAP Supervisor to schedule CAP staff on full and half days * Submits requests for time off, reports absences to the CAP Supervisor, and arranges for substitute staff as needed * Administers appropriate consequences for participants’ unacceptable behavior and refers more severe conduct problems to the CAP Supervisor SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS  * Associate’s Degree in Education, Recreation, or related field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience * Minimum three years of experience working with or supervising children in a childcare or program setting; supervisory experience preferred * Must pass Illinois Criminal Background Check (ISP fingerprint), DCFS CANTS screening, and TB test; CPR/AED (Child & Adult) certification required * Strong ability to work with school-aged children and maintain positive relationships with staff, families, and the public * Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and customer service skills; ability to remain composed in high-stress or emergency situations * Self-motivated with the ability to follow through on tasks, work independently, and take direction from supervisors BENEFITS WE OFFER * PTAC Membership to ARC * Discounts on some programming * KinderCare Discount * Position is IMRF eligible AHPD OVERVIEW The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 100-year history, we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years, and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility. The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to a cohesive environment to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.