Job Details
Status of Employment:
Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Description:
To assist individuals with disabilities ages 13 and older in evening programs, implementation and oversight of the scheduled activities for both indoor and outdoor recreational settings.
Essential Functions:
* To provide direct leadership, supervision, and assistance in the implementation of all assigned recreation evening programs and services.
* Assist in providing developmentally appropriate activities that meet the needs and interests of participants with disabilities.
* Assist in the implementation of daily activities in a program setting according to established schedule.
* Accompany and participate with participants in scheduled activities or field trips.
* Assist in the development and implementation of goals and objectives specific to area of responsibility.
* Assist in the evaluation of programs and services in area of responsibility.
* Maintain program area in a clean, organized, and neat manner.
* Assist with the maintenance of reports and records regarding participants, programs and services.
* Establish a cooperative working relationship with coworkers and parents.
* Attend pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions.
* Conduct self in accordance with the policies and procedures as established by the park district.
* Participate in park district safety and training program to ensure that work performed and services provided are implemented in a safe manner.
Qualifications
Education:
* Completion of sophomore year of high school required.
* High school graduation preferred.
* Some college desirable.
Experience:
* Experience working with adults or children with special needs preferred.
* Assisted in supervising groups of individuals in a recreational setting preferred.
Knowledge:
* General knowledge of recreation, parks, and leisure service field.
* General knowledge of recreational programs and services for adults with disabilities.
* General knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities for adults with disabilities in a recreational environment.
License / Certification:
* Valid driver's license required for programs including transportation, otherwise preferred.
* Valid First Aid and CPR certification required within one (1) year.
Hours:
Weekday evenings, some weekends, and some daytime hours depending on program needs. Approximately 5 - 20 hours per week.
Conditions of Employment May Include:
* provide proof of date of birth.
* provide a copy of driver's license or photo identification.
* provide driver's abstract if position duties require driving.
* submit to a reference check and employment verification.
* submit to a state criminal background check.
* submit to pre-placement drug testing.
* submit to pre-placement lifting evaluation.
* submit to random, reasonable cause and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
Contact:
Maria Owens
Recreation Specialist-Special Recreation
Questions Only: email Maria at ...@waukegnaparks.org
Closing Date:
Open until filled.