Compensation & Benefits:
Expected hiring range $15.25 to $16.25 based on education, experience, and skills.
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Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County: Make An Impact, Apply Today!
General Statement of Duties:
To assist individuals with disabilities ages 13 and older in Special Recreation summer evening programs, implementation and oversight of the scheduled activities for both indoor and outdoor recreational settings.
Essential Functions:
• Provide direct leadership and assist in the implementation of all assigned recreation programs and services. • Assist in providing developmentally appropriate activities that meet the needs and interests of the participants. • Assist in the implementation of daily activities in a program setting according to established schedule. • Participate in scheduled daily activities with participants. • Accompany participants on field trips. • May transport supplies via a park district vehicle. • Assist in the development and implementation of goals and objectives specific to the area of responsibility. • Assist in the evaluation of programs and services in area of responsibility. • Maintain program area in a clean, neat, and organized manner. • Assist in the purchase, distribution, and maintenance of proper inventory for all supplies and materials within area of responsibility. Submit appropriate receipts as required. • Establish cooperative working relationships with co-workers and parents of participants. • Attend department and park district meetings and training sessions. • Perform duties in compliance 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 done in a safe manner.
Marginal Functions:
• Assist with other recreation programs, services, and special events as needed. • Assist staff and volunteers in the performance of their duties. • Perform other duties as assigned.
Age:
16 years and older
Education:
• Two years of high school preferred. • High school graduation is highly preferred. • Some college desirable.
Experience:
• Working with individuals of various ages and abilities. • Assisted in supervising groups of individuals in a recreational setting preferred.
Knowledge:
• General knowledge of recreation, parks, and leisure service field. • General knowledge of programs and services for assigned area of responsibility. • General knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities for participants in a recreational setting.
License / Certification:
• Valid driver's license preferred. • First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one (1) year.
Conditions of Employment May Include:
• Provide proof of date of birth. • Provide a copy of drivers license or photo identification. • Provide drivers abstract if position duties require driving. • Submit to a reference check and employment verification. • Submit to a state criminal background check. • Submit to a pre-placement physical and drug screening if position will involve transportation of participants. • Submit to reasonable cause and post-accident alcohol and drug testing.
Hours:
• Weekday evenings, some weekends, and some daytime hours depending on program needs. • Approximately 5 - 15 hours per week
Contact: Maria Owens Recreation Specialist-Special Recreation Questions Only: email Maria at mowens@waukegnaparks.org
Closing Date: Open until filled.