Recreation Aide - Spec Rec Evening Prog PT

## Recreation Aide - Special Recreation Evening Programs - PT

**Status of Employment**

Part-Time, Non-Exempt

**Compensation & Benefits:**

Expected hiring range $15.00 to $16.00 based on education, experience, and skills.

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**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.
• Wear assigned uniforms while on duty.
• Attend pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions.
• Conduct self-according to the policies and procedures 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
**Age:**

• 16 years and older.

**Education:**

• Junior in high school or higher grade level.
• 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.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one (1) year.

**Hours:**

• Weekday evenings, some weekends, and some daytime hours depending on program needs. Approximately 5 - 15 hours per week.

**Conditions of Employment:**

• 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 reasonable cause and post-accident alcohol and drug testing.

**Contact:**

Maria Owens

Recreation Specialist-Special Recreation

• Questions Only: email Maria at [[email hidden]](mailto:[email hidden])
• **Closing Date:**
• Open until filled.