Recreation Aide - SEA

Compensation & Benefits:

Expected hiring range $15.25 to $16.25 based on education, experience, and skills.
 

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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 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 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.

Salary : $15 - $16