Recreation Aide - Spec Rec Evening Prog PT

Company: Waukegan Park District
Location: Waukegan
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

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.
* 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 mowens@waukegnaparks.org

Closing Date:

Open until filled.

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