Part-time CU Special Recreation Athletics & Inclusion Specialist

CHAMPAIGN PARK DISTRICT • Champaign, IL

14d • $18 - $18

About The Position

The CU Special Recreation Athletics & Inclusion Specialist plays a vital role in creating inclusive, meaningful athletic experiences for individuals with disabilities. This hands-on leadership position supports athletes, supervises inclusion staff, and helps ensure programs run smoothly, safely, and with dignity for every participant. If you’re passionate about adaptive recreation, inclusion, and making a real impact, this role offers the chance to lead, mentor, and advocate every day.

Requirements

• Minimum of twenty-one (21) years old
• Coursework and/or experience in therapeutic recreation, recreation, special education or related areas
• Demonstrated experience in a supervisory capacity
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience with individuals with disabilities of various ages and diagnosis
• Ability to adapt and modify activities
• Ability to create practice plans
• Ability to lead practices and delegate duties to support staff
• Ability to create behavior plans and instruct CU Special Recreation staff on implementation of behavior plans.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Passionate about helping individuals with disabilities.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Active listening, understanding diverse needs and concerns.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate Inclusion Assistants and support staff
• Develop and lead adaptive athletic practices that support athletes of all abilities
• Create and assist with behavior and inclusion plans, providing direct participant support
• Coordinate staff assignments and respond to daily program and placement needs
• Support Special Olympics programming, including paperwork, training compliance, and transportation
• Serve as a liaison between CU Special Recreation staff, Park District staff, participants, and families
• Lead staff meetings and contribute to ongoing staff training and development
• Maintain required certifications and ensure safety, professionalism, and confidentiality at all times
• Participate actively in programs, including sports, swimming, and other physical activities

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 20% discount on qualified room and shelter/pavilion rentals for employees and immediate household members
• Free drink & popcorn at the Virginia Theatre when showing your Park District badge
• Recognition Programs: Posi Bucks appreciation rewards
• Impact Awards ($50 award for approved nominations)
• Keeva Keeling Outstanding Employee of the Year recognition
• Cell phone carrier discounts
• AFLAC group-rate voluntary benefit options
• SPOT Pet Insurance group discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed