Inclusion Companion (Ice Skating)

NSSRA•Highland Park, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NSSRA provides inclusion services for participants with disabilities who take part in park district or recreation department programs alongside people without disabilities. Inclusion services are available at no additional cost to families in NSSRA’s thirteen partner communities. The Ice Skating Inclusion Companion engages with participants on the ice, helps them learn skating skills, and supports them during lessons, games, and warm-ups in a positive, encouraging environment. The role is part-time and flexible, with schedules assigned by program season and hours that may be adjusted each season. Current program locations are Wilmette and Glenview. Reliable transportation is required, and employees who commit to a program must be available for every meeting date during that season. Additional duties are explained during the interview process and orientation.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must be a confident ice skater.
Must enjoy working with participants of all abilities.
Reliable transportation is required to attend all scheduled programs.
Must be able to work all meeting dates for the entire season when committing to a program.

Responsibilities

Engage with participants on the ice and help them learn new skating skills.
Support skaters during lessons, games, and warm-ups in a positive, encouraging environment.
Attend all meeting dates for each program season when committed to work that program.