Inclusion Support Counselor

City of Ballwin - Ballwin, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Ballwin, MO

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

An Inclusion Support Counselor works with individuals of varied ages and disabilities in existing recreational programs offered by the parks and recreation departments participating in Municipal Partners for Inclusive Recreation. Responsibilities vary based upon each participant's needs, but can range from one-on-one support for a program participant to assistance as needed. Responsible for facilitating their participation and socialization in the program's activities, as needed per their disability. This may involve adapting the environment, adapting rules and teaching methodologies, and adapting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Possess a positive attitude and a desire to work with people with disabilities in a Recreation environment.
• Demonstrate patience.
• Demonstrate creativity, initiative, enthusiasm, dependability and punctuality.
• Interact with and work as a team-player with the program participant, his/her family, peers, and staff.
• Willingness to be actively involved and participate in the program.
• Willingness to acquire new skills.
• Ability to develop a rapport with the program participant as well as everyone involved in the program.
• Ability to learn and to grow in the position by accepting constructive feedback from their supervisor, parents and/or program staff.
• Ability to provide a safe and fun environment for all.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age or older.
• Prior work experience with children is essential.
• Ability to plan, organize and personally lead children in a variety of games, activities, sports, arts/crafts.
• Prior customer service experience, leadership and/or staff supervision experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain a professional working relationship with parents and children involved with the programs.
• Experience leading and implementing the risk management system.
• Must be available for a full summer at 40 hours per week.

Nice-to-haves

• Attaining a degree in Parks and Recreation, Education or a related field preferred.

Benefits

• Starting Salary $14.00 per hour
• Uniform provided: 2025 Summer camp staff shirt, shorts and tennis shoes