Special Recreation Program Assistant

Oak Lawn Park District•Oak Lawn, IL

About The Position

NOW HIRING: Special Recreation Program Assistant Are you looking for a fun, rewarding, and highly engaging part-time position that gives back to the disability community? The Oak Lawn Park District Special Recreation Department is seeking high-energy, compassionate individuals to assist with our weekly social and sports programs, including Special Olympics programming. ABOUT US: The Oak Lawn Park District, incorporated in 1944, has a long and proud history of serving the recreational needs of our 56,000 residents with a myriad of recreational programs and services. We operate under the state tax cap as a municipal corporation, meaning we are our own taxing body. Overseen by a Board of five elected officials, the District manages a combination of 34 parks and facilities which cover over 280 acres. In addition, we manage a Special Recreation Cooperative that offers recreational programs and services to individuals with disabilities in 9 municipalities. The Oak Lawn Park District is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Personnel Department.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Ability to effectively supervise and participate in programs with participants.
Ability to be creative in delivery of recreation activities.
Understand and exhibit behavior consistent with stated values of the Oak Lawn Park District.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with children, the general public, parents and fellow staff members.
Ability to work both independently, as well as in a team/group setting.
Quick thinking skills, as well as patience when needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in working with children, teens, and adults with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with various social and sports programs held throughout the week
Act in a professional, responsible, and respectful manner at all times when interacting with participants, parents/guardians, and coworkers
Actively lead activities and engage participants to ensure a fun and inclusive program environment
Communicate effectively with participants, parents/guardians, coworkers, and supervisors
Maintain awareness of surroundings to ensure participant safety at all times
Complete and maintain required trainings, including CPR/AED & First Aid, Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment, and any additional trainings assigned before or during employment
Demonstrate flexibility to work at multiple sites or schools as needed
Adhere to and enforce Oak Lawn Park District rules and policies
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Part time employees receive 25% off general programs with the exception of PDNA, contracted, trips and private lessons.
In order to encourage a healthy lifestyle for our staff members, the Park District provides all staff with the opportunity to use our fitness facilities at the Community Pavilion and the Racquet, Fitness and Gymnastics Center free of charge.

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