CUSR Sports and Community Support Staff
About The Position
The CU Special Recreation Sports and Community Support Staff works alongside Program Leads to provide safe, inclusive, and engaging therapeutic recreation experiences for individuals with disabilities. Programs may include sports, swimming, fitness, bowling, crafts, community outings, social events, and special events. This hands-on role includes participant supervision, personal care and mobility assistance, program setup, and active participation in activities. The current hiring focus is the Adult In-Day Program, which runs from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Afternoon and evening availability may also be available. This is a Part-Time 2, non-exempt position with hours not to exceed an average of 19 hours per week. Staff must be available to work at least three programs per season or one program per month to remain active. The role offers hands-on experience in inclusive and therapeutic recreation and opportunities to develop skills in communication, behavior support, adaptive recreation, participant safety, and teamwork. The Champaign Park District can provide required training, including First Aid, CPR and AED certification, concussion awareness, mandated reporter training, harassment prevention, bloodborne pathogen training, CPI training, facility training, and driver training when applicable. The Champaign Park District is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employees must comply with applicable equal opportunity and harassment laws, policies, and procedures.
Requirements
- Able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry items up to 100 feet; heavier lifting requires assistance or mechanical support.
- Available to work at least three programs per season or one program per month to remain active.
- Patient, dependable, energetic, and genuinely interested in supporting individuals with disabilities.
- Comply with equal opportunity and harassment laws, policies, and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Previous direct experience supporting individuals with disabilities is preferred.
- Enthusiasm for inclusive recreation and willingness to learn.
Responsibilities
- Assist Program Leads with organizing, supervising, and leading recreational activities.
- Help create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for participants.
- Supervise participants during programs, trips, community outings, and special events.
- Provide individualized support, including behavior management, feeding, toileting, clothing assistance, and other daily living needs.
- Assist with safe transfers, repositioning, wheelchair mobility, wheelchair lifts, and vehicle wheelchair securement as needed.
- Actively participate in sports, swimming, fitness, and other recreational activities alongside participants.
- Set up, monitor, clean, and properly store program equipment and supplies.
- Communicate participant needs, concerns, progress, and program feedback to Program Leads and Coordinators.
- Complete assigned program documentation and promptly report accidents, injuries, illnesses, or incidents.
- Assist with inventorying and recommending program supplies and equipment.
- Attend staff meetings and required training.
- Follow Champaign Park District safety, confidentiality, equal opportunity, and harassment-prevention policies.
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat and cold.
Benefits
- Benefits and employee perks provided in accordance with Champaign Park District policies for the Part-Time 2 employment classification.
- Job-related training.
- Professional skill development.
- Hands-on recreation experience.
- Opportunities to make a positive impact in the community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
