Swim Staff - Recreation Leader

WSSRA • Berwyn, IL

102d • $15

About The Position

We are WSSRA and we provide recreation programs for adults and children who have a physical impairment, a mental disability, or any other type of disability! We are looking for staff to work our swim programs! WSSRA conducts swim lessons to allow all individuals to progress from beginner to advanced swimming abilities. Our swim lessons cover fundamental body positions, breath control, stroke drills, and age-appropriate safety skills while emphasizing swimming as fun and enjoyable. By using the Michael Phelps IM program, our lessons are designed for gradual skill progression and goal setting.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years old.
• Positive attitude towards individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to work independently with direction from supervisor.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Enthusiastic, willingness to learn and participate fully.
• Previous experience working with persons who have disabilities or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate hands-on involvement of persons with disabilities in all WSSRA program activities.
• Participate fully and encourage active involvement with participants in all program activities.
• Assist with daily living skills, which may include toileting, feeding, dressing, transferring and pushing participant in wheelchair.
• Support WSSRA risk management program by watching for the general safety of all participants.
• Work in cooperation with the supervisor in setting up, carrying out and cleaning up program activities.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding participants.
• Transport self to and from program locations.
• Commit to seasonal program(s) as assigned, including all orientation sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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