Accessible Recreation Assistant

City of Evanston; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Evanston is seeking an Accessible Recreation Assistant to support supervision and safety for participants with disabilities across multiple activities including Special Olympics sports, after-school programs, trips, camps, and social events.

The role involves individualized support, safety procedures, and collaboration with the recreation team. CPR/First Aid and NCI certifications are required, with a seasonal schedule and varying hours.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must be highly motivated and enthusiastic in order to provide quality experiences for our participants.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug/alcohol screen.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• NCI (Non-violent Crisis Intervention) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision and safety of individuals with disabilities using behavior management plans and NCI techniques.
• Demonstrate good safety awareness and judgment.
• Maintain open communication with Program Coordinator/leader and staff about participants' needs, progress, or situations.
• Provide individualized support to ensure participants' successful participation in activities.
• Provide personal assistance to individuals with disabilities, including transfers, eating, toileting, etc.
• Follow directions, policies, and procedures.
• Enthusiastically implement and participate in activities.
• Maintain a professional attitude with participants, families, staff, and community members.
• Attend mandatory trainings.

Skills

Age 16+

Motivated & enthusiastic

Background check

CPR/First Aid

NCI certification

Job description

Accessible Recreation Assistant - Job Description

Location: Various locations

Description: The Accessible Recreation Assistant is responsible for assisting with the supervision and safety of children, teens, and adults with various types of disabilities. Provides individualized support and assistance with the organization and implementation of activities to enable successful recreation participation. Program opportunities include Special Olympics sports, adapted sports, after-school activities, trips, camps, and social events.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Must be highly motivated and enthusiastic in order to provide quality experiences for our participants
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug/alcohol screen
• CPR and First Aid certification required
• NCI (Non-violent Crisis Intervention) certification required

Essential Functions

• Assist with supervision and safety of individuals with disabilities including implementing behavior management plans and NCI (Non-violent Crisis Intervention) techniques and First Aid, once certified
• Demonstrate good safety awareness and judgment
• Maintain effective and open communication with Program Coordinator/leader and other staff with information concerning participants' needs, progress, or situations related to programming
• Provide individualized support as needed to ensure participants' successful participation in activities
• Provide personal assistance to individuals with disabilities as needed, including assistance with transferring, eating, toileting, etc.
• Must be able to follow directions, policies, and procedures
• Enthusiastically implement and participate in activities
• Maintain a professional attitude with participants, families, other staff, and community members
• Attend mandatory trainings

Marginal Functions

• Complete availability forms, documentation, and other materials as needed, in a timely manner
• Maintain own schedule and submit electronic timesheets in a timely manner, as guided by the City payroll schedule
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying items weighing 20-50 pounds with mechanical assistance or team lift
• Maintain program facilities in a neat and orderly manner
• Gather, load, transport and set up equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned by Program Coordinator/leader

Rate

Starting at $16.75/hour

Schedule

This is a seasonal position that includes a varying number of consecutive weeks (typically 8-10/season) during the fall, winter, spring, and/or summer. A predetermined schedule based on staff availability and interest will be provided in the form of a seasonal assignment prior to the season beginning. Total hours per season varies based on assignment.

Supervision

This position receives supervision support from the Accessible Recreation Program Coordinator, Inclusion Coordinator, and/or the Inclusion & Accessibility Division Manager

Selection Procedure

Structured Oral Interview

The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Human Resources Office at 847-448-8204 (voice) or 847-866-5095 (TTY).