Accessible Recreation Assistant

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

Job summary

City of Evanston seeks an Accessible Recreation Assistant to help supervise and support participants with disabilities across a variety of activities, including Special Olympics sports and camps.

You will work under the Accessible Recreation Program Coordinator and must hold CPR and First Aid, plus NCI certification, to ensure safety and high-quality participation. This seasonal role requires enthusiasm and strong communication.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision and safety of individuals with disabilities, implementing behavior plans and NCI techniques and First Aid as certified.
• Demonstrate good safety awareness and judgment.
• Maintain open communication with Program Coordinator and staff about participants' needs and progress.
• Provide individualized support to ensure successful participation in activities.
• Provide personal assistance with 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

CPR and First Aid

NCI certification

Background check

Enthusiastic

Communication

Job description

• Position Type: Parks, Recreation & Community Services - Seasonal
• Date Posted: 8/27/2026
• Location: Various Locations

Accessible Recreation Assistant - Job Description

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 DivisionManager

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).