Adaptive Program Instructor

Town of Natick; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Natick is seeking part-time staff to support participants in a recreational program. You will take responsibility for the health, well-being and happiness of participants, supervise instructors, participate in activities, and work as a team with other staff.

Qualifications include a minimum age of 16, experience with Special Needs recommended, ability to interact with all ages and ability levels, and current CPR/FA certification per MA Health Department; CORI/SORI form is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Experience working with Special Needs recommended.
• Ability to interact with all ages and ability levels.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the health, well-being and happiness of participant
• Encourage respect for personal property, equipment and facilities
• Set a good example for participants in all areas
• Supervise, assist instructors and actively participate in all aspects of the participants’ day.
• Assist staff with participant’s toileting and feeding needs.
• Work as a team with other staff
• Monitor social interactions between participants and public, assess for appropriate behavior

Skills

Teamwork

Supervision

Communication

Job description

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Essential Functions

• Take responsibility for the health, well-being and happiness of participant
• Encourage respect for personal property, equipment and facilities
• Set a good example for participants in all areas
• Supervise, assist instructors and actively participate in all aspects of the participants’ day.
• Assist staff with participant’s toileting and feeding needs.
• Work as a team with other staff
• Monitor social interactions between participants and public, assess for appropriate behavior

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
• Experience working with Special Needs recommended
• Ability to interact with all ages and ability levels

Special Requirements

• Has or is able to obtain current CPR/FA Certification approved by Massachusetts State Health Department.
• Must fill out CORI/SORI form

Compensation

This position is Grade 1 of the Town’s Part-Time Pay Plan with an hourly range of $16.00 to $16.98 based upon qualifications and experience.

EOE