Inclusion Companion (Ice Skating)

NSSRA; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Job summary

NSSRA is seeking an Ice Skating Inclusion Companion to support participants on the ice, helping them learn skating skills in a positive, encouraging setting.

This part-time role is designed for individuals 16 years or older, with flexible scheduling across the NSSRA program locations in Wilmette and Glenview. Additional duties will be explained during interviews and orientation.

Qualifications

• To be an Inclusion Companion you must be 16 years of age or older.
• Additional duties will be explained during the interview process and orientation.

Responsibilities

• Engage with participants on the ice and help them learn new skating skills.
• Support skaters during lessons, games, and warm-ups in a positive, encouraging environment.

Skills

Ice skating

People skills

Job description

At NSSRA, we believe that everyone deserves the chance to play. Formed in 1970 with that goal in mind, we were the first Special Recreation Association in the country, offering programs and services for children, teens and adults with disabilities. We are similar to a park district, however we only serve residents in our partner communities with special needs.

ABOUT THE JOB

Some people with disabilities choose to participate in park district or recreation department programs alongside people without disabilities. That’s where we come in.NSSRA’s Inclusion services are availableto participants of programs offered within NSSRA’s thirteen partner communities at no additional cost to the family.

As an Ice Skating Inclusion Companion at NSSRA, you will:

• Engage with participants on the ice and help them learn new skating skills.
• Support skaters during lessons, games, and warm‑ups in a positive, encouraging environment.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for confident ice skaters who enjoy working with participants of all abilities and want a fun, rewarding, and flexible part‑time role.

• To be an Inclusion Companion you must be 16 years of age or older.
• Additional duties will be explained during the interview process and orientation.

THE FINE PRINT

Current Ice Skating Program Locations

• Wilmette
• Glenview

All positions are part‑time and work schedules may range from a minimum of 1 hour per week up to 28 hours per week. Scheduling is assigned by program season, and hours are flexible and can be adjusted per season. Reliable transportation is required to ensure attendance at all scheduled programs. When committing to work a program you must be able to work all meeting dates for the entire season.

Pay: Starting at $16.50 per hour

BENEFITS

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

NSSRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.