Inclusive Recreation Support Specialist

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

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.