Intern

South Suburban Special Recreation Association

Tinley Park (IL)

On-site

USD 18,000 - 26,000

Part time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule
Learn new skills
Share your talents
Paid leave for all workers

Job summary

South Suburban Special Recreation Association in Tinley Park, IL offers a part-time internship in Therapeutic Recreation, focusing on supervising and evaluating weekly programs for individuals with disabilities. You will assist in program inclusion, help select season offerings, and engage participants in planning while supporting staff and volunteers.

The role provides hands-on experience, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to contribute to fundraising and public relations activities within

Qualifications

  • Pursuing an Associates degree, Bachelor's degree preferred in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
  • Related experience will be considered.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise, plan and evaluate weekly programs, day camps, and events as assigned by the Intern Supervisor.
  • Assist with inclusion process and inclusions.
  • Assist in selection of programs for each season.
  • Involve participants in program planning and respond to requests from participants and parents.
  • Assist in orientations and training of seasonal staff and volunteers.
  • Prepare budget estimates and routine/special reports for the Superintendent.
  • Prepare program information for flyers, brochures, and news releases.
  • Participate in agency fundraising events and public relations activities.

Skills

Program planning
Supervision
Communication skills
Internship completion

Education

Associates degree
Bachelors degree preferred
2 year degree

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: TINLEY PARK, IL 60487Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 HourlyIntern

Qualifications
  • Pursuing an Associates degree, Bachelor's degree preferred in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field. Related experience will be considered.
  • Knowledge and ability to plan, supervise and evaluate recreation programs and special events for persons with disabilities.
  • Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Completing an internship for school.
Duties
  • To supervise, plan and evaluate weekly programs, day camps, cooperative programs and special events as assigned by the Intern Supervisor.
  • To assist with the inclusion process as well as work some inclusions.
  • To assist in the selection of programs to be offered each season.
  • To involve participants in the program planning process.
  • To act upon requests, suggestions by participants and parents concerning recreation services.
  • To assist in orientations and training of seasonal staff and volunteers.
  • To prepare budget estimates, routine, and special reports for the Superintendent.
  • To prepare program information for flyers, brochures, and news releases.
  • To participate in agency fundraising events and public relations activities.
Benefits
  • Job experience working with a variety of wonderful individuals of all ability levels.
  • Flexible schedule.
  • Learn New Skills.
  • Share your talents.
  • Paid Leave for All Workers-Earn up to 5 paid days off per year.
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