Therapeutic Recreation Junior Counselor

Irmo Chapin Recreation Comm; Irmo, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness memberships

Program & activity discounts (50%)

Contracted program discounts (20%)

Facility rentals discounts (50%)

Park pass to Saluda Shoals Park plus ½

Referral program with bonuses

SC Retirement System enrollment

Job summary

Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission is seeking outgoing, enthusiastic, and dependable staff for its Afternoon Adventures program at Crooked Creek Park and Seven Oaks Park. Must be available Mon-Fri, 2:30-6:30 P.M.

and some half days; with close supervision, the employee assists adult staff with daily activities and programs for children with disabilities. Experience with people with cognitive, behavioral or physical disabilities, special education or recreation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with people with cognitive, behavioral or physical disabilities; special education or recreation is preferred.
• Must be 16 years of age or older on the first day of employment.
• Must be available Mon-Fri, 2:30-6:30 PM and some half days/in-service days.

Responsibilities

• Assists adult staff with daily activities and programs for children with disabilities.
• Caretaking responsibilities may include athletic/outdoor activities, skill-building games, and assistance with feeding and toileting.

Job description

The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission is seeking outgoing, enthusiastic, and dependable staff for its Afternoon Adventures program at Crooked Creek Park and Seven Oaks Park. Must be available Mon-Fri, 2:30-6:30 P.M and some half days and in-service days; with close supervision, this employee assists adult staff with daily activities and programs for children with disabilities. Experience with people with cognitive, behavioral or physical disabilities, special education or recreation is preferred.Some activities may include athletic and outdoor recreation, skill building games and activities and care taking responsibilities such as assistance with feed and toileting.Experience with people with cognitive, behavioral or physical disabilities , special education or recreation is preferred.Must be 16 years of age or older on first day of employment.

Part-TimeEmployee Benefits:

• $5 Fitness Memberships
• 50% discount on ICRC programs & activities
• 20% discount on contracted programs
• 50% discount on facility rentals @ Crooked Creek, Mungo, and Seven Oaks Parks.
• Free park pass to Saluda Shoals Park, 50% discount on recreational equipment rental
• Referral program with employee bonuses
• Option to enroll into the SC Retirement System