Day Camp Recreation Leader

WSSRA Franklin Park, Illinois, United States

About this position

Immediate Supervisor: Site Supervisor

Hours: Full Day and Half Day positions

Pay Rate: Starting at $15.00 per hour (hourly rate based on experience and education)

Job Purpose: Initiating hands-on involvement of persons with disabilities in WSSRA Summer Day Camp

Essential Functions of the Job:

- Commitment to Day Camp site(s) as assigned, including all training sessions

- Participate fully and encourage active involvement with participants in all camp activities

- Assist with daily living skills, which may include toileting, feeding, dressing, transferring, and pushing participant in wheelchair

- Support WSSRA risk management program by watching for the general safety of all participants

- Work in cooperation with the site supervisor in setting up, carrying out, and cleaning up of camp activities

- Maintain confidentiality regarding participants

- Transport self to and from camp location(s)

- Other duties as assigned


Requirements

Qualifications:

-Must be 16 or older

- Positive attitude towards individuals with disabilities.

- Ability to work independently with direction from supervisor.

- Dependable and punctual.

- Enthusiastic, willingness to learn and participate fully.

- Previous experience working with persons who have disabilities or related experience preferred.