Counselor - Special Rec Camp SEA

Job DetailsJob Location: Adaptive Recreation Center - Waukegan, IL 60085Position Type: SeasonalSalary Range: $15.00 - $18.52 HourlyJob Category: Non-Union

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Description:

• Assist in the planning, organization, implementation, and oversight of daily schedule of activities for youth in both indoor and outdoor recreational settings.

Summer Camp Counselor - Special Recreation Duties: Work with children with a disability in a summer day camp setting.

• Provide direct leadership and supervision to assigned day camp programs and services.
• Provide developmentally appropriate activities that meet the needs and interests of the participants.
• Implement camp activities in program setting according to established schedule.

Accompany program participants on field trips. May transport program participants and supplies using a park district vehicle.

• Participate with program participants in scheduled daily activities; swim with program participants two to three days a week, ride along on pick-up and drop off routes.

May need to set up a specific schedule within the park district camp setting to manage the needs of a camper in an inclusive setting.

• Establish cooperative working relationships with co-workers and parents.

Attend pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions.

• Conduct self in accordance with the policies and procedures as established by the park district.
• Participate in park district safety and training program to ensure that work performed and services provided are implemented in a safe manner.

Qualifications:

Age: 16 years and older

Education:

High school diploma preferred. Some college desired.

Experience:

Working with youth. Supervision of groups of youth in a recreational setting preferred.

Experience:

working with children with special needs preferred. Knowledge: General knowledge of recreation, parks, and leisure service field. General knowledge of day camp and after-school programs and services. General knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities for youth in a recreational environment. General knowledge of behavior management for youth with a disability.

License / Certification: Valid driver’s license required for programs including transportation, preferred if not including transportation. First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one (1) year. Current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification preferred Conditions of Employment May Include: Provide proof of date of birth.

• Provide a copy of driver's license or photo identification.
• Provide driver's abstract if position duties require driving.

Submit to a reference check and employment verification. Submit to a state criminal background check. Submit to a pre-placement physical and drug screening if position will involve transportation of participants. Submit to reasonable cause and post-accident alcohol and drug testing. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:15pm Approximately 25-35 hours per week.

Contact: Kari Robinson, CTRS, CPRP Recreation Supervisor-Special Recreation Questions only: email Kari at krobinson@waukeganparks.org Closing Date: Open until filled.