South Suburban Special Recreation Association

815.806.0384
info@sssra.org
19910 80th Avenue
Tinley Park, IL
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day Camp Recreation Leader

Position Title
Recreation Leader

Accountability
Program Manager

Qualifications
Proven experience or willingness to work effectively with children and /or adults with disabilities in community recreation or education field will be considered. Have an attitude of enthusiasm and commitment in providing recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Must possess good oral and written communications. Ability to work independently with direction from the supervisor. The Recreation Leader must demonstrate dependability, promptness and punctuality. Be able to maintain a professional attitude when working with staff, parents and /or community contacts.

Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with obtaining equipment and supplies, program set up and clean up.

Attend weekly meetings before and after camp.

Initiate active involvement with participants in all program activities.

Willingness to participate fully and learn new skills.

Teach leisure skills to participants.

Interact with the participants and encourage interaction and socialization among peers.

Provide assistance and care of individuals, including: instruction, proper behavior management, and assist with daily living skills or refer to Site or Activity Supervisor.

Complete any necessary documentation, and paperwork as assigned by supervisor.

Maintain constant communication and quality customer service towards parents, staff, participants, general public and agency contacts as a representative of SSSRA.

Attend required staff meetings, orientations, and training sessions.

Report any problems or concerns to the Site Supervisor or Day Camp Coordinator.

Read, understand, and abide by all SSSRA staff policies and procedures.

Seek to provide programs that reflect the agency mission statement.

Other duties as assigned.

Safety Duties
Be aware of and use proper safety precautions for staff, volunteers, and participants.

Actively support the SSSRA risk management program.

Essential Job Functions
Seasonal Recreation Leaders must, with or without reasonable accommodations be able to perform the following functions:

Active participation in recreational activities for 6.5 hours per day.

Assists in setting up equipment.

Understand and follow through on simple oral and written instructions related to the assignment.

Get to and from designated points at a program site quickly and without hesitation.

Communicate clearly with small or large groups of people, emergency personnel, agency staff, affiliated agencies and participant families.

Receive, review and respond to written material whether by mail, facsimile or email.

Provide assistance when complex problems arise from program mishaps or interactions with agency employees/volunteers or clients.

Lift and carry items up to 50 lbs. for a distance of 300 ft.

Be able to independently operate wheelchairs, and vehicle tie downs for wheelchairs.

Be able to lift/transfer individuals with physical challenges, or physically restrain participants, up to 300 lbs. with assistance.

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