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

Employment Opportunities

Join Our Team!

Are you looking for a part-time job with purpose? South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA) provides recreation programs for individuals with disabilities throughout seven park districts and three recreation and parks departments. Individuals of all ages can participate in arts & crafts, music, special events, field trips, Special Olympics sports and a variety of other programs with the necessary adaptations. In addition to SSSRA’s own programming, individuals can participate in park district and recreation department programs with the assistance of an Inclusion Aide.

Interested in working or volunteering at SSSRA? Take a look at the opportunities below, and apply today!

If you have any questions, please contact:
SSSRA
815.806.0384
info@sssra.org

Support Staff Manager

Learn More and Apply for the Support Staff Manager Position


Part-Time Staff

SSSRA is currently hiring for the following part-time positions:

Recreation Leaders for weekly programs and special events
Recreation Supervisors
Summer Day Camp Staff
Special Olympics Coaches
Drivers
Sign Language Interpreters

Hourly rate starts at $14.11 and we offer a flexible schedule.

Part-time staff must be at least 16 years of age or 15 years of age with a work permit. Drivers must be 21 years or older with a valid driver’s license and complete a driver abstract.

Learn More and Apply


Part-Time Inclusion Aides

SSSRA is looking for enthusiastic and responsible Inclusion Aides to assist with a wide variety of recreation programs for all ages and abilities. Inclusion Aides are responsible for supporting and assisting one or more individuals with a disability to be successful in a traditional park district recreation program.

Learn More and Apply to be an Inclusion Aide


Volunteers

SSSRA programs and activities improve physical and mental health, develop self-esteem, enhance and foster social skills and help residents be a part of the community.

SSSRA strives to provide quality programs and services to meet the growing needs and demands of the communities we serve. Explore the ways that you, your employer/company, your extended family or friends can support SSSRA.

Volunteers must be at least 12 years of age.

Please fill out our Volunteer Application and return it to:
South Suburban Special Recreation Association
19910 80th Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60487

Volunteer Application


Internships

SSSRA offers internships and fieldwork experience opportunities year round to college students majoring in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Administration or other related fields. Each experience is constructed to prepare the student for their professional career by combining practical, hands on learning with their educational backgrounds according to SSSRA and university requirements.

For more information, please contact Heather Specht at heather@sssra.org or at 815.806.0384.

Internship Application