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Form of workLambs Farm is dedicated to helping people with developmental disabilities lead productive, happy lives and connecting with the human spirit in us all. We are looking for Weekend Recreation Specialist and this is a part time job. Weekend Recreation Specialist works 15 hours on weekend, Friday Night: 6pm-9pm, Saturday: 9am-5pm, Sunday: 1pm-5pm.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with Weekend Recreation Manager on an ongoing basis regarding all program details.
- Serve as a coach/instructor in the Weekend Recreation programs.
- Assist in the on-going development of ideas for departmental programs.
- Perform routine daily functions such as preparing for class, taking attendance and monitoring the participants.
- Ensure safe working practices including maintaining safe equipment.
- Drive 15 passenger vans to and from program activities.
- Complete and submit various reports, evaluations and summaries of participants in a timely manner.
- Supervise and maintain adequate records and collected data.
- Complete required state and agency training programs in a timely manner.
- Assist the participants in achieving outcomes that match their interests and abilities. This includes coaching and instructing basic skills within the Recreation and Leisure Services/Quest program.
- Help plan and implement weekend departmental activities.
- Provide supervision for weekend departmental activities.
- Assist in supervision of Special Olympic events.
- Any and all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to physically train and assist persons in sports and fitness activities
- Valid Illinois Driver's license, violation free for at least one year
- Direct Service Person (DSP) certified within 120 days of employment
- Bachelor's Degree and/or High school diploma.
- Experience working with persons with developmental disabilities preferred
Pay: $16.00 per hour
