SUMMER CAMP (30-40 hrs weekly) Park District Support Staff

Want a Fun, Rewarding Summer Job?

Get paid to play while making an impact!

Looking for 30-40 hours weekly?

Have you witnessed someone being left out? Did that tug on your heartstrings? Let’s do something about that together - by investing in the life of a child with disabilities -including them so they don’t feel alone.

Put your empathy and compassion into action by joining us in enriching lives! Mentor children to help them connect with their community, build friendships, limit frustrations, problem solve, cope, gain skills, develop stronger character, and have fun – all while doing the same activities as any other kid.

This job is an opportunity to make a difference! It’s also all about sports, games, arts, crafts, silly songs, playgrounds, swimming, field trips, and much more!

Job Description:

· We’re hiring Summer Inclusion Aides to assist youth with special needs as they participate in Full Day Summer Camps at Park Districts.

Camps will have leaders and assistants. These Park District staff plan the activities and lead the group. Your focus is supporting one child 1:1

· This is a great job for college or high school students, teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, etc.

Locations:

Naperville, Wheaton, Carol Stream, Warrenville, Bloomingdale, West Chicago, Glen Ellyn, Roselle, and Winfield.

Hours/Schedule:

You could work up to 40 hours weekly.
Weekdays. Most camps meet daily M-F.
Length: 6-8 hours. 7a-3p, 8a-4p, 9a-3p
Duration: 8–12 weeks (June, July, August)

Benefits:

Competitive wages ($16.50 - $20)
Training & support

Requirements:

Work independently.
Experience with special needs.
Communicate effectively.
Must be able to swim.
Age 16+, with reliable transportation.

About Us:

We are WDSRA - a Special Recreation Association.

We look forward to connecting. Hopefully you will join us in helping the awesome individuals we support!

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Briefly describe your Special Needs or Disabilities experience (professionally, volunteering, babysitting, and/or in your personal life).
• What is your availability? (Please list which days and timeframes you could potentially work this summer.)

Experience:

• Special Needs or Disabilities: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English fluently (Required)

Work Location: In person