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Chicago Park District - Department Of Human Resources
Job Title: Special Recreation Instructor (Therapeutic Recreation) Part-TimeLocation: TBA
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Duties: Plans and implements a community recreation curriculum and teaches a variety of physical, leisure, adapted aquatics and recreational activities to citizens with disabilities and to other special populations. Instructs and supervises Park District patrons involved in sports, games and recreation and athletics. Demonstrates proper techniques and skills for recreation and athletic activities.Accompanies, supervises and coaches athletes at local, regional, national and international special olympics, paraolympics and other scheduled events.
Evaluates individual skill levels and assesses the leisure capacity of program participants. Develops and identifies realistic recreation and athletic goals for patrons with disabilities and other special populations.Enforces and promotes safety guidelines for specialized recreation and athletic activities. Helps develop and promote the Park District therapeutic recreation program.Contributes to program management in the areas of planning, monitoring and training program volunteers. Provides technical supervision for personnel assigned to work with participants.Issues and maintains an inventory of recreation equipment and supplies.Sets up recreation apparatus and equipment. Performs general administrative duties including but not limited to registration, fee collection, maintenance of health records and parental release forms, and other record keeping duties, Supervises unorganized play and enforces Park District rules and regulations. Conducts and attends workshops and in-service training seminars.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Completion of at least 20 credit hours in an accredited college or university in Therapeutic Recreation, Physical Education, Recreation or a closely related field plus one year experience in Therapeutic Recreation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.An Associate of Arts degree in one of these fields is recommended.A Bachelor of Arts degree is preferred.Certification Requirement:Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or other nationally recognized organization. Certification Recommended: Therapeutic Recreation Assistant or Specialist (National Council for Therapeutic Certification), Adapted Aquatics Instructor, Water Safety Instructor, Special Olympics Sport Coach (various).
Application Period: 10/08/07-9/08/08
2008 Salary: $15.42 per hour
Any vacancy posted is pending Budget approval. *Resumes must be submitted at the time of application. Selection will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application form. Names of qualified applicants will be placed on an employment list. Being on an employment list is not an offer or guarantee of employment with the Chicago Park District. An employment list is merely a statement of eligibility. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. Residency in the City of Chicago is required of all employees. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.
