Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association

Manager of Communication & Marketing 

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, Therapeutic Recreation, or related field; 3+ years in PR/marketing; Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro; WordPress; social media management; video editing; strong written and verbal communication.

Summer Day Camp Counselor

Must be at least 16; experience or interest in working with individuals with disabilities; able to meet physical demands; good communication; reliable transportation; ability to work under stress.

Program Driver/Assistant

Must be 21+, valid Illinois driver’s license, able to pass drug screen and provide acceptable driving abstract, transportation duties, and experience or interest in disability support.

Volunteer - Special Olympics Coach

Special Olympics Coach

Volunteer coach for Special Olympics; must be 15+, experience with individuals with disabilities preferred, good communication, transportation to programs.

Part-time Special Olympics Coach; must be 16+; experience with disabilities; able to lift up to 50 lbs; transportation required; CPR and First Aid within first year; strong communication and leadership skills.

Intern

Pursuing a Bachelor’s in Therapeutic Recreation or related field; experience with disabilities; ability to manage multiple tasks; valid Illinois Class D driver's license; CPR and First Aid; able to transport to program sites; 21+ years old.

Title	Location	Date
Manager of Communication & Marketing Full Time · $54K-$65K · 3+ YOE Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States Onsite	Apr 28, 2026
Summer Day Camp Counselor Seasonal · $31K/yr United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Mar 3, 2026
Program Driver/Assistant Part Time · $33K-$37K/yr · 0+ YOE United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Dec 9, 2025
Volunteer - Special Olympics Coach Volunteer United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Dec 9, 2024
Special Olympics Coach Part Time United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Jan 8, 2024
Intern Internship · 0+ YOE Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States Onsite	Jan 8, 2024

Activities	Therapeutic recreation programsInclusion support servicesAdaptive sports trainingSummer day campsSocial skills development
Headquarters	US
Industries	Therapeutic RecreationParks and Recreation
Name	Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association
Employees	189
Type	Government
Tagline	Provides therapeutic recreation programs for people with disabilities.
Founded	1,976
Website	nisra.org

Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association

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