TITLE: Special Recreation Leader - Day Camp - Camp Sign (Deaf & Hard of Hearing)

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under direct supervision, provides assistance to staff in planning and conducting cultural and recreational activities for children and adults with disabilities.  Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Facilitates participating of deaf & hard of hearing individuals in recreation programs.  Assists in scheduling and conducting tournaments and leagues.  Supervises recreation activities and functions as an official where necessary.  Spots for tumbling and gymnastics, performs demonstrations and leads small groups in drills and agility exercises.  Supervises unorganized play and athletic activity at Park District facilities and encourages and enforces safety standards.  Issues, collects and maintains recreational equipment supplied for public use.  Assists Special Recreation staff in conducting simple arts, crafts, drama, music, physical and other recreational activities.  Assists in the operation of Camp Sign activities, a summer day camp for deaf and hard of hearing youth.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience:

One year experience working with individuals with disabilities is required.  Fluency in ASL – American Sign Language is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Basic knowledge of competitive sports programs for people with disabilities. Knowledge and understanding of deaf person and culture. Effective oral communication skills.  Ability to enforce safety rules.  Ability to lead physical, recreational and leisure activities.  Basic swimming skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

General work area is indoors/outside, in a smoke-free environment, with controlled temperature and fluorescent lighting. Performs tasks that involve use of hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching, walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching and sitting. May perform lifting tasks up to 25 pounds. 

Disclaimer: 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job duties are to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

RATE OF PAY: $17.77 per hour

SEIU-Local 73                     EEO: Para-professional               FLSA: Non-Exempt