Participate with, monitor, and assist participants with disability related needs within inclusive and specialty programs in all activities; programs include camps, lessons, sports, and skill development

Operational Excellence

• Participate with, monitor, and assist participants with disability related needs within inclusive and specialty programs in all activities; programs include camps, lessons, sports, and skill development
• With guidance from direct supervisor implement adaptive techniques, behavior management techniques and intervention strategies to allow for maximum program participation and to meet individual needs of participants with disabilities
• Assist in identifying barriers, tracking and evaluating participant in program
• Communicate with parents/guardians and participants on a daily basis, reporting daily schedule, participation, success and behavior concerns
• Exercise confidentiality in all aspects regarding the participants in programs
• Clock in and out accurately, complete accident reports, daily logs, behavior incident reports and other information as requested by supervisor correctly and on time
• Utilize the Rockford Park District's HRIS system for all HR and payroll-related requirements and to accurately clock in and out for all shifts.
• Act as an interactive positive role model, lead by example, and use good judgment at all times
• Help enforce program policy and procedures using positive communication with program participants, parents/guardians and staff
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and training sessions as determined by supervisor
• Work as a team to provide care for physical needs, toileting, transferring, or pushing participants in wheelchairs, while following RPD guidelines for personal care
• Maintain a working knowledge of department safety procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Some experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred

Critical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Must be at least 16 years of age• Must be at least 16 years of age
  
• Good organizational and leadership skills for daily supervision and direction of participants
  
• Good communication skills including expressive, written, and receptive
  
• Flexibility to work at various locations as assignments are subject to change during the length of the season
  
• Ability to problem solve in a variety of situations
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and demonstrate flexibility as a team player
  
• Ability to work in stressful conditions, including situations involving disability related needs and dissatisfied customers
  
• First Aid, CPR, and AED training (Can be obtained through Rockford Park District as determined necessary by supervisor)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Medium work:

• • Exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally
  • Exerting in excess of 20 pounds of force frequently
  • Exerting in excess of 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Must be able to perform moderately physically intensive tasks, potentially including any combination of the following: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, repetitive motions, substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  
• This is a physically active position that involves stamina
  
• Mobility to various locations
  
• The majority of time spent in this position will be standing and moving.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• This position may be stationed primarily indoors or outdoors based on participant assignment and time of year.
  
• Potential exposure to outdoor elements, hazardous weather, hazardous vegetation, insect bites, and various participant challenges.