Recreation Leader - Winter Season
West Suburban Special Recreation
Franklin ParkTemporary
Straight from the company’s own careers site.
The job in short
Seasonal recreation activity leading.
Details
- Found
- 12 d ago · posted 2026-10-06
- Location
- Franklin Park, IL, US
- Pay (as listed)
- $15 an hour
Full description
Description
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Supervisor
HOURS: Varied: mornings, after school, evenings and weekends
PAY RATE: $15/hour DOQ. Based upon experience and education.
JOB PURPOSE: The Recreation Leader is responsible for initiating hands-on involvement of persons with disabilities in all WSSRA program activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 16 years old
• Positive attitude towards individuals with disabilities
• Ability to work independently with direction from supervisor
• Dependable and punctual
• Enthusiastic, willingness to learn and participate fully
• Previous experience working with persons who have disabilities or related experience preferred
Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
• Commitment to seasonal program(s) as assigned, including all orientation sessions
• Participate fully and encourage active involvement with participants in all program activities
• Assist with daily living skills, which may include toileting, feeding, dressing, transferring and pushing participant in wheelchair
• Supporting WSSRA risk management program by watching for the general safety of all participants
• Working in cooperation with the supervisor in setting up, carrying out and cleaning up program activities
• Maintain confidentiality regarding participants
• Transport self to and from program locations
• Other duties as assigned