Position: Recreation Program Assistant (Part-time)
Reports to: Recreation Services Manager
Why join our team?
We impact the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families daily. We influence and support autism acceptance and appreciation worldwide. Come join our innovative, dedicated, and passionate team in delivering and facilitating programs and services supporting individuals and families impacted by ASD across the globe.
Importance of Role
Recreation Program Assistants (RPA) work with highly experienced staff in a team atmosphere to facilitate recreation programs and support participants. RCA's will follow evidence-based practices for individuals with autism spectrum disorder ("ASD") and intellectual disabilities to assist participants and support staff in carrying out the goals of the program.
Successful candidates need to be able to participate in a variety of physical activities including but not limited to fitness, walking, swimming, golf, tennis, kickball and soccer. Position supports programs that take place at The Els Center of Excellence and in community-based settings.
Responsibilities
- Assist with supervision of program participants
- Assist participants during activities using verbal instruction, demonstration, modeling, and hand over hand assistance.
- Assist participants with activities of daily living including meals, snacks, and personal care.
- Actively participate in all indoor and outdoor recreation, sports, and fitness activities
- Assist with drop off and pick up of program participants
- Follow organizational and program safety procedures
- Report all safety concerns to the program supervisor
- Provide supervisor with feedback about activities
- Assist with the setup/tear down/clean-up of physical spaces including, classrooms, activity rooms, storage room, conference room, pavilion, golf course, tennis court, courtyard, and sensory garden.
Qualifications:
- HS diploma or GED
- 1 year of experience in a paid position working with children, youth and/or adults with autism or developmental disabilities.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certification or ability to obtain
Work Hours:
Monday-Friday 1-5 PM for a total of 20 hours per week.
Els for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace, where diversity is valued and all individuals, regardless of background, identity or ability, are respected and provided equal opportunities for success. To learn more, visit www.elsforautism.org
