Find & Apply For Athlete / Sports Competitor Jobs in Carol Stream, Illinois

Get paid to play while making an impact! Want a quick side job? Have you witnessed someone being left out? Did that tug on your heartstrings? You can do something about that

• by investing in the life of a child with disabilities . Put your empathy and compassion into action by joining us in enriching lives! Mentor children to help them build friendships, limit frustrations, cope, gain skills, and have fun
• all while doing the same activities as others.

This job is an opportunity to make a difference!

Job Description:

We're hiring Recreational Inclusion Aides to assist youth with special needs as they participate in Park District Athletics . The Park District provides coaches to lead the group. Your focus will be supporting one child 1:1 , as they practice and compete. Soccer, Basketball, Gymnastics, Indoor Swim Lessons, Martial Arts, etc. Sports related background/knowledge Not required.

Where:

Wheaton, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Warrenville, West Chicago, Winfield, Bloomingdale, Roselle , but also optional shifts in Naperville.

Hours/Schedule:

We're flexible. Let us know what's best, even if you're only available once/twice per week. Weekday Evenings Monday

• Friday and optional Saturdays. Practices/Lessons last about 1 hour ( between 4pm
• 9pm ). Competitions last about 60
• 90 minutes.

Examples:

Soccer Mon 4p-5p; Gymnastics Thurs 6p-7p Seasons last 6

• 8 weeks.

(You'll have the option to work year-round.) Some begin on 8/31 and last until October.

Others:

September-December.

Benefits:

Competitive wages( $16.50

• $20 ) Training & Support Possible additional work (Before Care, Preschool, After Care)

Requirements:

Work independently . Experience with special needs preferred . Communicate effectively. Age 16+ , with reliable transportation.

About Us:

We are WDSRA

• a Special Recreation Association.

We look forward to connecting. Hopefully you will join us in helping the awesome individuals we support!

Expected hours:

1

• 8 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Referral program Application Question(s): Briefly describe any Special Needs or Disabilities experience that you might have (professionally, volunteering, babysitting, and/or family member). What is your availability? (Please list which days and timeframes you could potentially work this Fall.)

Experience:

Special Needs or Disabilities:

1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English fluently (Required)

Work Location:

In person