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Western DuPage Special Recreation Association
Youth Athletics Assistant - Gymnastics, Swim Lessons, Martial Arts - Park District Recreation Sports
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What they do
An Athlete or Sports Competitor participates in competitive sporting events. Trains and competes, either individually or as part of a team, in their chosen sport.
$74,314 / year median in Illinois
-7% projected decline
Job Description
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.
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.
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.
Expected hours:
1- 8 per week