Senior Special Recreation Program Coordinator

Found in: Talent US 2 C2 - 6 days ago

Orland Park, United States Village of Orland Park Full time

Opportunity at a Glance

The Village of Orland Park Special Recreation Division is currently seeking a mature, outgoing, positive, well-rounded individual to fill the role of Part-time Senior Special Recreation Coordinator, to oversee the coordination of all social programs, trips, and special events for the Special Recreation Division. This position will require planning, training, implementation and evaluation of programs and events for individuals with special needs.

We offer positive and healthy recreation programming focused on leisure, social, educational, and vocational opportunities within the community for individuals with special needs with a team of talented, dedicated, knowledgeable, and experienced staff. Special recreation staff is committed to meeting the unique individual leisure time needs and positively impacting the lives of individuals with special needs every day by focusing on community outreach and re-integration.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include coordinating and supervising Special Recreation events, trips, and social programs including participant assessments, supervising program staff, planning daily activities and evaluating the program on a routine basis; and chaperoning overnight trips to regional and national locations.

This position also assists in producing marketing and promotion materials for the Special Recreation Division; oversee general programs including but not limited to parent meetings, assessments, staff placements, maintaining seasonal schedules, completing documentation, staff training, coordinating with registrar and assisting with annual staff evaluations; plan, implement and evaluate Special Recreation programs and assigned areas; prepare all necessary purchase requisitions and Village purchase card requests for supplies needed for programs, overnight trips, and special events; order and maintain supplies to meet the needs of all special events, trips, and social programs, while tracking inventory.

Additionally, this role will complete program recaps for all assigned programs and events; devise assigned program, and event brochure information on a seasonal basis; attend Special Recreation team meetings, including training and meetings with other Village departments as it relates to program services; assist with all Special Recreation fundraisers; build relationships and contacts with local school districts and community groups to share Special Recreation services, and perform other duties as assigned.

Regular and consistent attendance is required for this position.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

High School Diploma and valid driver's license is required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred. A minimum of two (2)- five (5) years of related experience in Special Recreation or Special Education field, with related supervisory experience. Or any combination of education, experience, and training that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.

This position requires the acquisition and maintenance of First Aid/CPR certification and class B or C CDL license with a Passenger endorsement and Department of Transportation (DOT) certification within six (6) months of employment. Obtain handle with care behavior management certification within (twelve) 12 months of employment.

The ideal candidate possesses strong oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and MS Office; knowledge of implementing behavior management techniques; cognitive and developmental impairments; and knowledge to plan, supervise, and evaluate social programs and trips for individuals with special needs; ability to assess, plan, and deliver quality therapeutic recreation services to individuals with special needs.

Compensation & Benefits

This position is IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) eligible.

The recruiting for the position will close on Monday, January 29, 2024 at end of day.

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