Inclusion Support Counselor

DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation

SUPERVISOR: Camp Director

SALARY: Starting Salary $12.50 per hour

LOCATION: The Pointe at Ballwin Commons

JOB SUMMARY: An Inclusion Support Counselor works with individuals of varied ages and disabilities in existing recreational programs offered by the parks and recreation departments participating in Municipal Partners for Inclusive Recreation. Responsibilities vary based upon each participant's needs, but can range from one-on-one support fora program participant to assistance as needed. Responsible for facilitating their participation and socialization in the program's activities, as needed per their disability. This may involve adapting the environment, adapting rules and teaching methodologies, and adapting equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Possess a positive attitude and a desire to work with people with disabilities in a Recreation environment.
• Demonstrate patience.
• Demonstrate creativity, initiative, enthusiasm, dependability and punctuality.
• Interact with and work as a team-player with the program participant, his/her family, peers, and staff.
• Willingness to be actively involved and participate in the program.
• Willingness to acquire new skills.
• Ability to develop a rapport with the program participant as well as everyone involved in the program.
• Ability to learn and to grow in the position by accepting constructive feedback from their supervisor, parents and/or program staff.
• Ability to provide a safe and fun environment for all.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to act quickly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to participate at a high level of energy for a long period of time
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. objects
• Maintain a professional and mature attitude toward responsibilities, fellow staff and parents
• Work effectively with supervisors, co-workers and the public
• Must be available to work May 2024 - August 2024

UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM THE JOB:

• 2024 Summer camp staff shirt, shorts and tennis shoes

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age or older
• Attaining a degree in Parks and Recreation, Education or a related field preferred
• Prior work experience with children is essential
• Ability to plan, organize and personally lead children in a variety of games, activities, sports, arts/crafts
• Prior customer service experience, leadership and/or staff supervision experience
• Ability to develop and maintain a professional working relationship with parents and children involved with the programs
• Experience leading and implementing the risk management system
• Must be available for a full summer at 40 hours per week
• The perfect candidate must demonstrate character that is conducive to the City of Ballwin Parks and Recreation mission statement