Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

7 days ago


Orland Park, Illinois, United States Village of Orland Park Full time

Job Summary

The Village of Orland Park is seeking a Recreation Instructor I to join our Special Recreation Division. As a Recreation Instructor I, you will play a vital role in providing positive and healthy recreation programming for individuals with special needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise, coach, and assist participants enrolled in various special recreation programs.
  • Provide assistance tailored to the individual needs of participants throughout the program to ensure a successful program experience.
  • Participate in in-service training on the village's standards and expectations of working with participants with special needs.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

  • Minimum of 1 year experience in the education or recreation field, including prior therapeutic recreation or special education experience in working with individuals with special needs.
  • Ability to deal appropriately with behavior management issues.
  • Minimum of 12 college credit hours in Therapeutic Recreation or other closely related field.
  • Experience with behavioral management and adaptive equipment is preferred.

Work Schedule

This position is generally scheduled up to 19 hours per week, based on programming needs. Evening and Saturday availability is required. Opportunity for additional weekday hours is available.

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers a competitive compensation package and benefits.



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