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Special Recreation Program Assistant
Olparks · Oak Lawn, Illinois, 60453, United States · Active · BambooHR
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Olparks |
| Title | Special Recreation Program Assistant |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Oak View Special Rec |
| Location | Oak Lawn, United States |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Part Time |
| Salary | - |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | BambooHR |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-01-16 / 2026-06-12 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-12 / 2026-06-22 |
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Description
NOW HIRING: Special Recreation Program Assistant Are you looking for a fun, rewarding, and highly engaging part-time position that gives back to the disability community? The Oak Lawn Park District Special Recreation Department is seeking high-energy, compassionate individuals to assist with our weekly social and sports programs, including Special Olympics programming.
INCENTIVES: Part time employees receive 25% off general programs with the exception of PDNA, contracted, trips and private lessons. In order to encourage a healthy lifestyle for our staff members, the Park District provides all staff with the opportunity to use our fitness facilities at the Community Pavilion and the Racquet, Fitness and Gymnastics Center free of charge.
ABOUT US: The Oak Lawn Park District, incorporated in 1944, has a long and proud history of serving the recreational needs of our 56,000 residents with a myriad of recreational programs and services. We operate under the state tax cap as a municipal corporation, meaning we are our own taxing body. Overseen by a Board of five elected officials, the District manages a combination of 34 parks and facilities which cover over 280 acres. In addition, we manage a Special Recreation Cooperative that offers recreational programs and services to individuals with disabilities in 9 municipalities.
*The Oak Lawn Park District is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Personnel Department.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Experience in working with children, teens, and adults with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to effectively supervise and participate in programs with participants.
• Ability to be creative in delivery of recreation activities.
• Understand and exhibit behavior consistent with stated values of the Oak Lawn Park District. • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with children, the general public, parents and fellow staff members. • Ability to work both independently, as well as in a team/group setting. • Quick thinking skills, as well as patience when needed.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
Special Recreation Supervisor
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Assist with various social and sports programs held throughout the week
• Act in a professional, responsible, and respectful manner at all times when interacting with participants, parents/guardians, and coworkers
• Actively lead activities and engage participants to ensure a fun and inclusive program environment
• Communicate effectively with participants, parents/guardians, coworkers, and supervisors
• Maintain awareness of surroundings to ensure participant safety at all times
• Complete and maintain required trainings, including CPR/AED & First Aid, Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment, and any additional trainings assigned before or during employment
• Demonstrate flexibility to work at multiple sites or schools as needed
• Adhere to and enforce Oak Lawn Park District rules and policies
• Perform other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or/move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral perception, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities of this job.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
May be required to work during various weather conditions, from winter cold to summer heat.
COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS
Must have the ability to read, write, and organize materials. Also, must have good problem solving and communication skills. Must be able to supervise others and have good safety awareness.
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| Location Text | Oak Lawn, Illinois, 60453, United States |
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| First Seen At | 2026-06-12 10:34:07Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-22 11:09:29Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-22 11:09:29Z |
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| Source Posted At | 2026-01-16 00:00:00Z |
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