Day Camp Inclusion Aide - Seasonal

NOW HIRING: Day Camp Inclusion Aide (Seasonal)

JOB SUMMARY:  The Inclusion Aide supports and assists day camp participants with different abilities. The Inclusion Aide applicant will need to assist with the inclusion of the participant in the day camp’s daily activities while acting as part of the overall staff make-up of the program. The applicant must be able to create adaptations to existing camp activities in order to promote accessibility and inclusion for all day campers.  

LOCATION:  Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W. 171st Street, Tinley Park, Illinois

QUALIFICATIONS:  The qualified individual will be able to communicate clearly and effectively, with a minimum of three years of high school completed. Experience in day camp programs preferred. Experience working with participants of diverse ability levels is highly recommended. Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification required.

INCENTIVES:  This is a part-time, seasonal position which typically runs for 8 weeks Monday through Friday.  Required hours are 8:30am - 3:15pm with extended hour availability for before and after camp programs.  The Wage Range is $15.00 to $20.00 per hour and qualifies for a complementary membership to the Fitness Center, Recreation Center, and Water Park.   $15.00 will be the entry level wage rate per hour for all new hires. Referral program eligible.

ABOUT US:  The Tinley Park-Park District is an award-winning public agency that provides its 55,000 residents with a wide variety of recreation facilities, programs, events, parks, and open spaces.  The Park District maintains over 40 parks, 33 ball fields, and several facilities which include the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, Tinley Fitness, White Water Canyon Water Park, Canine Campus Dog Park, Tinley Junction Miniature Golf & Batting Cages, Vogt Visual Arts Center, and the Tinley Park Performing Arts Center.

CLOSING DATE:  Position is open until filled.

https://www.tinleyparkdistrict.org/employment-opportunities/