Recreation Aid for Children with Disabilities - Seasonal, Part-Time, non-benefit
Government Jobs, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85737
Recreation Aide
The Town of Oro Valley Parks & Recreation Department is seeking Recreation Aides to support the I Can Too! Program, a specialized recreation program for children with disabilities. Recreation Aides work alongside recreation staff to ensure the safe, inclusive, and high-quality delivery of programs. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working with children with special needs in a fun, supportive, and structured camp environment. The season runs from May 11 through August 8. At the end of the season, based on availability, there may be an opportunity to transition to a year-round position. We will be hiring throughout the posting period until all of the seasonal positions are filled. Essential Functions
Provides one-on-one or small-group support to children with special needs to enable successful participation in I Can Too! programs. Supports children during activities, transitions, and self-care tasks as needed. Maintains a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for participants, staff, and volunteers. Sets up, cleans up, and maintains activity areas and equipment. Interacts with participants in a positive, helpful, and professional manner. Assists with camp activities and adaptation to ensure accessibility. Supports independent work, group activities, games, and special projects. Takes initiative to anticipate needs, respond to changes, and assist during emergencies. Performs additional duties as assigned. Camp-Specific Responsibilities
Assists in implementing instructional activities, including self-help skills and behavior management strategies. Supervises youth with special needs in seasonal camps. Helps children integrate into the camp environment and build positive relationships with peers and staff. Actively engages with campers, getting to know their individual needs, interests, and strengths. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, participants, and families. Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision. Knowledge of youth recreation programs and basic rule interpretation. Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Town and Department policies and procedures. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally charged situations. Flexibility, patience and optimism when supporting children with special needs. General understanding of behavioral characteristics associated with developmental or behavioral challenges. Minimum Qualifications
One (1) to two (2) years of experience working with children with special needs. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Environmental Factors and Working Conditions
Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment. Work may be performed at various locations. May include lifting, feeding, and providing other personal care assistance as required. Must be able to lift or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position. The Town of Oro Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Town does not discriminate in the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; create discriminatory work conditions; or use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, the person's race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information or marital status. Why Apply Oro Valley is a planned community cradled in the shadows of the magnificent Santa Catalina Mountains, with hiking trails through Catalina State Park, hiking and bicycle trails throughout the Town, world-class golf courses, horseback riding and a long-valued cultural tradition, vibrant for over a thousand years. Oro Valley has received many accolades through the years and is proud to have been named: Best Places to Live in Arizona, Best Towns for Families and Best Places in America to Live and Launch a Small Business. Oro Valley is located in northern Pima County, just three miles north of Tucson, and a quick drive to the University of Arizona and Tucson International Airport. With average high temperatures of 83.4 degrees, average lows of 53.8 degrees, the town sits at an elevation of 2,640 feet, covers more than 34 square miles and has a current population of 41,011. Oro Valley was incorporated in April, 1974. Oro Valley is also quickly developing a strong reputation as home to the emerging bioscience and biotech industries. We are a young, diverse, dynamic community with a responsive government and our schools are among the finest in Arizona. The Town of Oro Valley has a council/manager form of government. Six council members and the mayor are elected for four-year terms. The town manager is appointed by town council. The Town of Oro Valley provides high-quality services including: police, planning, zoning, construction, inspection, transit services, traffic engineering, street maintenance, storm water management, flood control, water utility, parks, recreation, aquatics, library, cultural resources, economic development, constituent services, community and media relations, budget development, debt and investment management, attorney services, magistrate court and more. Do you have (1) one to (2) two years of experience working with children with special needs. Please explain. This is a seasonal position working at the summer camps. The season runs from May 11 through August 8. At the end of the season, based on availability, there may be an opportunity to transition to a year-round position. We will be hiring throughout the posting period until all of the seasonal positions are filled. Do you understand these guidelines?
The Town of Oro Valley Parks & Recreation Department is seeking Recreation Aides to support the I Can Too! Program, a specialized recreation program for children with disabilities. Recreation Aides work alongside recreation staff to ensure the safe, inclusive, and high-quality delivery of programs. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working with children with special needs in a fun, supportive, and structured camp environment. The season runs from May 11 through August 8. At the end of the season, based on availability, there may be an opportunity to transition to a year-round position. We will be hiring throughout the posting period until all of the seasonal positions are filled. Essential Functions
Provides one-on-one or small-group support to children with special needs to enable successful participation in I Can Too! programs. Supports children during activities, transitions, and self-care tasks as needed. Maintains a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for participants, staff, and volunteers. Sets up, cleans up, and maintains activity areas and equipment. Interacts with participants in a positive, helpful, and professional manner. Assists with camp activities and adaptation to ensure accessibility. Supports independent work, group activities, games, and special projects. Takes initiative to anticipate needs, respond to changes, and assist during emergencies. Performs additional duties as assigned. Camp-Specific Responsibilities
Assists in implementing instructional activities, including self-help skills and behavior management strategies. Supervises youth with special needs in seasonal camps. Helps children integrate into the camp environment and build positive relationships with peers and staff. Actively engages with campers, getting to know their individual needs, interests, and strengths. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, participants, and families. Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision. Knowledge of youth recreation programs and basic rule interpretation. Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Town and Department policies and procedures. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally charged situations. Flexibility, patience and optimism when supporting children with special needs. General understanding of behavioral characteristics associated with developmental or behavioral challenges. Minimum Qualifications
One (1) to two (2) years of experience working with children with special needs. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Environmental Factors and Working Conditions
Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment. Work may be performed at various locations. May include lifting, feeding, and providing other personal care assistance as required. Must be able to lift or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position. The Town of Oro Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Town does not discriminate in the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; create discriminatory work conditions; or use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, the person's race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information or marital status. Why Apply Oro Valley is a planned community cradled in the shadows of the magnificent Santa Catalina Mountains, with hiking trails through Catalina State Park, hiking and bicycle trails throughout the Town, world-class golf courses, horseback riding and a long-valued cultural tradition, vibrant for over a thousand years. Oro Valley has received many accolades through the years and is proud to have been named: Best Places to Live in Arizona, Best Towns for Families and Best Places in America to Live and Launch a Small Business. Oro Valley is located in northern Pima County, just three miles north of Tucson, and a quick drive to the University of Arizona and Tucson International Airport. With average high temperatures of 83.4 degrees, average lows of 53.8 degrees, the town sits at an elevation of 2,640 feet, covers more than 34 square miles and has a current population of 41,011. Oro Valley was incorporated in April, 1974. Oro Valley is also quickly developing a strong reputation as home to the emerging bioscience and biotech industries. We are a young, diverse, dynamic community with a responsive government and our schools are among the finest in Arizona. The Town of Oro Valley has a council/manager form of government. Six council members and the mayor are elected for four-year terms. The town manager is appointed by town council. The Town of Oro Valley provides high-quality services including: police, planning, zoning, construction, inspection, transit services, traffic engineering, street maintenance, storm water management, flood control, water utility, parks, recreation, aquatics, library, cultural resources, economic development, constituent services, community and media relations, budget development, debt and investment management, attorney services, magistrate court and more. Do you have (1) one to (2) two years of experience working with children with special needs. Please explain. This is a seasonal position working at the summer camps. The season runs from May 11 through August 8. At the end of the season, based on availability, there may be an opportunity to transition to a year-round position. We will be hiring throughout the posting period until all of the seasonal positions are filled. Do you understand these guidelines?