Recreation Program Leader, Inclusion

Parks and Recreation Department

2-10 hours per week

STARTING RATE: $16.50 / hour

POSITION RANGE: $16.50 – $17.50 / hour

• Facilitates positive interactions between individuals with a disability and peers to build friendships.
• Ensures all participants, including those with disabilities, fully participate in programs and activities by providing support, modifications, and adaptations.
• Fosters sensitivity awareness and provides recreational choice for assigned participants.
• Acts as a “one‑on‑one” aide or “shadow” and steps in to help when necessary.
• Provides strategies and techniques to support individuals with behavioral challenges and helps create sensory‑friendly environments.

Hours are assigned based on participant registrations. Successful candidates should be available for select nights and weekends.

• Basic knowledge of working with individuals with special needs in a variety of recreational activities including sports, aquatics, social, art, games, or other activities.
• Ability to emphasize an individual’s abilities, help participants build self‑esteem, and promote social interactions.
• Experience working with children and people with disabilities is desired.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is preferred.

Individuals with disabilities who will need reasonable accommodation to complete the selection process should inform the Human Resources Office on or before the Final date to receive applications. Documentation supporting the need for this accommodation may be required.

Review of applications with best qualified candidates eligible for interview.

The Town of Groton is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels; it is committed to creating an environment of belonging and engagement for all employees, and encourages all individuals to apply.