Accessible Recreation Assistant

Accessible Recreation Assistant - Job Description

• Position Type:
  Parks, Recreation & Community Services - Seasonal
• Date Posted: 2/11/2026
• Location:
  
  Various Locations
• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Must be highly motivated and enthusiastic to provide quality experiences for participants
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug/alcohol screen
• CPR and First Aid certification required
• NCI (Non-violent Crisis Intervention) certification required
• Assist with supervision and safety of individuals with disabilities including implementing behavior management plans and NCI techniques and First Aid, once certified
• Demonstrate good safety awareness and judgment
• Maintain effective and open communication with Program Coordinator/leader and other staff regarding participants' needs, progress, or situations related to programming
• Provide individualized support as needed to ensure participants' successful participation in activities
• Provide personal assistance to individuals with disabilities as needed, including assistance with transferring, eating, toileting, etc.
• Must be able to follow directions, policies, and procedures
• Enthusiastically implement and participate in activities
• Maintain a professional attitude with participants, families, other staff, and community members
• Attend mandatory trainings
• Complete availability forms, documentation, and other materials as needed, in a timely manner
• Maintain own schedule and submit electronic timesheets in a timely manner, as guided by the City payroll schedule
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying items weighing 20-50 pounds with mechanical assistance or team lift
• Maintain program facilities in a neat and orderly manner
• Gather, load, transport, and set up equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned by Program Coordinator/leader

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Must be highly motivated and enthusiastic to provide quality experiences for participants
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug/alcohol screen
• CPR and First Aid certification required
• NCI (Non-violent Crisis Intervention) certification required

• Assist with supervision and safety of individuals with disabilities including implementing behavior management plans and NCI techniques and First Aid, once certified
• Demonstrate good safety awareness and judgment
• Maintain effective and open communication with Program Coordinator/leader and other staff regarding participants' needs, progress, or situations related to programming
• Provide individualized support as needed to ensure participants' successful participation in activities
• Provide personal assistance to individuals with disabilities as needed, including assistance with transferring, eating, toileting, etc.
• Must be able to follow directions, policies, and procedures
• Enthusiastically implement and participate in activities
• Maintain a professional attitude with participants, families, other staff, and community members
• Attend mandatory trainings

• Complete availability forms, documentation, and other materials as needed, in a timely manner
• Maintain own schedule and submit electronic timesheets in a timely manner, as guided by the City payroll schedule
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying items weighing 20-50 pounds with mechanical assistance or team lift
• Maintain program facilities in a neat and orderly manner
• Gather, load, transport, and set up equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned by Program Coordinator/leader

Starting at $16.75/hour

This is a seasonal position that includes a varying number of consecutive weeks (typically 8-10/season) during the fall, winter, spring, and/or summer. A predetermined schedule based on staff availability and interest will be provided in the form of a seasonal assignment prior to the season beginning. Total hours per season varies based on assignment.

This position receives supervision support from the Accessible Recreation Program Coordinator, Inclusion Coordinator, and/or the Inclusion & Accessibility Division Manager.

Structured Oral Interview

To apply for this position, please apply online yofevanston.org on or before the closing date.

The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.

Any citizen needing mobility or communication access assistance should contact the Human Resources Office at  (voice) or  (TTY).