Resource Team Member

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant Recreation Supervisor - Adaptive Athletics, a Resource Team Member is responsible for assisting with event day management and facilitation of the school-based athletic competitions which are held during the school day.

Position Summary

• Serve as an event day facilitator for the MPS Adaptive Athletics program
• Assist with set-up and take-down of school-based athletic events which includes coordinating/moving equipment, assembling sports stations, taping lines on a court, etc.
• Orient, supervise, and guide MPS student volunteers assisting at each sporting event
• Assist in monitoring athletic competitions and collecting post-competition score sheets and reports
• Assist with the training of school coaches and their student athletes
• Engage in positive interactions with program and building staff, parents and community members
• Engage in positive interactions with MPS teachers, educational assistants, handicap children's assistants and other MPS personnel in an effort to promote a team approach to helping students succeed

Supervision Required

Reports to the Recreation Supervisor of Adaptive Athletics program.

Job Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• able to meet the scheduling needs for this position
• access to reliable transportation

Preferred Experience

• Retired Milwaukee Public Schools - Physical Education Teacher (preferred)
• Work experience/volunteer with special education students
• Active or prior involvement with Special Olympics

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to lift and move sports equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively with special education students ages 6-21 years old
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working with fellow program staff, building staff and high school age volunteer staff
• Exhibit verbal and written skills
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining composure and professionalism under pressure
• Ability to lead by example and work under very little supervision

Working Environment

• Tentative work schedule, event days from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
• 99% of competitions are held indoors in MPS schools

Work with a team of recreation leaders which varies from 6-14 employees

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other