Employment Opportunities
FVSRA employs a strong group of part-time staff. Individuals, 16 years and older, may apply for a wide range of work opportunities each season. Staff members work together as a team to lead activities, assist participants in developing skills, achieving goals and, most of all, having fun.
Full Time Receptionist/Office Help
Looking for individual to provide phone and front desk customer service and to perform general office duties. Some computer experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office essential, excellent communication skills necessary. Bi-lingual preferred. Benefits. Call 630-907-1114, ext 1203.
Part-time positions include:
Program Leader
Program Assistant
Special Olympics Coach
Sports Referee
Van Driver
Summer Day Camp Site Director
Summer Day Camp Head Counselor
Summer Day Camp Assistant Counselor
Inclusion Assistant
Swim Lesson Instructor
Dance Instructor
Music Instructor
Volunteers play a great part in FVSRA’s programs! School groups, company employees, service club members, church groups and individuals give their time, talents and gifts to make FVSRA programs extraordinary. A volunteer’s helping hand decorates for a dance, helps a child to learn a skill or brings laughter to an adult who is lonely.
To learn more about part-time work opportunities or volunteering, contact Cori Younie at (630) 907-1114 or cyounie@fvsra.org
For more information about Day Camp job openings please contact Katie Sullivan at ksullivan@fvsra.org
PART-TIME PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Accountability:
Program Leader
Job Purpose: To assist the Program Leader with assigned duties in a part-time capacity.
Qualifications:
- Have an interest and commitment in working with individuals with disabilities
- Have a basic knowledge and understanding of recreation programming.
- Ability to work effectively with staff and individuals with a disability.
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic in order to provide a quality experience for those participating in the program(s).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
- Will follow directions of the Program Leader and carryout such instructions in a safe, and appropriate manner.
- Direct any questions or concerns to the Program Leader.
- To assist participants who may need one on one assistance.
- To assist with the supervision of participants of varying ages in any of our programs, to include appropriate interaction and encourage social interaction.
- At times be responsible for a small group of participants and their dietary, medication, and behavioral management needs.
- Assist with program preparations such as decorating, setting up, and serving refreshments.
- Assist with the pushing of individuals in wheelchairs.
- To help with personal tasks and daily living skills.
- To assist with the loading and unloading of individuals in wheelchairs in and out of the vans.
- Attend meetings, in-services, and orientations relating to FVSRA.
- Be aware of and practice the safety policies as indicated by the FVSRA loss control program.
Marginal Functions
- May be asked to run errands during the program.
- May be asked to drive a van for the purpose of transporting participants and/or supplies.
PsychologicalConsiderations
- Workers must be able to respond to needs of individuals with disabilities.
- Workers must be able to work under stressful situations.
- Workers must demonstrate adequate leadership qualities for an assigned group of participants.
- Workers must work with flammable materials for campfires.
- Workers may be exposed to hazardous materials for campfires (i.e. poison ivy) during camping activities.
Environmental Consideration
- Workers may be exposed to extreme weather conditions during program season, particularly rain and heat.
Cognitive Considerations
- Workers must be able to demonstrate good safety awareness and judgement.
- Workers must be able to follow rules and directions.
VAN DRIVER
Accountability:
Support Staff & Volunteer Coordinator
Job Purpose:
To provide scheduled program transportation from pick-up and drop-off locations and also door-to-door transportation within our member park district communities. To assist the Program Leader with assigned duties during general programs and special events.
Qualifications:
- Have an interest and commitment in working with individuals who are disabled.
- Have a basic knowledge and understanding of recreation programming for individuals with disabilities.
- Have a valid Illinois Driver’s License.
- Ability to provide a current Illinois Driver’s abstract.
- Ability to work effectively with Association staff and individuals who have a disability or need special recreation assistance.
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic in order to provide a quality experience for those participating in the program(s).
- Highly committed to providing a timely and safe transportation service to FVSRA participants.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Will adhere to program assignment schedule/transportation schedule determined by the Superintendent.
- Will follow directions of the Program Leader and carryout such instructions in a safe, and appropriate manner.
- To assist participants who may require one-on-one assistance.
- To assist with the supervision of participants of varying ages and abilities in assigned programs.
- To safely transport participants of varying ages and abilities to and from scheduled and door-to-door pick-up and drop points.
- To safely load and unload individuals in wheelchairs in and out of vans.
- Assist with program preparations such as decorating, setting-up, and serving refreshments.
- To help with personal tasks and daily living skills.
- To attend meetings, in-services and orientations required by FVSRA.
Psychological Considerations:
- Must be able to respond to needs of individuals with disabilities.
- Must be able to work under stressful situations.
- Must demonstrate adequate leadership qualities for an assigned group of participants.
Essential Physical Functions:
- Gather, load, transport and set-up equipment and supplies for activities.
- Supervise individuals, including at times the use of physical restraints.
- Physically assist individuals in wheelchairs by pushing, pulling or providing stabilization on unknown terrain.
- Physically transfer individuals from wheelchair to chair, into and out of vehicles, from pool deck into pool, in washroom facilities, etc.
- Active participation in programs.
Safety:
- Maintains a working knowledge of all general and departmental-specific safety rules.
- Immediately reports all accidents and unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
- Cooperates and assists in the investigation of accidents.
- Attends all required safety program and in-service education meetings.
- Treats public complaints and concerns with the utmost attention. Is courteous in all cases.
- Pays strict attention to housekeeping of work area(s) and general facility conditions.
SUMMER DAY CAMP SITE DIRECTOR
Accountability:
Camp Coordinator
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for specific camp orientation for all counselors. Review camper’s annual information forms with all staff (disability, allergies, medications, seizures, and behaviors).
- Supervise the day-to-day operation of the Day Camp program.
- To assist groups when help is needed.
- To maintain daily attendance records for campers and staff.
- To make certain all groups are staffed adequately on a daily basis.
- To make certain camp facilities and equipment are safe and free from hazards.
- Bring proposals to regroup campers the Camp Coordinator.
- Provide for the safety of all campers.
- Sign off on a daily report (completed by Head Counselor) for each camper every day.
- Complete and return accident reports to the FVSRA office within 24 hours.
- Keep all campers’ medication in a secure place.
- Dispense all medication at the designated time.
- Record number of hours per staff and complete timesheets daily. Turn in timesheets every two weeks to Camp Coordinator.
- Responsible for daily planning, coordination, and general supervision of staff.
- Assist campers in the pool on all swim days.
- Responsible for facilitating team activity-planning meetings each week with Head Counselors. Offer ideas and assist the counselors in preparing activity plans when help is needed.
- Collect and review all weekly activity plans prepared by head counselors on a weekly basis. Make a copy of plan and give to Camp Coordinator.
- Manage all staff disciplinary problems in a private manner and report all serious incidents to the Camp Coordinator according to Employee-Conduct Warning and Dismissal Policy.
- Report severe disciplinary problems pertaining to campers to the Camp Coordinator. Enforce camp discipline guidelines and discipline procedures. Camp Director MUST Make follow-up phone calls to the camper’s parents or guardian to communicate concerns during that day or evening if unavailable to be reached during the day.
- Responsible for all communication to parents. All calls home will be made by Camp Director and or Camp Coordinator.
- Conduct staff meetings 3-4 times a week. Meeting should be devoted to functional issues (i.e. field trips, lesson plans) and staff relations.
- Motivate staff and remain enthusiastic throughout the 8 weeks.
- Plan 4 field trips and enforce Summer Day Camp Field Trip Policy.
- Plan, organize, and supervise Family Night for campers and their parents.
- Maintain all money, receipts, and records for camp funds.
- Develop and disperse camp newsletters (a minimum of 4 during 8 weeks).
- Call camper’s home to check on absences if a call is not received. Report information to the Camp Coordinator.
- Responsible for leaving the camp site clean and organized at the end of each day.
- Maintain a safe and secure camp environment and experience for campers and staff.
- Responsible for insuring that all camp and staff evaluations and camper assessments are completed and turned in on schedule.
- Complete final camp evaluation and turn into Camp Coordinator one week after camp is finished. At this time all money and receipts will be returned.
Essential Physical Functions:
- Gather, load, transport and set-up equipment and supplies for activities.
- Supervise individuals, including at times the use of physical restraints.
- Physically assist individuals in wheelchairs by pushing, pulling or providing stabilization on unknown terrain.
- Physically transfer individuals from wheelchair to chair, into and out of vehicles, from pool deck into pool, in washroom facilities, etc.
- Active participation in programs.
Safety:
- Maintains a working knowledge of all general and departmental-specific safety rules.
- Immediately reports all accidents and unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
- Cooperates and assists in the investigation of accidents.
- Attends all required safety program and in-service education meetings.
- Treats public complaints and concerns with the utmost attention. Is courteous in all cases.
- Pays strict attention to housekeeping of work area(s) and general facility conditions.
SUMMER DAY CAMP HEAD COUNSELOR
Accountability:
Camp Director
Duties & Responsibilities
- Attend the orientation prior to the start of camp.
- Arrive at campsite 30 minutes prior to camp starting and remain until camp is secure as determined by Camp Director.
- Keep all personal camp and camper information confidential.
- Responsible for the safety of the campers in assigned group and their possessions. Make sure that personal property of the campers is labeled and stored properly.
- Plan, schedule, and lead camp activities. Coordinate these activities with the Camp Director and the other Head Counselors. Responsible for participation in all camp related activities.
- Attend weekly team activity planning meetings with the Camp Director and other Head counselors. Complete weekly activity plans based on goals for assigned group.
- Prepare individual goals for each camper assigned to group.
- Responsible for completing daily reports going home concerning campers performance and or group activity matters, i.e., remember to bring swim suit and towel. Reports are to be turned in to the Camp Director each day so he/she can review and sign off.
- On swim days, must have suit on and actively participating in water with campers.
- Supervise campers at times of transportation drop-offs and pick-ups and during swim and field trip transportation. Complete check in and check out form.
- Supervise campers in locker rooms for dressing needs and in the bathroom if needed.
- Supervise campers on all field trips.
- Be flexible in the implementation of your programs. There may be times when you might deviate from the scheduled activity in order to meet the needs of your group.
- Responsible for proper use of all equipment and returning it to its proper storage space.
- Responsible for the upkeep of all supplies/equipment and facilities utilized for camp.
- Attend all scheduled day camp staff meetings or emergency meetings.
- Maintain an open line of communication with all camp staff. Any problems with campers, staff or camp related issues can be discussed with the Camp Director and/or at staff meetings.
- Complete evaluations on camp and each assigned camper.
- Strive to make the camp program a rewarding experience for the campers as well as for yourself.
- Maintain a safe and secure camp environment and experience for campers and fellow staff.
Essential Physical Functions:
- Gather, load, transport and set-up equipment and supplies for activities.
- Supervise individuals, including at times the use of physical restraints.
- Physically assist individuals in wheelchairs by pushing, pulling or providing stabilization on unknown terrain.
- Physically transfer individuals from wheelchair to chair, into and out of vehicles, from pool deck into pool, in washroom facilities, etc.
- Active participation in programs.
Safety:
- Maintains a working knowledge of all general and departmental-specific safety rules.
- Immediately reports all accidents and unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
- Cooperates and assists in the investigation of accidents.
- Attends all required safety program and in-service education meetings.
- Treats public complaints and concerns with the utmost attention. Is courteous in all cases.
- Pays strict attention to housekeeping of work area(s) and general facility conditions.
ASSISTANT CAMP COUNSELOR
Accountability:
Site Director
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Attend the orientation prior to the start of camp.
- Arrive at campsite 30 minutes prior to camp starting and remain until camp is secure as determined by Camp Director.
- Keep all personal camp and camper information confidential.
- Responsible for the safety of the campers at all times.
- Assist the Head Counselor in planning and leading various camp activities.
- Assist Head Counselor with writing weekly activity plans based on the goals for the assigned group.
- Responsible for participation in all camp related activities.
- On swim days, must have suit on and actively participating in water with campers.
- Attend all day camp scheduled or emergency staff meetings.
- Assist with camper supervision during times of transportation.
- Assist campers in the locker rooms for dressing and in bathroom use.
- Responsible for proper use of all equipment and returning it to its proper storage space.
- Responsible for the upkeep of all supplies/equipment and facilities utilized for camp.
- Assume the Counselor’s duties in the event the Head Counselor is absent or unable to participate in the activity.
- Lead at least one activity per day.
- Assist on all field trips.
- Maintain an open line of communication with all camp staff. Any problems with campers, staff or camp related issues can be discussed with your Head Counselor, the Camp director, and/or at staff meetings.
- Complete final camp evaluations and recommendations.
- Strive to make the camp program a rewarding experience for the campers as well as yourself.
- Maintain a safe and secure camp environment and experience for campers and fellow staff.
Essential Physical Functions:
- Gather, load, transport and set-up equipment and supplies for activities.
- Supervise individuals, including at times the use of physical restraints.
- Physically assist individuals in wheelchairs by pushing, pulling or providing stabilization on unknown terrain.
- Physically transfer individuals from wheelchair to chair, into and out of vehicles, from pool deck into pool, in washroom facilities, etc.
- Active participation in programs.
Safety:
- Maintains a working knowledge of all general and departmental-specific safety rules.
- Immediately reports all accidents and unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
- Cooperates and assists in the investigation of accidents.
- Attends all required safety program and in-service education meetings.
- Treats public complaints and concerns with the utmost attention. Is courteous in all cases.
- Pays strict attention to housekeeping of work area(s) and general facility conditions.