Teams at Fox Valley Special Recreation Association

Assists Therapeutic Recreation Specialists with assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating recreation programs for children and adults with disabilities. Supports program administration, staff and volunteer supervision, budgeting, documentation, communication with families and partner organizations, equipment management, and special events. Provides physical and emotional assistance to participants, drives to programs and trips, and completes an internship project. Requires physical activity, leadership, communication, adaptability, and the ability to work under pressure.

Plans, leads, and evaluates seasonal recreation programs for children and adults with disabilities. Adapts activities to participant needs, manages behavior, supervises part-time staff and volunteers, provides participant assistance, maintains records, communicates with families and community contacts, handles program expenses, and completes required documentation. The role requires physical assistance, equipment setup, participation in activities, dependable transportation, and work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions.