Recreation Specialist

Job Title Recreation Specialist Department Recreation Direct Reports Part-Time Employees and Volunteers Reports To Manager of Programs and Special Events Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, IMRF Classification Full-Time Schedule Estimated 40 hours per week Ability to work a flexible schedule Monday – Friday; will include occasional evenings and weekends based on programming and association business needs Salary/Hourly Wage $43.482-45,482.00 FLSA Exempt Job Purpose The Recreation Specialist uses recreation, leisure, and activity-based interventions to enhance the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of individuals with disabilities. This role assesses participant needs, develops and implements individualized and program plans, facilitates therapeutic recreational programs, and evaluates outcomes to support functional improvement, independence, and overall quality of life within recreational settings.