Recreation Intern at Damar Services - Work and Learn Indiana

Description

At Damar, our people are remarkable and our staff are dedicated to serving our clients to achieve remarkable results! We are a diverse team of men and women with a wide range of skills and experiences interested in careers that matter. We will provide you the training to help you not only provide the best service to our clients, but provide a place where you can begin to fulfill your career ambitions.

A Damar Internship is a real job providing hands on experience as well as valuable leadership, mentorship, and coaching to the people we serve. Our program offers a great experience for anyone looking to go into career fields such as Human Services, Social Work, Case Management, Special Education and more!

The Recreation Intern is responsible for performing a variety of para-professional tasks related to the care of individuals served by Damar. The Recreation Intern will work with a variety of members in our Recreation department implementing activities related to health, physical education, recreation and aquatics for individuals served by Damar Services.

Responsibilities

Remarkable way you will make a difference...

Works with clients to attain fitness or skill objectives.
Ensures programs are conducted in compliance with appropriate safety standards.
Reports any safety issues with respect to recreational equipment, grounds or facilities.
Takes pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas.
Implements activities utilizing Damar’s pool and fitness center as scheduled by the Recreation Director.
Assists the Recreation Director in conducting pre- and post-testing or resident fitness abilities.
Maintains neat, chronological and timely records of assigned recreational events and activities.
Will adhere to all policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook and Damar Operational Policies and Procedures Manual.

Qualifications

What you need to start...

• High school diploma.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements of program(s) assigned to.
• No felony convictions or other criminal offenses involving a dependent population.