Inclusion Facilitator

NATURE OF WORK 

Under general direction of the Recreation Supervisor, provides a wide range of recreation activities and fun outdoor opportunities for children ages 6 – 12.  Assists with developing, preparing and implementing weekly theme-based activity plans to help participants actively engage, learn and have fun throughout the summer with a focus on aiding with varying participant needs. 

HOURS 

27 weekday hours: Monday - Thursday, June 8 through July 31, 2026. 

Orientation: June 8-11. No programming on June 19 and June 29 - July 2, 2026. 

This is a seasonal position and is therefore temporary in nature. Position ends at the end of the season. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

Provides the opportunity for success for all participants by adapting activities, managing behaviors, encouraging positive social interactions, and providing any additional assistance as needed. 

Actively engages with and provides supervision of participants to create a safe and interactive environment, including ensuring safety precautions, caring for and maintaining equipment, materials, and facilities, and performing light maintenance duties as assigned. 

Collaborates with other staff members for success of the program. 

Assists in the preparation and supervision of on-site and off-site field trips. 

Attends and participates in all orientation, planning and staff meetings. 

Prepares necessary forms and reports (accident, attendance, property damage) and assumes direct responsibility of turning in all written forms and materials to supervisor, as required. 

Administers first aid for minor injuries sustained by participants. 

Participates in efforts to ensure Richfield is an equitable, inclusive and respectful organization and supports the City’s mission, vision and core values. 

COMPETENCIES 

Ability to work and communicate with a wide variety of people and ages. 

Ability to be creative and spontaneous, enthusiastic and flexible. 

Enthusiasm for working with youth with disabilities.    

Ability to understand and respect the diversity of participants and co-workers, effectively communicating with individuals who speak languages beyond English. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Must be at least 16 years of age. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  

Educational background and/or experience working/volunteering with youth with disabilities 

One year experience working, volunteering, or having lived experience with children ages 6-12. 

Fluency in Spanish, Somali, Hmong or Vietnamese.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Work is conducted both indoors and outdoors. The physical demands that are described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to: 

Regularly walk, stand, move around the buildings/outdoor environment, to actively engage with participants and access program materials/equipment 

EEO STATEMENT 

The City of Richfield is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss accommodation needs with us. The City does not discriminate against any employee, job applicant, or contractor on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, marital status, genetics, status regarding public assistance, veteran status, familial status, or membership on a local human rights commission.