Job Details

Salary: $17.00 - $18.01 Hourly
Location : Oregon City, OR
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2025 Inclusion Companion
Department: Pool
Opening Date: 03/25/2025
Closing Date: 8/31/2025 11:00 PM Pacific

Description
The City of Oregon City is looking to engage applicants for the position of Inclusion Companion for our Summer Day Camps and/or Summer Swim Lessons. Camps take place from June 23rd-August 22nd. This position is considered to be On-Call but consistent work is typically available during summer camp programs. Training for Camps will take place on June 17 and 18.

Potential On-Call Shifts Available:

For Camps that takes place at The Oregon City Swimming Pool, expected shifts are:

• Shift A: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

For Camps that takes place at Rivercrest Park, expected shifts are:

• Shift B: Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm

For Swim Lessons, expected shifts Include:

• Shift C: Monday-Friday 9am-12pm
• Shift D: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:00pm-7:00pm

Examples of Duties

• Consult with Aquatic and Recreation Supervisor or Camp Director to get information regarding participant before start of classes
• Call family/participant ahead of time to talk about meeting on the first day of scheduled activity
• Participate and assist in the water during activities with participants
• Provide support to participant during class and/or swimming lessons. Camps include water activities
• Make adaptations to ensure participant's successful inclusion into class
• Demonstrate a positive and supportive attitude towards people with disabilities
• Able to work independently
• The Inclusion Companion does NOT provide transportation, toileting or transferring of participants
• Report all accidents/incidents to Aquatic and Recreation Supervisor or Camp Director immediately
• Maintains records of activity participation
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

• Knowledge of ADA (American with Disabilities Act) goals, principles and types of modifications is preferred
• Ability to utilize appropriate behavior modification techniques and positive reinforcement.
• Modern principles & practices of therapeutic recreation designed for individuals with developmental disabilities & special needs population.
• Experience working with individuals with physical, developmental or emotional disabilities
• Valid Oregon Driver's License, and good driving record.
• Ability to pass criminal background check

Current First Aid & CPR certification, required
These positions are not eligible for benefits.
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What does inclusion mean to you, and why it is important in recreation programs?
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How would you modify an activity to ensure a participant with different abilities can fully engage with the experience
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Please tell us which camp location or swim lesson shift you are most interested in. If you are interested in all of them, state, 'All.'
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