All Star Abilities Facilitator - JCCs of North America

All Star Abilities Facilitator
JCC Chicago
300 Revere Drive
Northbrook, IL 60062

At JCC Chicago, we are focused on growing good kids, building communities, and educating ourselves on the past to make a difference for the future. The largest JCC in North America, JCC Chicago offers a life-affirming journey that builds on the richness and power of Jewish values and continues to reimagine them for a more connected, inspired community.

All-Star Abilities is a peer-to-peer fitness program for teenagers, ages 12-18, with and without disabilities to strengthen their muscles and their friendships. Each All-Star Abilities participant connects with a peer partner to prioritize health and wellness, achieve their fitness goals together, and form new friendships! During the 75-minute workout session, everyone will move through our cardio and weight rooms as well as the gym to play sports. We will start with a warmup and end with a cool down, together!

JCC Chicago is an equal opportunity agency that offers programs for all ages and abilities. Our goal is to foster relationships, build our community, and create connections that will enable our mission to reach a larger impact. We welcome you to join us in building your career, as we build a stronger community.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Facilitator will work with JCC Inclusion coordinator to support teens with social connection and navigating the multiple spaces for exercise.
• Facilitator will be responsible for monitoring different spaces to ensure teens are engaging with equipment safely and respectfully.
• Facilitator may also be responsible for leading welcome or cool down.
• Provide options and challenges for specific exercises to accommodate various skill levels.
• Foster positive relationships between teens
• Provide feedback to families at the end of session on how the session went.

Key Essential Job Duties/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move up to 40lbs.
• Ability to supervise participants by sight and sound.
• React with physical and mental alertness in emergency situations.
• Demonstrate physical stamina and agility required to be mobile for long periods of time.
• Recover workout space promptly after each class.
• Use hands for grasping equipment and class material.

Days/Hours/%Travel:

• Sundays 1:00- 2:15 (October 20- March 16th, occasional Sundays off)

Education Qualifications:

• College Experience or College Graduate

Previous Experience:

• Previous experience working with people with Disabilities.
• Athletic experience not necessary but beneficial.

$40

Our GPS is set to J.

We are a collaborative, dynamic, forward-looking team whose passion has a purpose.

With Jewish values as our compass, we are moving JCC Chicago in new exciting directions that will strengthen our Jewish community, enrich generations, nurture friendships, respect traditions and bring out the best in very life we touch.

Led by our dynamic and forward-thinking Executive Team, JCC Chicago enriches lives and builds community through vibrant, meaningful experiences. We are a collaborative, dynamic, forward-looking team whose passion has a purpose. With Jewish values as our compass, we are moving JCC Chicago in new exciting directions that will strengthen our Jewish community, enrich generations, nurture friendships, respect traditions and bring out the best in every life we touch.

JCC Chicago is the largest JCC system in North America, with more than 500 staff in over 13 diverse locations across the metropolitan area. Our core program offerings include Early Childhood Education, Children and Family Engagement Programs, J at School, Sports & Recreation, Aquatics, Arts & Ideas, Day Camps and Overnight Camp.