At Damar, our people are remarkable! Our staff are dedicated to serving our clients to achieve remarkable results. We are a diverse team of people with a wide range of skills and experiences interested in careers that matter. We provide a place where you can fulfill your career ambitions. With competitive benefits, a culture of compassion, belonging, acceptance, innovation and fun, Damar offers you the opportunity to do remarkable work!

Do you have a passion for working with kids with disabilities? Do you think you have what it takes to help improve the lives of children facing life’s greatest developmental and behavioral challenges?  Damar is looking for passionate people with or without experience as a Recreation Assistant.  For those of you with experience, you already know how rewarding it can be.....for those of you with no experience, you don’t need experience, only a passion for helping others. Our world-class training will prepare you for the job!

What is a Recreation Assistant?

A recreational assistant is responsible for implementing a variety of activities related to health, physical education, recreation and aquatics for individuals served by Damar.

Where would I work with clients?

For this particular role, you could work on our Children's Residential campus located at 6067 Decatur Boulevard in Indianapolis.

Some of the ways we reward our remarkable Recreation Assistant...

• Pay for school with up to $3,000 a year in Tuition Assistance
• Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Protect your income through Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options
• Enjoy eligible holidays at home while getting paid with our Paid Holiday plan
• Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan
• Receive world-class training of verbal intervention & physical management techniques

Remarkable way you will be making a difference...

• Assists the Recreation Director in providing aquatic assessments, training and certification services for clients and staff.
• Assists the Recreation Director in maintaining inventory of all supplies affiliated with the pool and fitness center.
• Participates in maintaining Damar’s pool and fitness facility.
• 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.
• Attends mandatory staff meeting and other meetings as assigned.
• Completes and updates mandatory training and other licensure related items in a timely manner.
• Maintains documentation that is accurate and legible.
• 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.
• Conducts adaptive physical education classes for on-grounds school.

What you need to be considered...

• Be at least 21 to work in our Children's Residential program 
• Be able to provide formal proof of a high school diploma or GED
• Prior experience implementing recreational programs for children with developmental and/or emotional disabilities is desired
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening
• Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal offenses

Essential Job Functions:

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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