Activity Leader - Adaptive Recreation, Part Time

City of Loveland•Loveland, CO

4h•$16 - $21

About The Position

GENERAL PURPOSE: Provide planning and implementation of AR recreational programs and services for people with disabilities. Provides quality instruction or modifications of recreation activities and programs for the benefit of the youth and adult participants. Days of work and hours will vary with each class. Will be required to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends. The salary range for this position is $15.76- $21.27 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Position will remain open until filled. This position is a part time non-benefitted position working less than 20 hours per week.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED required.
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age at time of hire.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must possess or be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 60 days of hire date.
Knowledge of recreation programming and understanding of the physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional needs of individuals with varying ages and disabilities.
Understands, learns and use adaptations, accommodations and physical assistance techniques required for individuals with disabilities as needed.
Strong oral communication skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Work with a diverse group of people effectively and diplomatically.
Handle difficult situations involving participants with patience, good judgment, and with diplomacy.
Maintain confidentiality with confidential information.
Respond quickly and efficiently to safety situations that arise.
Accountability, Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness

Nice To Haves

Previous experience teaching or co-teaching sports or therapeutic recreation activities or related programming preferred.
Course work in therapeutic recreation, special education or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Focus on areas of expertise within adult educational/social programs and unified sports.
Develop and implement therapeutic lesson/program plans.
Instruct registered participants in unified sports and teach skills specific to each activity
Coordinate information related to practice, league games and tournaments with parents and players as needed.
Plan and facilitate social opportunities for adults with disabilities held on an ongoing basis.
Take the needed steps to be familiar with participants.
Be aware of specific behavior plans and medical needs to ensure safety and integration of individuals during activities.
Complete administrative tasks including record keeping, attendance sheets, program evaluations and therapeutic assessments as determined.
Participate in required staff training and meetings.
Supervise and train program volunteers with positive inclusivity that includes giving and receiving constructive criticism and feedback.
Operate a multi-passenger accessible lift van.
Represent the City in a positive, professional, and healthy manner.
May assist with drop-in Childcare.
May assist in special events.
Performs other duties as assigned.