Adaptive Recreation Assistant (Part-time)

City of Grove City•Grove City, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grove City Parks and Recreation Department is seeking an Adaptive Recreation Assistant to join its team in offering safe, quality recreational activities for a diverse and growing community. This is a rewarding part-time position supporting daytime, evening, or weekend activities. The Adaptive Recreation Assistant works as part of a team to create a positive environment where individuals with disabilities can learn about themselves, interact with peers, and experience success. Under the immediate supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, this role plays a key part in supporting adaptive and inclusive programming and is responsible for assisting with Parks and Recreation activities, classes, and events at various facilities. This role requires excellent communication skills and a commitment to public service.

Requirements

Is at least 18 years of age and has a high school diploma or equivalent.
Has the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Has proven ability in oral and written communications.
Has the ability to follow all rules, regulations and ethics conduct as set forth by the Grove City Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Grove City.
Has the ability to demonstrate good customer service when dealing with participants, instructors, volunteers, the general public, and other city employees, while positively encouraging participants’ involvement of offered programs.
Knowledge of sports and recreation; athletic equipment; office practices and procedures; English grammar and spelling; records management; City/department goals and objectives; City/department policies and procedures; workplace safety practices and procedures; personnel rules and regulations; public relations (indicates developed after employment).
Skill in typing; word processing; computer operation; calculator operation; use of modem office equipment; use of telephone/mobile phone.
Ability to carry out simple instructions; carry out instructions in basic written, oral, or picture form; interpret a variety of instructions in basic written, oral, picture, or schedule form; deal with problems involving several variables within a familiar context; read, copy, and record figures accurately; complete routine forms; prepare routine correspondence; prepare accurate documentation; compile and prepare reports; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; communicate effectively; instruct others; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; arrange items in numerical or alphabetical order; sort items into categories according to established methods; maintain records according to established procedures; work alone on most tasks; answer routine telephone inquiries; develop and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate manual dexterity; travel to and gain access to work site. (indicates developed after employment).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of person-first language, inclusion practices, and disability awareness.

Responsibilities

Helps to plan and supervise adaptive and inclusive activities, including sports, fitness, and wellness events.
Works as part of a team to create a positive environment where individuals with disabilities can learn about themselves, interact with peers, and experience success.
Assists in the oversight, development, and delivery of adaptive and inclusive programs offered through the Parks and Recreation Department.
Supervises volunteers assigned in specialty area (e.g., schedules and assigns tasks, evaluates performance, recruits and evaluates volunteers, directs instructors) as determined by the Recreation Supervisor.
Performs program outreach by attending community events, maintaining community partnerships, etc.
Has a basic understanding of and uses person-first language, inclusion practices, and disability awareness.
Maintains contact with City personnel/departments, volunteers, the general public, and various government agencies/officials in order to obtain or disseminate information related to the essential position functions.
Maintains required licensures and certifications, if any.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
Follows all rules, regulations and ethics conduct as set forth by the Grove City Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Grove City.
Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Obeys and promptly executes all orders of the Administrative Assistant.