Adaptive Recreation Coordinator - Part Time

City of Loveland•Loveland, CO

2d•$29 - $39

About The Position

Join a team that values collaboration, community and connection! Be the catalyst that empowers participants of all physical, emotional and cognitive abilities to reach their fullest potential. Through this year-round, part-time position of less than 20 hours per week, there is opportunity for a flexible schedule with some evening and weekend hours required for oversight of programs and events. Manages, develops and implements a comprehensive adaptive and inclusive recreation program. The salary range for this position is $29.18- $39.39 per hour, with a hiring range $29.18 - $31.73 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. This is a part-time position working less than 20 hours per week. This opportunity will remain open until filled.

Requirements

4 Year/Bachelors in Therapeutic Recreation or related field
1 year experience working with special populations. Must be in addition to any experience used to satisfy the education requirement.
An equivalent combination of education and or experience may substitute for education requirements on a year for year basis.
Current First Aid and CPR certifications, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to plan, organize, and create innovative activities.
Must have the ability to train instructors and volunteers in proper techniques.
Must be knowledgeable in making adaptations and modifications for participants with special needs.
Must be able to communicate effectively with parents, co-workers and participants.
Ability to handle difficult situations involving participants with patience, good judgment and with diplomacy.
Frequent l ight to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks.
Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
Frequent exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
Exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

Nice To Haves

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Create, implement, and manage a variety of adaptive and inclusive programs and special events.
Work directly with marketing staff to ensure marketing materials, website, and social media sites are updated with accurate information.
Develop collaborative programs with outside service agencies, by providing outreach and advocacy to increase awareness and gain involvement from internal and external organizations, promoting participation and cooperation.
Collaborate with City of Loveland Recreation staff to include Adaptive Recreation participants in a variety of indoor/outdoor sports and activities.
Create and facilitate specialized staff training applicable to program area.
Write and edit brochure descriptions and promotes programming; coordinates additional marketing and promotions for programs/activities with special promotional flyers; brochures and news releases; network with additional City resources to utilize online web-based promotions.
Secure appropriate facility space for all programs and activities.
Assist instructors with class set-ups, rosters and equipment needs.
Provide on-site supervision of programs and classes.
Communicate clearly and presents information well to internal external customers, staff, volunteers and partnering agencies.
Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate part-time staff and volunteers; training of volunteer assistants.
Responsible for monitoring of the Adaptive Recreation budget and related funds, and the development of reports and performance measures in support of Department and Division financial goals.
Oversee the maintenance and inventory of Adaptive Recreation equipment and supplies.
Purchases program supplies and equipment.
Evaluates classes and programs on an on-going basis, utilizing statistics to plan and market future programs and classes.
Establishes strategies and work plans to address goals and objectives.