Adaptive Recreation Instructor

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part time position which will work no more than 39 hours per week and is not eligible for benefits. The pay range for this position $19.25 per hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. Part time positions may have routine or variable work schedules. In addition to class time, instructors receive additional paid hours for planning, set-up, and break down time. Denver Parks & Recreation offers progressive community based Adaptive Recreation programming for people with disabilities at any age. Our team of devoted professionals enriches the lives of people with disabilities by developing physical, mental, emotional, social and leisure skills necessary to participate in a continuum of activities that will enhance their well-being. Adaptive Recreation programming utilizes the Denver Parks & Recreation department's expansive network of facilities, parks and amenities to provide a wide variety of adaptive programming and year-round training in Special Olympics sports. To learn more about the Adaptive Recreation programming offered by Denver Parks & Recreation, please visit the Adaptive Recreation webpage. To learn more about Denver Parks & Recreation with the City & County of Denver, please visit DPR’s webpage. Location In this position you can expect to work on site at multiple recreation centers and other locations around the City and County of Denver. This position includes working day, evening, and weekend hours. What You’ll Do Adaptive Recreation Instructors (On-Call) provide instruction to participants in organized adaptive recreation programs, classes and activities. Instructors have the opportunity to make a positive impact while feeding their passion for helping others. Instructors play an important role in ensuring that Denver's recreation programs are inclusive and enriching to all participants.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
One (1) year of experience in assisting in the operation and instruction of organized recreation activities.
Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
Requires certification in CPR and First Aid within 6 months of date of hire.
Requires a valid driver’s license at the time of application. (Employees may be eligible to drive department/city vehicles for transportation and subject to motor vehicle record check and required to pass a city sponsored driver safety training course.)
Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in planning and implementing adaptive recreation programs for people with disabilities
Special training, education or certifications specific to fitness, aquatics and/or working with people with disabilities
Instructional experience working with a variety of populations, ability levels and age groups
Have a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification?

Responsibilities

Work with full-time staff to plan and implement goal-based adaptive recreation programs aimed at enriching physical, mental, emotional, social and leisure skills
Maintain a safe, fun and trusting program environment for all participants
Work directly with volunteers to aid in facilitation of programs
Develops instructional plan to achieve established objectives
Executes instructional plans using prescribed and accepted teaching methods, including coaching and, group and individual instruction
Evaluates and communicates student/participant progress to all appropriate staff
Reviews completed program participant evaluation tools, using findings to increase program and instructional effectiveness
Assists in the organization and administration of special events
By position, performs various tasks to maintain a facility and/or provide program administrative support
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
Ability to work evenings and weekends