Adaptive Recreation Instructor
About The Position
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.
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.
- 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.
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? Consider applying for our Certified Adaptive Recreation Instructor position posted now!
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
Benefits
- Eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan.
- Additional paid hours for planning, set-up, and break down time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
