Campus Life Associate - Recreation - #WWRW0114

DHRM•Augusta, VA

About The Position

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) Recreation Services, within the Campus Life Division, is seeking a Campus Life Associate for Recreation. The position provides client service delivery by designing and implementing recreation and leisure programs for individuals and small and large groups, based on each client’s needs and interests. The associate co-leads programs for clients recommended for therapeutic services and provides leadership during community re-entry trips or demonstrations in support of identified client goals and recommendations from interdisciplinary team members. Other duties and special projects may be assigned by the supervisor. The role delivers an average of 5–6 hours of client programming daily. Programming draws on the eleven human interest areas of recreation and may include cooking, life-skills activities, team sports, outdoor recreation, community outings, and special events. The associate supports clients’ physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being as part of the rehabilitation process and helps foster personal independence. The position also requires driving WWRC vehicles and safely supervising off-campus programming. WWRC provides people with disabilities comprehensive, individualized services to realize personal independence through employment. This position is in the Campus Life Division and may require coverage in residential housing environments as needed. The position is designated sensitive and requires a fingerprint-based criminal history check for the finalist.

Requirements

Familiarity with recreational programming or ability to learn.
Basic understanding of program planning, event coordination, customer service, and communication strategies.
Knowledge or ability to develop skills for facilitating activities addressing physical, social, spiritual, emotional, and cognitive domains.
Knowledge of ongoing recreation programming and skill development, including team sports, games, athletics, outdoor recreation, community outings, and special events.
Knowledge of confidentiality and boundary issues.
Knowledge of safety awareness in a recreational setting.
Knowledge of Campus Life Division residential housing environments and expectations for coverage as needed.
Knowledge and experience with Restorative Practices/Restorative Justice.
Strong interpersonal skills when working with individuals with disabilities, staff, and external partners.
Ability to positively engage individuals with disabilities.
Ability to foster a safe, clean, and supportive environment that promotes positive social, interpersonal, and self-management skills and personal independence.
Basic activity skills and knowledge of community recreation and wellness concepts and practices.
Ability to assess individual and group needs and plan and implement programs to meet those needs.
Ability to relate positively to people with disabilities and knowledge of disabilities served.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good organization and time-management skills.
Good basic computer skills.
Valid Virginia driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a recreational setting.
Experience working with individuals with a variety of disabilities in a recreation or rehabilitation setting; coaching or teaching experience may qualify.
Fitness certification.
Experience lifeguarding or working in an aquatic setting.

Responsibilities

Design and implement recreation and leisure programs for individuals and groups based on clients’ needs and interests.
Co-lead programs for clients recommended for therapeutic services.
Provide leadership during community re-entry trips and demonstrations in support of client goals and interdisciplinary team recommendations.
Drive WWRC vehicles and provide safe supervision during off-campus programming.
Remain aware of clients’ special needs and provide appropriate support.
Provide diverse recreation programming across the eleven human interest areas, including cooking and life-skills activities.
Deliver an average of 5–6 hours of client programming daily in alignment with departmental goals.
Manage time effectively by arriving promptly, meeting deadlines, starting activities on time, submitting monthly programming, updating activity logs, and using work time efficiently.
Assist with developing, implementing, and evaluating special events.
Intervene and provide feedback on client progress and deficiencies to support well-being in the rehabilitation process.
Plan and implement activities within designated skill-set programs for clients.
Arrive on time for scheduled shifts to allow for planning and setup and to support smooth daily operations and departmental professional standards.
Participate in required meetings, trainings, and departmental initiatives.
Follow established procedures and submit required documentation and administrative tasks within designated timelines.
Identify and communicate workflow concerns and maintain clear, respectful communication with supervisors and coworkers.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor.