Campus Life Associate - Recreation - #WWRW0114

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Augusta, WV

About The Position

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) Recreation Services, within the Campus Life Division, is seeking a Campus Life Associate for Recreation. This position provides client service delivery by designing and implementing recreation and leisure programs for individuals and groups of varying sizes, based on each client’s needs and interests. The role 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 position includes driving WWRC vehicles and safely supervising off-campus programming, maintaining awareness of clients’ special needs, and delivering an average of 5–6 hours of client programming daily. The associate plans activities within designated skill-set programs, assists with special events, and supports clients’ physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being during rehabilitation. The role also requires timely programming and documentation, participation in meetings and training, and clear communication with supervisors and coworkers.

Requirements

Valid Virginia driver’s license.
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 facilitating activities across 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 for working with individuals with disabilities, staff, and external partners.
Ability to positively engage with individuals with disabilities and knowledge of disabilities served.
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 them.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good organization and time-management skills.
Good basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a recreational setting.
Experience working with individuals with a variety of disabilities in a recreation and/or rehabilitation setting, including coaching or teaching.
Fitness certification.
Experience lifeguarding or working in an aquatic setting.

Responsibilities

Design and implement recreation and leisure programs for individuals and groups based on client 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.
Maintain awareness of clients with 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, arrive promptly, meet deadlines, begin activities on time, submit monthly programming, update activity logs, and use 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 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 while maintaining clear, respectful communication with supervisors and coworkers.