(SEA) One to One (Therapeutic Recreation Services)
About The Position
Candidates for this position must be available for the full summer camp season. This includes a mandatory week-long staff orientation beginning on June 15, 2026. Camp begins on June 22, 2026, and the final day of camp is August 7, 2026. This is a summer position in the Recreation Division that provides recreational activities for individuals with disabilities. The work involves providing one to one assistance with participants who are unable to independently participate in recreational activities and/or programs. General supervision is provided by Therapeutic Recreation Services. Essential Job Functions Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm in providing recreational opportunities to participants. Interacts and communicates with staff in adapting activities that are age and ability appropriate for participants. Provides one to one assistance and participates with assigned participants in scheduled activities, such as swimming, boating, field trips, structured classes and physical activities. Provides a safe environment for participants, staff, and volunteers. Communicates with coordinator and staff regarding activities, participants, and personnel issues. Other Job Duties (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit reasonably assigned duties) Feeds, clothes, and assists participants with toileting who are unable to do so independently. Maintains records of attendance, writes daily progress notes, and completes other paperwork required by the Therapeutic Recreation Services. Reports any issues, problems, or concerns when they occur to Therapeutic Recreation Services. Performs any assigned duties that relate to successful operation of a therapeutic recreation program. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, (Pre-employment KSA applicable to essential job functions) Knowledge of -- Summer Camp programs. Implementing and adapting activities for maximum participation and independence. Various disabilities. Ability to -- Participate in a variety of creative and physical recreational activities on a daily basis. Interact with staff in a professional manner with integrity and good judgment. Maintain a positive working relationship with parents, community members, and staff. Transfer individuals in/out of wheelchairs. Work with individuals in the swimming pool. Deal effectively with the public.
Requirements
- Completion of 10th grade.
- Three months experience working with individuals with special needs.
- Subject to background investigation.
- Medium to heavy physical effort required, Non Violent Crisis Intervention.
Nice To Haves
- First aid and CPR preferred
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm in providing recreational opportunities to participants.
- Interacts and communicates with staff in adapting activities that are age and ability appropriate for participants.
- Provides one to one assistance and participates with assigned participants in scheduled activities, such as swimming, boating, field trips, structured classes and physical activities.
- Provides a safe environment for participants, staff, and volunteers.
- Communicates with coordinator and staff regarding activities, participants, and personnel issues.
- Feeds, clothes, and assists participants with toileting who are unable to do so independently.
- Maintains records of attendance, writes daily progress notes, and completes other paperwork required by the Therapeutic Recreation Services.
- Reports any issues, problems, or concerns when they occur to Therapeutic Recreation Services.
- Performs any assigned duties that relate to successful operation of a therapeutic recreation program.
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Education Level
High school or GED
