Recreation Assistant - Verne Cox Multi-Purpose Center

City of Pasadena • Pasadena, TX

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Recreation Manager, the Recreation Assistant assists with the planning, coordination, implementation, and supervision of inclusive recreation programs, activities, camps, and special events for children and adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. This position provides direct participant support, program leadership, volunteer coordination, and facility oversight. Greets all participants, visitors, volunteers, and families in a friendly, professional, and welcoming manner. Provides daily hospitality, customer service, staff support, and effective communication with participants, families, volunteers, and coworkers. Assists in the planning, implementation, instruction, and supervision of recreation programs and activities for children and adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Develops independent lesson plans and activity schedules for assigned programs and evaluates program effectiveness. Leads and supports a variety of adaptive recreation activities, which may include but are not limited to: field trips, dances, adaptive sports, walking programs, swimming, track, arts and crafts, fishing, bowling, tennis, volleyball, basketball, and similar activities. Oversees day programs, camps, and activities, ensuring participant safety, engagement, and inclusion. Implements programs and supervises facilities and/or rental groups in the absence of the Recreation Specialists and/or Recreation Manager. Serves as the department's Volunteer Coordinator, including: Recruiting, orienting, assigning, and supervising volunteers. Maintaining accurate volunteer hour logs. Submitting monthly reports to Volunteer Pasadena. Processing volunteer applications in a timely manner. Coordinating volunteer recognition and awards. Ordering, distributing, and tracking volunteer incentives. Directs and manages a summer camp program, including: Program planning and preparation of materials. Coordinating outings and securing transportation. Assigning staff and volunteers to participants. Communicating with families before and during camp. Leading daily camp operations and post-camp cleanup. Maintains all required licenses, certifications, clearances, and job-related requirements without interruption. Works assigned schedule and complies with all City timekeeping, attendance, and workplace policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of four (4) to five (5) years of related experience in recreation, therapeutic recreation, camps, youth programs, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.).
• Valid Texas Driver's License and a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• College coursework or degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Leisure Studies, Sports and Recreation, or a related field.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities in a recreation or community-based setting

Responsibilities

• Assists with the planning, coordination, implementation, and supervision of inclusive recreation programs, activities, camps, and special events for children and adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities.
• Provides direct participant support, program leadership, volunteer coordination, and facility oversight.
• Greets all participants, visitors, volunteers, and families in a friendly, professional, and welcoming manner.
• Provides daily hospitality, customer service, staff support, and effective communication with participants, families, volunteers, and coworkers.
• Assists in the planning, implementation, instruction, and supervision of recreation programs and activities for children and adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities.
• Develops independent lesson plans and activity schedules for assigned programs and evaluates program effectiveness.
• Leads and supports a variety of adaptive recreation activities
• Oversees day programs, camps, and activities, ensuring participant safety, engagement, and inclusion.
• Implements programs and supervises facilities and/or rental groups in the absence of the Recreation Specialists and/or Recreation Manager.
• Serves as the department's Volunteer Coordinator
• Directs and manages a summer camp program
• Maintains all required licenses, certifications, clearances, and job-related requirements without interruption.
• Works assigned schedule and complies with all City timekeeping, attendance, and workplace policies.

Benefits

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%
• Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates: Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year. From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year. From 11 to less than 21 years of service – four weeks of vacation per year. From 21 to less than 26 years of service – five weeks of vacation per year. From 26 years of service and up – six weeks of vacation per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED