Recreation Coordinator

Christenson Group of Companies•City of Lacombe, AB

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Coordinator is a Part-Time Permanent position responsible for contributing to the structuring and development of recreational department goals. This role involves welcoming and orienting new residents, introducing them to the recreation program, and facilitating their integration into social groups. The coordinator will maintain records of resident participation and responses to programs, and support program and calendar planning for both independent and supportive living residents. A key aspect of the role is ensuring equal access to programs through adaptations and collaboration with the Recreation Therapist. The coordinator will develop, promote, implement, and evaluate recreation and leisure programs based on the seven areas of wellness: physical, social, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, environmental, and creative/occupational. Responsibilities also include program setup, takedown, volunteer recruitment, implementation, charting, and participation tracking. The role involves collaborating with committees on resident-led activities and developing monthly newsletters and activity calendars. Safety consciousness and compliance with safety regulations are paramount. The coordinator will also identify and order program supplies and equipment in coordination with the Recreation Therapist, engage in one-to-one visitations, and facilitate information and education on special topics.

Requirements

Some Post-secondary education required
Experience with seniors and/or people with disabilities required
Minimum of 1 year working in the area of recreation/activity programming
First Aid and CPR Certificate an Required
Demonstrated ability to multi-task
Exceptional time management skills, ability to prioritize
Good judgment and ability to exercise discretion
Motivated, creative and willing to take calculated risks
Ability to self-initiate and also work well as a team member
Excellent written and verbal communication
Compassionate, courteous and respectful
Excellent observational skills and ability to determine urgency or reportable incidents
A current and clear Criminal Records Check
Involves extensive standing, walking, bending and lifting (up to 10kg is often required) – dress should reflect this
Requires the ability to critically assess the needs and abilities of the residents

Nice To Haves

Diploma/Degree in Recreation studies or adapted Physical Education preferred
In lieu of education, extensive work experience with seniors may be considered

Responsibilities

Provide on-going contributions to the structuring and development of recreational department goals.
Welcome and orientate new residents to the facility. Introduce residents to recreation program and facilitates introduction into social groups.
Maintains records of resident participation rate and individual responses to the programs offered.
Supports in program and calendar planning for both Independent and Supportive living residents.
Considers and applies program adaptations to ensure equal access for all people who would like, and/or would benefit, from the recreation program(s) offered. This may involve extensive collaboration with the Recreation Therapist.
Develops, promotes, implements and evaluates a variety of recreation and leisure programs based on the 7 areas of wellness – physical, social, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, environmental and creative/occupational.
Engages in all areas of recreation programming including, but not limited to: set – up, take down, volunteer recruitment, implementation, charting (if appropriate) and participation tracking.
Collaborates with committees to provide guidance and assistance with resident – led activities.
Works with committees to develop and distribute monthly newsletter and activity calendars to residents.
Practices safety consciousness with the residents and maintains a reasonably safe environment for the residents.
Complies with safety regulations and policies.
In coordination with the Recreation Therapist, identifies and orders appropriate program supplies and equipment.
Engages in one-to-one visitations, particularly when a resident is unable or unwilling to attend programs.
Facilitates the provision of information and education on special topics of interest to residents and/or families.