Recreation Instructor Lead - Specialized Recreation - Quest Adult Day Program

City of Raleigh North Carolina•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

This is a year-round, part-time position leading recreational, wellness, and social activities for participants with disabilities in an adult day program. The role promotes engagement and wellness across physical, emotional, social, and cognitive domains, with a focus on daytime recreation, healthy living, and community integration. The instructor leads activities, supports participants, adapts activities or provides reasonable accommodations, monitors safety, and drives participants to community outings. The position is scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., though hours may vary based on program needs, and includes 4–8 curriculum-planning hours per month. Required trainings must be attended. Candidates must pass a comprehensive background check and controlled substance test, hold a valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License, and be able to obtain a City of Raleigh driving permit. The role is expected to drive a 15-passenger minibus at least twice a month.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18 years.
Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License; must be able to obtain a City of Raleigh driving permit.
Must pass a comprehensive background check and controlled substance test.
Must attend all required trainings.
Ability to move around, including taking long walks at times, and lift at least 30 pounds.
Effective oral, written, and technology-based communication skills.
Professional, flexible, and mature attitude.
Ability to perform duties involving stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, and seeing.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience teaching or implementing recreation programs.
Experience working with people with disabilities.
Program planning and group leadership experience.
Specialized training, education, or certifications related to recreation or leisure activities.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and researching programs and activities.
Assist the Recreation Program Coordinator in implementing City of Raleigh protocols and guidelines, including facilitating participant eligibility requirements.
Lead program activities and assist participants as needed.
Prepare, organize, clean, sanitize, and inventory program materials.
Modify activities or provide reasonable accommodations to support participation.
Monitor participants for safety and independently address behavior concerns.
Drive participants in a city vehicle, including a minibus, to community outing locations.
Communicate effectively with the supervisor, coworkers, parents or guardians, and participants.
Document or relay accident and incident information to appropriate staff.
Attend and participate in required trainings and staff meetings before starting the position.