Recreation Instructor

Merakey • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Recreation Instructor for its program in Crafton, Pennsylvania. This professional role teaches recreation and swimming to individuals with developmental disabilities. The instructor develops and maintains residents’ gross, fine, and perceptual motor skills through structured classes, leisure activities, and assessments. The role also supports therapeutic swimming programs, promotes cooperation, sportsmanship, and fair play, and provides healthful recreational outlets. Work is performed under the direction of the Program Director.

The instructor contributes to developing classes and programs suited to residents’ functioning levels and skill abilities. The position includes planning and supervising recreation and sports programs, documenting residents’ goals and progress, and participating in interdisciplinary staffing. Compensation is $23.00 per hour with selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy, Physical Education, or another related field.

Nice To Haves

• WSI certification.
• Advanced Lifesaving certification.
• Adapted Aquatics Instructor Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement assessments of residents’ gross motor, fine motor, fitness, perceptual motor, and swimming abilities.
• Develop a system for class scheduling and participation, and consistently apply techniques and methods used in recreation classes.
• Develop, organize, and implement leisure interest clubs, such as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
• Devise, implement, and document individual and activity goal plans and Behavior Management Plans.
• Maintain records of resident participation.
• Prepare periodic evaluations of residents’ progress and responses to programming, and participate as an integral member of interdisciplinary staffing.
• Plan, develop, implement, organize, and supervise team and individual sports programs, including carryover to spectator sports and Special Olympics.
• Assist with feeding programs during residents’ meal times.
• Teach recreation and swimming and support swimming programs for therapeutic purposes.
• Promote cooperation, sportsmanship, and fair play, and provide healthful recreational outlets for residents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) employee contribution options.
• DailyPay access to earned pay.
• On the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level