Recreation Leader (Adaptive Recreation)

City of Sacramento • Sacramento, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under supervision, carries out programs for both indoor and outdoor activities for persons with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. Works directly with participants to encourage enthusiasm and create positive experiences.

Requirements

• Basic first aid practices.
• Speak and write effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with the public and other employees.
• Demonstrating patience, energy, and enthusiasm.
• High school graduation or GED equivalency.
• Must be at least 18 years old by time of appointment.
• Pass a physical exam and criminal background check.
• Pass a tuberculosis screening test.
• Completion of Mandatory Reporter training is required within two weeks of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Some assignments may require 12-hour shifts, evenings, and weekends; some may require overnight responsibilities at residential camps.
• Frequently bend, walk, kneel, stoop, reach and lift; ability to individually lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50, and up to 100 pounds with assistance; ability to assist with transferring clients with disabilities from assistive devices; possess near and far acuity and depth perception with or without correction; ability to sit for long periods of time; occasional exposure with human biological hazards.
• Work may take place either indoors or outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Assists in leading, teaching and conducting recreation activities, such as arts and crafts, various games and sports, social recreation, nature activities, camping, community singing and informal music activities.
• Assists in organizing socials, tournaments, dances, festivals, camping trips, field trips, and special events.
• Assists in the preparation of programs, announcements, bulletins and related materials needed to promote program activities.
• Assists participants with feeding, bathroom needs, lifting, and other services, as needed.

What This Job Offers

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