Recreation Leader II (PT) - Adaptive Recreation

City of Scottsdale•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a dynamic and passionate team dedicated to making recreation accessible, meaningful, and fun for individuals with disabilities. The Adaptive Recreation team of Scottsdale's Parks & Recreation Department creates inclusive programs, community outings, Special Olympics sports, and social events that promote independence, connection, and confidence. As a Recreation Leader II, you’ll play a vital role in supporting participants during programs, facilitating engaging activities, and fostering a safe, respectful, and empowering environment where everyone can thrive. This position is perfect for someone with strong interpersonal skills, creativity, and a genuine passion for promoting inclusion through recreation. Every day in the role brings opportunities to make a positive impact, build relationships, and help participants discover what they can do.

Requirements

No education required for this position.
A minimum of six months experience in a customer service position.
Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date.
The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
Graduated licenses are considered restricted and therefore not acceptable for driving positions with the City of Scottsdale.
Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/section assignment.
Valid CPR certification or willingness to obtain.

Nice To Haves

Experience in designing, leading, and evaluating recreation programs for youth, teens, and adults with a wide range of disabilities
Experience providing hands-on support to participants when needed (excluding personal care)
Experience adapting activities on the fly to match individual abilities and ensure everyone can participate meaningfully
Experience delivering age-appropriate, ability-appropriate instruction from step-by-step guidance to using high-visibility equipment for participants with visual challenges
Experience supporting the creation and implementation of individualized behavior plans
Experience keeping parents and guardians in the loop with consistent, twice-weekly communication about progress, activities, and any behavior-related updates
Experience maintaining clean, organized program spaces through end-of-day tasks like sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, emptying trash, and organizing storage areas

Responsibilities

Designing, leading, and evaluating recreation programs for youth, teens, and adults with a wide range of disabilities
Providing hands-on support to participants when needed (excluding personal care)
Adapting activities on the fly to match individual abilities and ensure everyone can participate meaningfully
Delivering age-appropriate, ability-appropriate instruction from step-by-step guidance to using high-visibility equipment for participants with visual challenges
Supporting the creation and implementation of individualized behavior plans
Keeping parents and guardians in the loop with consistent, twice-weekly communication about progress, activities, and any behavior-related updates
Maintaining clean, organized program spaces through end-of-day tasks like sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, emptying trash, and organizing storage areas
Maintaining valid CPR certification or willingness to obtain.