Recreation Specialist II

City of Hialeah Municipal Government

15d

About The Position

A Recreation Specialist II, Therapeutics, under general supervision, performs as a staff member responsible to a Center Director in charge of a Therapeutic Recreation Program. The Specialist II shall conduct activities in Therapeutic recreation programs.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of the history and philosophy of recreation for the exceptional child/adult.
• Skill and technique to instruct a wide variety of recreational activities for the exceptional child/adult.
• Ability to recognize physical and behavioral disorders associated with the exceptional and to prepare recreational programs and actives to correct or compensate for these disorders.
• Ability to recognize specific learning disabilities and to prepare recreation programs to correct or compensate for these disabilities.
• Ability to gain the confidence and arouse the enthusiasm of exceptional children/adults in a group setting.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and work effectively with other employees and the general public.
• All applicants must have either: (A) Bachelor degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Special Education, Recreation or in Education from an accredited school/institution and work experience in a recreation or education setting for the exceptional child/adult, or in a formal inclusion program for the exceptional child/adult, or (B) An Associate degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Special Education, Recreation or in Education from an accredited school/institution and 1560 hours of paid experience working in a recreation or education setting for the exceptional child/adult, or in a formal inclusion program for the exceptional child/adult, or (C) High school graduate or GED from an accredited school/institution and 4680 hours of paid experience working in a recreation or education setting for the exceptional child/adult, or in a formal inclusion program for the exceptional child/adult, and (D) Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator license issued by the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Center Director in planning, coordinating, and scheduling a therapeutic program for all age/ability levels of the exceptional child in the community.
• Organizes, instructs individuals or groups in arts and crafts, low organized games, team sports, individual sports and other recreational activities that can be modified to their abilities.
• Supervises subordinate personnel.

What This Job Offers

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