Recreation Specialist

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Specialist organizes, leads, and promotes recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, and hobbies. The role leads Recreation Assistants in recreational activities at an assigned site and provides recreational services for participants with disabilities to ensure equal access to programs under the County’s established policies and procedures. The position requires participation in basic first aid, CPR, and AED skills training. The Recreation Specialist works with general direction and select groups. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, with outdoor duties subject to natural weather conditions. The position involves variable hours, driving multi-passenger vehicles as needed, and hazards normally encountered when instructing or participating in sports activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience in the recreation field working with various age groups and individuals with variable physical and mental abilities.
Possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintain a valid license while employed.
Successfully complete a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Adhere to County safety guidelines.
Complete all FEMA training assigned to the position.
Participate in basic first aid, CPR, and AED skills training.

Responsibilities

Organize and supervise recreational sports and activities at assigned locations.
Assist in developing, scheduling, and implementing recreational programs that meet the needs and interests of different age groups and participants with varying physical capabilities.
Observe clients’ physical, social, and behavioral status and participation in activities, and relay progress reports to managers and other staff.
Support participants with disabilities according to assigned accommodation plans and sound inclusion practices.
Assist inclusion participants with activities and identified accommodations, using appropriate techniques to motivate and encourage participation.
Work with other program staff and supervise inclusion participants to ensure safety, social inclusion, and accommodation.
Recommend program changes and innovations to the supervisor.
Enforce community facility and program rules.
Schedule activities and arrange for use of recreational facilities in cooperation with the assigned supervisor.
Assist with maintenance duties as necessary.
Prepare statistical and participant progress reports as needed.
Assist with budget preparation, planning, purchasing, administrative duties, record keeping, and attendance tracking.
Perform clerical duties as required.
Transport program participants in multi-passenger vehicles as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive or confidential records, plans, documents, and decisions.