Recreation Specialist

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

4d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Specialist organizes, leads, and promotes recreational activities, including arts, crafts, sports, games, and hobbies, and leads Recreation Assistants through all phases of activities at an assigned site. The role provides recreational services and support to participants with disabilities to ensure equal access to programs in accordance with County policies and procedures. The position requires participation in basic first aid, CPR, and AED skills training. The specialist works with general direction and select groups, supporting program planning and delivery, participant accommodations and safety, facility use, reporting, administrative tasks, and transportation as needed. Work takes place indoors and outdoors and involves variable hours.

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.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.
Valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed.
Compliance with a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Adherence to County safety guidelines.
Completion of FEMA training assigned to the position.
Completion of required supervisor training, if applicable.
Participation in basic first aid and CPR skills training.
Ability to work variable hours.
Ability to drive multi-passenger vehicles as needed.

Responsibilities

Organizes and supervises recreational sports and activities at assigned locations.
Assists in developing, scheduling, and implementing recreational programs for different age groups and participants with varying physical capabilities.
Observes participants’ physical, social, and behavioral status and participation, and reports progress to the manager and other staff.
Supports participants with disabilities according to assigned accommodation plans and sound inclusion practices.
Assists inclusion participants with activities and identified accommodations, using appropriate techniques to encourage participation.
Works with program staff and supervises inclusion participants to support their safety, social inclusion, and accommodations.
Recommends program changes and innovations to the supervisor.
Enforces rules of community facilities and programs.
Schedules activities and arranges facility use in cooperation with the assigned supervisor.
Assists with maintenance duties as necessary.
Prepares statistical and participant progress reports as needed.
Assists with budget preparation, planning, purchasing, administrative duties, record keeping, and attendance tracking.
Performs clerical duties as required.
Transports program participants in multi-passenger vehicles as needed.
Maintains confidentiality when handling sensitive or confidential records, plans, documents, or decisions.