Seasonal Recreation Facilities Supv I Universal Access Program Short Term

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Department of Conservation and Recreation manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, golf courses, trails and parkways.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for Adaptive Recreation Assistants to fill the position of Seasonal Recreation Facilities Supervisor I.

DCR's Universal Access Program (UAP) offers a unique opportunity for people of all abilities to take part in a wide array of outdoor recreation activities. The UAP Recreation Assistants perform safety and supportive duties related to outdoor adaptive recreation programs offered by DCR in various parks statewide.

Primary duty is to support contracted vendor-run adaptive recreation programs while working in a team assisting water and land-based program activities oriented to people with disabilities.

Monitor program operations from shore, trail, and boats during the paddling, cycling, or hiking program day. Work under the direction of a program leader in a team setting. Provide daily program standards report documenting status of program standards for each activity.

Load and unload canoes and kayaks from storage areas and trailers to boat launch areas; carry related equipment such as lifejackets, paddles, crates, and adaptive supplies short distances and set up equipment.

Greet and assist paddling program participants, fit people for PFDs, seating, and other gear, assist with transfers in and out of boats, provide physical and social support as needed.

Greet cycling participants and ensure safe rides through proper fitting of helmets and bikes, ride tandem with cyclists with disabilities, or as a companion or safety rider. Support hiking participants with physical and sighted guide assistance.

Other duties include the transport of program equipment to and from parks; assessing sites for hazards, safety related documentation of each program, and responding to inquiries from the public.
Assembly, delivery, and service visits of beach wheelchairs at state parks are also part of each work week.

During inclement weather or non-program time, Universal Access Program Adaptive Recreation Assistants may be expected to assist with general maintenance and upkeep of equipment and facility grounds.

Universal Access Program Adaptive Recreation Assistants are expected to perform other related work as required.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age by the date of hire to work.
• Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Standard First Aid and Personal Safety Certificate issued by the American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with people with disabilities and/or are pursuing education in a related field such as outdoor recreation, therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy, psychology, social work, disability studies/services, etc.
• Previous experience or skill in kayaking, canoeing, and cycling.
• American Red Cross Certification: Basic Life Support CPR or CPR for the Professional Rescuer or AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION LEVEL C is acceptable. (Community CPR is not accepted.)
• Current certification in Standard First Aid, Community First Aid and Safety or First Responder.
• Must have a current driver's license and reliable personal transportation.
• Selected candidate must be willing to travel state-wide.

Responsibilities

• Support contracted vendor-run adaptive recreation programs while working in a team assisting water and land-based program activities oriented to people with disabilities.
• Monitor program operations from shore, trail, and boats during the paddling, cycling, or hiking program day.
• Work under the direction of a program leader in a team setting.
• Provide daily program standards report documenting status of program standards for each activity.
• Load and unload canoes and kayaks from storage areas and trailers to boat launch areas; carry related equipment such as lifejackets, paddles, crates, and adaptive supplies short distances and set up equipment.
• Greet and assist paddling program participants, fit people for PFDs, seating, and other gear, assist with transfers in and out of boats, provide physical and social support as needed.
• Greet cycling participants and ensure safe rides through proper fitting of helmets and bikes, ride tandem with cyclists with disabilities, or as a companion or safety rider.
• Support hiking participants with physical and sighted guide assistance.
• Transport of program equipment to and from parks.
• Assess sites for hazards.
• Safety related documentation of each program.
• Respond to inquiries from the public.
• Assembly, delivery, and service visits of beach wheelchairs at state parks.
• Assist with general maintenance and upkeep of equipment and facility grounds.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
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What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees