Seasonal Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

City of La Porte, Texas • La Porte, TX

3d • $15 - $16

About The Position

To assist in organizing and implementing a variety of recreational and educational activities and programs for individuals with special needs.

Requirements

• Knowledge of techniques of supervising children during recreation activities.
• Knowledge of general program content for community recreation activities in area of assignment.
• Knowledge of recreational, cultural, and social needs of the community.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of basis mathematics.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to assist in coordinating, organizing and implementing recreation and leisure time activities and specialized events.
• Ability to work with the disabled, children and adults, in supervising recreation activities and services.
• Some experience in directing recreation activities and working with the disabled is highly desirable and a High School Diploma or GED.
• Possession of a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one month, CPR, First Aid and AED Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating, promoting, implementing and supervising a variety of recreation activities and programs including preparing and distributing flyers and posters, setting up facilities and fields for events and maintaining activity calendars and bulletin boards.
• Maintain recreation facilities and equipment in a neat and orderly manner; clean kitchen and cooking utensils as needed; take inventory of equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Participate in center meetings; assist in evaluating program techniques and content and perform client assessments.
• Prepare and submit daily and monthly attendance reports.
• Participate in teaching recreation classes such as arts and crafts and outdoor games to program participants.
• Supervise children on playgrounds; supervise organized games and act as referee.
• May be required to perform general clerical duties such as light typing and filing.
• Participate in the organization and planning for special events.
• Transport participants to and from daily programs and special events.
• Interact with various participants who may require guidance and use pre-determined training methods with specific individuals as needed and as directed by the Recreation Therapist and/or Assistant Recreation Therapist.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees