Recreation Leader (Adaptive Recreation)

About the role

Under supervision, carries out programs for both indoor and outdoor activities for persons with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. Works directly with participants to encourage enthusiasm and create positive experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assists in leading, teaching and conducting recreation activities, such as arts and crafts, various games and sports, social recreation, nature activities, camping, community singing and informal music activities.
• Assists in organizing socials, tournaments, dances, festivals, camping trips, field trips, and special events.
• Assists in the preparation of programs, announcements, bulletins and related materials needed to promote program activities.
• Assists participants with feeding, bathroom needs, lifting, and other services, as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED equivalency.
• Must be at least 18 years old by time of appointment.
• Pass a physical exam and criminal background check.
• Pass a tuberculosis screening test.
• Completion of Mandatory Reporter training within two weeks of employment.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic first aid practices.

Ability to:

• Speak and write effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with the public and other employees.

Skills in:

• Demonstrating patience, energy, and enthusiasm.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The conditions herein are typically required of an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Working Conditions

• Some assignments may require 12-hour shifts, evenings, and weekends; some may require overnight responsibilities at residential camps.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently bend, walk, kneel, stoop, reach and lift.
• Ability to individually lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to assist with transferring clients with disabilities from assistive devices.
• Possess near and far acuity and depth perception with or without correction.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Occasional exposure with human biological hazards.

Environmental Conditions

• Work may take place either indoors or outdoors.

Schedule

Program schedules vary seasonally and include some evenings and weekends. Typical availability to work is Tuesday – Saturday, between 8am – 9pm.