Recreation Specialist: Adaptive Recreation and Inclusion Services

City of Redmond; Us.; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A local government is seeking a part-time Recreation Specialist to support adaptive recreation programs. The role involves planning inclusive activities and ensuring a welcoming environment for individuals of all abilities. Candidates should have customer service experience and knowledge of recreational activities. This position requires a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant experience, and offers a unique opportunity to promote inclusion and diversity in the community.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of a variety of recreational activities and/or sports.
• Successful passing of a required background check.
• Minimum age 16.

Responsabilités

• Provide day-to-day support for participants in adaptive programs.
• Plan and lead inclusive activities for youth and adults with disabilities.
• Collaborate with caregivers to meet participant needs.

Connaissances

Customer services practices

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships

Ability to enforce facility rules, policies, and safety standards

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

One to two years of applicable experience

Description du poste

Overview

The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community and home to over 80,000 residents. Redmond is the hub of an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace, and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups.

In City of Redmond Parks and Recreation, we create, maintain, and enhance sustainable, accessible experiences and spaces that foster belonging and promote well-being through recreation, parks and trails, arts, events, customer service, and facilities management.

As stewards, we serve and connect Redmond by cultivating innovative, sustainable, and inclusive experiences and spaces that enrich lives.

That’s why our Recreation Specialist: Adaptive Recreation & Inclusion Services is such an important role in our Parks & Recreation department. This position helps create a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment for individuals of all abilities across a variety of recreational programs. It’s a fantastic, part-time opportunity for someone interested or experienced in adaptive recreation, therapeutic recreation, disability services, or inclusive programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support and supervision for participants in adaptive and inclusive recreation programs
• Plan, organize, and lead inclusive activities such as adapted games, arts & crafts, fitness, sports, and social programs for youth and adults with disabilities
• Collaborate with caregivers, support staff, and families to ensure individual participant needs are met
• Promote a positive and respectful environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Serve as an inclusion support staff for individuals participating in general recreation programs who need accommodations
• Professionally engage with parents, caregivers, and participants to share updates and promote upcoming opportunities
• Assist with activity modifications and adaptive equipment as needed to increase participation
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment by following emergency procedures and administering First Aid/CPR as needed
• Ensure program materials and adaptive equipment are clean, safe, and properly stored
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and community events as required
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Customer services practices
• Ability to use basic accounting functions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
• Ability to enforce facility rules, policies, guidelines and safety standards

Education and Experience

• General knowledge of a variety of recreational activities and/or sports
• Successful passing of a required background check
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One to two years of applicable experience
• Minimum age 16

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid WA State Driver’s license required. Accommodations for lack of driver’s license may be considered depending on the assignment or circumstances.
• Must have or obtain First Aid and CPR within two months of hire

Other

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job.

Please review the Recreation Specialist (Supplemental) classification description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, and physical requirements.

Selection Process

• Top candidates will be contacted to participate in the next phase of the selection process, which may include a pre-screening phone interview.
• All applicants will be notified of their application status.
• Note, the City may review existing application pools to fill this position or use this pool to fill future vacancies.
• A cover letter and resume must be submitted with your application.
• Offers of employment are conditional based on the candidate successfully passing both background and reference checks. Internal candidates are subject to passing a new background if the previous check was conducted more than six months ago.
• Additionally, new hires relocating to the area are required to have Washington State residency within 30 days of their start date to comply payroll tax purposes.

This is a supplemental, non-benefited position.