Inclusive Recreation Lead — Part-Time

Arlington County Government; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Arlington County Government's Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Office in the Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking multiple part-time temporary Therapeutic Recreation Assistants (from entry to leader level) to support inclusive and engaging recreational experiences for individuals with disabilities aged 3 to adults in adapted and general recreation programs.

Roles include leading activities, assessing needs, providing individualized support, and collaborating with staff to foster inclusion

Qualifications

• Some experience with individuals with disabilities or supporting recreational programming.
• High school Diploma/equivalent; and Some experience administering recreational programs.
• High school Diploma/equivalent; and Considerable experience administering recreational programs, including experience leading or supervising recreational programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with leading recreation activities and supporting program operations.
• Assess participant needs and provide individualized support strategies in inclusive settings.
• Provide individualized or small group support to participants with disabilities in skill development, expected behaviors, personal care, and fostering independence.
• Collaborate with staff to facilitate inclusive recreation activities in adapted and general recreation programs.
• Assist in planning and implementing adapted programs such as social clubs, aquatics, gymnastics, outdoor recreation, art, fitness, and sports classes.
• Direct or assist in directing adapted programs, by designing and leading inclusive recreation programs, developing individualized support plans, and supervising their implementation.
• Assistant directors may independently lead activities or program components as assigned.
• Provide coaching, consultation, and advocacy to staff on inclusion best practices and demonstrate advanced expertise in therapeutic recreation; and
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High school Diploma/equivalent

Job description

Arlington County Government's Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Office in the Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking multiple part-time temporary Therapeutic Recreation Assistants (from entry to leader level) to support inclusive and engaging recreational experiences for individuals with disabilities aged 3 to adults in adapted and general recreation programs.

Roles include leading activities, assessing needs, providing individualized support, and collaborating with staff to foster inclusion