Recreation Instructor Lead - Specialized Recreation - Quest Adult Day Program

City-of-Raleigh-N; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Raleigh is seeking a Lead Recreation Instructor for an year-round, part-time role to plan, coordinate, and lead activities for participants with disabilities in an adult day program. The position emphasizes daytime recreation, wellness, and community integration.

Hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30am–3:30pm, with 4–8 curriculum planning hours monthly. Required background check, drug test, NC Class C license, and ability to drive a 15-passenger minibus at least twice a month.

Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication abilities.
• Professional, flexible, and mature attitude.
• Ability to lead program activities for diverse participants.
• Capability to monitor safety and assist behavior concerns.
• Must pass background check and controlled substance test.
• Must possess NC Class C Driver’s License and be able to drive a minibus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and research of programs and activities.
• Lead program activities and assist participants as needed.
• Prep, organize, clean/sanitize and inventory materials.
• Modify activities or provide accommodations for participation.
• Monitor participants for safety and address behavior concerns.
• Drive participants in city vehicle to outing locations.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Leadership

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Job description

This is a year-round, part-time position in which the Lead Recreation Instructor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading a variety of recreational, wellness, and social activities for participants with disabilities in an adult day program. This role emphasizes engagement in day-time recreation, healthy living activities, and community integration. The lead instructor ensures that all activities promote engagement and wellness across physical, emotional, social, and cognitive domains. Position hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30am-3:30pm – but may vary depending on program needs. This position also requires 4-8 curriculum planning hours a month. Applicants must attend all required trainings. Must pass a comprehensive background check and controlled substance test. Must possess a valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License and be able to obtain a City of Raleigh driving permit. This position is expected to drive a 15-passenger minibus at least twice a month.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and research of programs and activities
• Assist the Recreation Program Coordinator in implementing any protocols and guidelines published by the City of Raleigh, to include facilitation of Eligibility Requirements for participants
• Lead program activities, assisting participants as needed
• Prep, organize, clean/sanitize and inventory program materials
• Modify activities as needed, or provide reasonable accommodation for participation
• Monitor participants for safety, and address behavior concerns independently
• Drive participants in city vehicle (minibus) to various community outing locations
• Communicate effectively with supervisor, co-workers, parents/guardians, and participants
• Document and/or relay accident/incident information to the appropriate staff

Attend and participate in all required trainings and staff meetings prior to start of position.

Preferred Experience

• 2 years teaching/implementing recreation programs preferred
• Experience working with people with disabilities
• Program planning and group leadership experience
• Specialized training/education and/or certifications related to recreation/leisure activities preferred

Essential Skills and Other Requirements

• Effective oral, written, and technologic communication skills
• Professional, flexible, mature attitude
• This position requires the ability to move around (long walks at times) and be able to lift at least 30lbs
• Minimum age 18 years
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License required

ADA and Other Requirements:Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, and seeing.

Medium Work:Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. No effective protection from weather, activities occur outside. The worker is subject to noise.

Note:This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions, and responsibilities, as well as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation, may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.