RECREATION: Therapeutic Recreation Program Director

City of Sunnyvale; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Sunnyvale is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Program Director to plan, implement, and evaluate recreation programs for individuals with disabilities. The role involves adapting activities, ensuring safety, and building rapport with parents, participants, and volunteers.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, two summers of related experience, a valid CA driver's license, and a current First Aid/CPR/AED certificate.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two years or two summers of experience in recreation, after school, health & fitness or related population.
• Valid California Class C driver's license with safe driving record.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certificate (course may be taken after hire).

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate recreation programs for individuals with disabilities
• Adapt activities to meet the needs of participants; create a positive and safe environment
• Establish positive rapport with parents, participants and volunteers
• Assist with the coordination of the Therapeutic Recreation program
• Guide and direct staff, interns and volunteers
• Maintain supplies and equipment
• Manage participants' behaviors
• Attend staff meetings and trainings

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, or Fār

Oral & written communication

Independence

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR (Recreation Specialist Job Code 9327)

Temporary non-benefited casual/seasonal workers are limited to working no more than 900 hours or 6 months full-time in a fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a qualified, self-motivated, energetic individual interested in working for the Department of Library and Recreation Services. The Therapeutic Recreation Program Director will plan, implement and evaluate recreation programs for individuals with disabilities.

• Plan, implement and evaluate recreation programs for individuals with disabilities
• Adapt activities to meet the needs of program participants; create a positive and safe environment
• Establish positive rapport with parents, participants and volunteers
• Assist with the coordination of the Therapeutic Recreation program
• Guide and direct staff, interns and volunteers
• Maintain supplies and equipment
• Manage participants behaviors
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work-related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper, books and documents weighing up to 10 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

• Minimum age is 18 years old
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years or two (2) summers of experience in specific program area (recreation, after school, health & fitness) or population (youth, adults, older adults, special population) identified above
• A valid American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certificate (course may be taken after hire)

Licenses/Certifications: Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year experience as a Therapeutic Recreation Instructor or similar position working with individuals with disabilities
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision or in team with other staff
• Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin or Farsi

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates. You may contact Faye Brand, HR Technician at [e-mail] or 408-730-3015 for recruitment updates.

INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION

Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of their education (i.e., copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). If the candidate earned a degree from a college or university outside the United States, they must have their education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service. Candidates may utilize any third-party agency for the evaluation. To find agencies that provide this service, you can search "education equivalency verification" or similar online. A conditional job offer will not be made until the education has been evaluated and the evaluation results submitted.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For questions or more information about this position, please contact Susan Van Dyne, Recreation Services Coordinator 2, email to [e-mail] or call [phone]. For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at [phone] or email [e-mail].

The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application.