Senior Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

City of Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The City of Colorado Springs is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Recreation Assistant to develop and coordinate adaptive recreation programs for youth and adults with disabilities. You will oversee program planning, intake processes, and staff guidance to ensure safe, inclusive activities that promote participation in community leisure experiences.

This role requires weekend/evening availability, positive behavior management, and adherence to state licensing rules for summer camps.

Qualificações

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Ability to prioritize, think independently, solve problems, and complete tasks timely.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsabilidades

• Create and implement diverse recreational, educational, day camp, and athletic programs for individuals with disabilities.
• Oversee planning, facilitation, documentation, and evaluation of programs.
• Assist in annual intake and discharge participant assessments.
• Provide guidance and support to staff and volunteers for effective program delivery and positive participant experience.
• Ensure program activities meet safety standards and regulations, including state childcare licensing for summer camp.
• Manage registration, track participation, and ensure activities are well-organized and inclusive.
• Assist with daily operations and programming for youth summer opportunities.
• Attend trainings and obtain required licensing certifications as needed.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Prioritization

Independent work

Problem solving

Relationship building

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Five years of related field experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

In this position you will make an impact in the community by developing and coordinating the programs and activities for the Therapeutic Recreation program. This program provides advocacy and inclusion support for individuals with disabilities to enjoy general recreation activities.

The Therapeutic Recreation Program (TRP) provides opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities to acquire skills that enable them to participate in leisure experiences of their choice and enhance their abilities to function within a community setting.

Work Schedule:

This position will require work on weekends, evenings, and holidays depending on operation needs.

As a Senior Therapeutic Recreation Assistant, You Will:

• Create and implement diverse recreational, educational, day camp, and athletic programs tailored for individuals with disabilities
  
• Oversee the planning, facilitation, documentation, and evaluation of programs
• Assist in annual intake and discharge participant assessment
• Provide guidance and support to staff and volunteers, ensuring effective program delivery and a positive participant experience
  
• Ensure all program activities meet safety standards and regulations
• Ensure proper compliance with State of Colorado Childcare licensing rule and regulations for summer camp program
• Displays and models positive behavioral management techniques
• Manage the registration process, track participation, and ensure all activities are well-organized and inclusive
• Assist with daily operations and programming of summer opportunities for youth with disabilities
• Attend all trainings and complete state licensing certifications as required for summer camp program
• Other duties as assigned

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Ability to prioritize, think and work independently; problem solve; and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

• High school diploma or GED
• Five years of full-time, professional experience in a related field
• Possess upon hire or obtain CPR certification (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) within three months of start date
• Possess upon hire or obtain first aid certification within three months of start date

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• One year supervisory experience
• Possess or pursuing a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at [e-mail] for any questions about this position.