Specialized and Adaptive Recreation Coordinator

City of Winston-Salem, NC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation professional to plan, coordinate, and implement inclusive recreational programs for individuals with and without disabilities. Under supervision, you will collaborate with community partners and serve as a liaison to families and staff, assisting with Special Olympics NC Forsyth County programs and outreach.

The role emphasizes instructional skills, safety awareness, and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Management, or related field.
• Experience in recreation programming, preferably with special populations.
• Licensure/certification in Therapeutic Recreation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee recreational activities for individuals with and without disabilities to promote well-being.
• Collaborate with community partners to support inclusive programming and act as liaison with families, caregivers and staff.
• Assist with Special Olympics North Carolina Forsyth County programs and participate in community outreach for adaptive recreation opportunities.
• Provide direct support to participants to ensure successful engagement in programs.

Skills

Recreation programming

Special populations experience

Communication skills

Community outreach

Team collaboration

Adapted activity instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Under regular supervision, responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing inclusive recreational programs and services for individuals with and without disabilities. Does related work as required.

Plans and oversees recreational activities that promote physical, emotional, and social well-being for individuals with and without disabilities; collaborates with community partners to support inclusive programming; serve as a liaison between families, caregivers, and program staff to facilitate communication and support; Assist with Special Olympics North Carolina of Forsyth County programs Participate in community outreach to promote specialized and adaptive; recreation opportunities; provide direct support to participants as needed to ensure successful program engagement

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Management, or related field, with adequate experience in recreation programming, preferably with special populations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the techniques and methods of organizing group recreational activities; knowledge of community organizations and resources; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and position specific software; ability to stay current on trends in recreation for all ages; ability to instruct youth, children and adults in various sports and games; ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and members of the public.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work frequently standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Licensed Recreation Therapist/Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (LRT/CTRS) preferred

Valid driver's license required.

CPR/First Aid/AED certification required within 6 months of hire.