PART-TIME RECREATION LEADER - ADAPTIVE

This position is anticipated to work Tuesday - Friday evenings from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and varied hours on Saturdays. The Recreation Leader works directly with adults with disabilities to ensure the safe delivery of the Adaptive Adult Recreation Program. Reports directly to the Adaptive Recreation Coordinator, and assists with the implementation of programs, activities, and events for participants. Leaders are responsible for maintaining accurate documentation including attendance records, participant progress notes, transportation logs, and incident reports. This role maintains open communication with participants, their families, community partners, and staff to support participants and overall program quality. Leaders are responsible for the safe and efficient day to day operations of the program. Essential functions included in the job description may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. Maintaining accurate records, including attendance forms, participant progress notes, transportation logs, and incident reports. Safely implement and supervise recreation activities in a variety of settings, including recreation facilities and community locations Foster participant engagement in both competitive and noncompetitive recreation activities. Safely transport participants to and from program locations using department vehicles. Assist with program setup, cleanup, and maintaining facilities during program use.

Knowledge of:

Leadership techniques Facilitation of recreational group activities.

Skills in:

Communicating and working with participants, their families, community partners, and staff. Planning, organizing, and implementing recreational activities.

Ability to:

Provide personal care assistance, including hygiene support, as needed Follow program guidelines and directions from supervisory staff. Assist in the implementation of basic behavior support strategies. Work collaboratively with staff and interact professionally with the public High school diploma or GED required. Applicants must be age eighteen (18) years or older. Must possess a valid driver's license. The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information. The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities. The City of Sierra Vista complies with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.