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Recreational Coordinator
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What they do
A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$31,898 / year median in Pennsylvania
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Definition Develops and administers a comprehensive recreation program to meet the objectives, interests and capabilities of the reentrant population for all Renewal, Inc. and Renewal Treatment Inc. programs. Assumes the responsibility to develop and administer a well-rounded, center-wide cognitive social/recreational program. Eligibility Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and/or Experience Understands human behavior and cognitive interventions and restructuring. Physically capable of participating in and conducting semi-active programs. Must have the ability to utilize conflict resolution and non-violent crisis intervention skills to respond to unusual circumstances. Demonstrated ability to manage resources and supervise, work effectively and efficiently with all levels of management; self-starting, motivated, and adept to changing technology. Proven skills at problem-solving, conducting research; flexibility in work schedule. Should be computer literate. Bachelors' Degree in therapeutic recreation, sports psychology, physical education, exercise science, recreation and leisure studies or other related field. Minimum of two years experience. Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Female/Protected Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities.