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Loudoun County Government
Adaptive Recreation Specialist
Career Insights for Recreation / Activities Worker
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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.
$33,791 / year median in Virginia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Salary offers are based on information contained within the application and any attachments (licenses, certifications, etc.). Please ensure your profile and resume are up to date with all experience, education, and skills you wish to be considered. Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) is dedicated to connecting all communities through exceptional people, parks, and programs. Our goal is to make Loudoun the community of choice through outstanding experiences while promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We collaborate to deliver programs and community services that provide social, personal, economic, and environmental benefits to last a lifetime. Come be a part of something that matters! We are recruiting a full-time Adaptive Recreation Specialist to facilitate the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in PRCS programs at the Ashburn Recreation and Community Center. The Adaptive Recreation Specialist will concentrate on creating inclusive opportunities for individuals of all ages, which includes the planning, administration, and assessment of a sensory room designed to accommodate various needs. The role will additionally offer direction and assistance to various programs at the Ashburn Recreation and Community Center. We are currently hiring for the following location(s):
- Ashburn Recreation & Community Center, Ashburn, VA Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Create, market, and oversee adaptive recreation programming for ARCC's sensory room and adaptive recreation programming through social media, PRCS Activity Guides, and community outreach.
- Develop and implement community awareness and educational outreach programs to promote inclusion.
- Provide expert advice and technical guidance regarding ADA regulations.
- Conduct assessments and evaluations to develop and implement personalized support plans for individuals with disabilities.
- Monitor and uphold inclusion performance standards while ensuring the accuracy of participant files and records.
- Facilitate the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and regular assessment of part-time staff involved in adaptive recreation instruction.
- Additional critical job responsibilities may be carried out that are specific to the role and departmental assignment.
- Work schedule, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and possible holidays as required to support sensory room needs.
- High School Diploma or its equivalent; four (4) years related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Special Education, or a related field is preferred.
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
- ADA Coordinator certification.
- Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP).
- Minimum of one (1) year in a supervisory role.