Adaptive Recreation Program Leader
City of Fort Collins
- Fort Collins, CO
- $16.00-17.25 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
REQUISITION #: req7542
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
LOCATION: 215 OFFICE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
HOURLY RATE: $16.00 - 17.25 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS: This position has consistent openings, and we are accepting applications on an ongoing basisThe City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check, favorable state and federal fingerprinting, child abuse reporting background checks, and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) required.Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please readSummary: This position reports to an Adaptive Recreation Opportunities Senior Specialist or Senior Supervisor. The purpose of this position is to provide planning and implementation of ARO recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. This role has the flexibility to create new programs, learn to lead existing programs, and works directly with community members. Excellent communication skills are required and excellent facilitation and teaching skills.Work Schedule: Generally, 5 to10 hours a week is offered but no more than 29. Work hours can include daytime, evenings, and weekends and vary seasonally.Essential Job Functions: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Create, prep, organize, implement, and evaluate programming for individuals with disabilities while supporting participants to meet Therapeutic program goals in a group or one to one setting.
- Utilize various teaching and facilitation techniques to support individuals with disabilities in program participation to the fullest of their abilities.
- Work with a spectrum of ages and ability levels in a professional and age-appropriate manner.
- Complete required program preparation like reviewing participant documentation.
- Complete administrative tasks and record keeping such as attendance sheets, program evaluations and post program documentation.
- Participate in required staff training and meetings.
- Supervise ARO Interns (HES, TR and OT) and program volunteers as they provide support in programs.
- Give and receive constructive criticism and feedback.
- Potentially operate a multi-passenger accessible lift van.
- Represent the City in a positive, professional, and healthy manner.
- Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
- A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
- A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
High school degree or GED required, bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
- Applicant must be at least 18 years old.
- Must demonstrate dependability, promptness and punctuality.
- Ability to work independently without supervision and to make sound judgement calls.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with individuals receiving support, coworkers, recreation staff, ARO staff, parents and, other community contacts.
- Ability to operate basic office equipment and electronic apps for documentation and communication.
- Preferred experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Preferred experience leading classes or programs.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people effectively and diplomatically.
- Ability to react quickly and efficiently to safety situations that may arise.
- Capable of understanding, learning and using adaptations, accommodations and physical assistance techniques required for individuals with disabilities as needed.
- Background check required.
- Pass an MVR administered by the City of Fort Collins.
- CPR and First Aid Certification must be acquired within 30 days of hire.
- Preferred experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Preferred schooling in Therapeutic Recreation but would welcome other fields of study like Occupational therapy, music therapy, health and exercise science, human family studies, or other related fields.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to blood borne pathogens and uncontrollable physical behaviors such as kicking or biting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, FAVORABLE STATE AND FEDERAL FINGERPRINTING, CHILD ABUSE REPORTING BACKGROUND CHECKS, AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT (MVR) REQUIRED.Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.