Recreation Leader - Therapeutic Recreation

Benefits

Benefit type: Part time-non benefited

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The Therapeutic Recreation Leader will work to assist with 1:1 needs of children with disabilities and foster inclusion in a general recreation program. You will interact with youth through developmentally appropriate crafts, games, and/or other planned activities. Many of the programs are field trip based and staff will have the opportunity to support kids and teens in exciting adventures and experiences in Central Oregon.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Supervise therapeutic recreation participants in district facilities and programs, helping to provide safe and rewarding experiences.
• Interacts with participants through developmentally appropriate crafts, games and/or other planned activities.
• Creates daily plans for classes and activities within established guidelines and curriculum.
• Oversees the safety, comfort and progress of participants.
• Adapts activities as needed to meet the abilities and needs of individuals.
• Prepares equipment, materials and supplies required for conducting activities.
• Sets up, takes down and cleans up after class as required.
• Communicates effectively with parent/guardian of participants regarding behavior issues, participants' special needs, questions and concerns.
• Completes required class records, progress reports, certificates, etc.
• Responds to accidents and incidents according to procedure.
• Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.

This is a Summer position.

Hours can vary from 20-40 based on program need and staff availability/preference - please inquire.

Summer programs run June 15th - September 4th. Some flexibility in end date - please inquire.

Mandatory trainings held on the following dates:

• Thursday, June 4th, 4:30pm - 7pm
• Saturday, June 6th, 8am - 5pm
• Tuesday, June 9th, 4:30pm - 7pm
• Wednesday, June 10th, 4:30pm - 7pm

Strong Knowledge of:

• Basic recreation activity planning, class management techniques and leadership strategies,
• Progressive methods for teaching skills associated with assignment; and,
• Basic youth development principle

• Plan, lead and instruct assigned recreation activities;
• Understand the needs of participants and adapt accordingly;
• Motivate participants through positive encouragement;
• Demonstrate skills responsible for teaching;
• Perform independently within a structured environment;
• Interact effectively with a variety of patrons/participants;
• Communicate effectively, tactfully, and pleasantly with the public and others; and
• Establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative working relationships with all contacts.

Supervision is not a responsibility of this position; however, the position may provide direction over volunteers and Recreation 1’s. Works under the general supervision of a supervisor. Receives ongoing and specific direction from lead and supervisory staff. Carries out work with some independence but work and decisions are typically reviewed prior to final execution.

• Depending on job assignment, duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include exposure to environmental conditions such as extreme temperatures.
• Work schedule is varied and may require evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to walk and stand for sustained periods of time with frequent climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting.
• The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time.
• Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending, and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling in order to deliver equipment and supplies and set up and break down equipment and facilities.
• Exposure to large crowds, uncooperative or difficult individuals, exposure to illness, and periods of continuous demand.

Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Accountability
• Customer Service Orientation
• Safety
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Results Orientation