Adapted Rec Aide; Temporary

Overview

SERVE At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano
, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym,
SERVE (S tewardship E ngaged R espectful V isionary E xcellence).

What We Offer

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive pay
• No experience necessary
• Required training – FREE
• Required certifications – FREE
• Required work attire – FREE
• Highly respected employer
• Great resume builder
• Great first job
• An opportunity to make a difference
• Opportunity to meet new friends
• Fun team environment

Job Details

Plano Parks and Recreation is looking for Adapted Recreation Aides. Below is a listing of the primary job responsibilities:

• Assists instructors with developing, preparing, and setting up class and program activities.
• Verifies that instructors have all materials for activities.
• Assists patrons with participating in and completing program activities.
• Participates in classroom clean up.
• Reports any concerns regarding classes, instructors, and participants to appropriate supervisor.

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Adapted Rec Aide (Temporary - 19 hours)

Location: Parks and Recreation

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Minimum $16.25 - $20.00 per hour

Maximum $22.75 per hour

Hourly Salary Range Not specified beyond range above.

Additional Information

Open positions are subject to close without notice.

Contact for More Information

For More Information, Please Contact

Dianne Dillon, Adapted Recreation Supervisor

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D

Our Adapted Recreation Aides are critical to the success of our programs. They help create an environment where the participants feel safe, welcome, and belong. Adapted Recreation employees must have knowledge regarding behaviors of children and adults with special needs. Qualities we are looking for include passion, patience, creativity, and support and encouragement of people with all abilities. We are also looking for those who can assist participants in a kind manner and are able to maintain the wellbeing of the participants at all times.

Summary of Duties: Under close supervision, the Adapted Recreation Aide assists in the implementation and coordination of recreation classes, programs, trips and special events for individuals with special needs.

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Assists instructors with developing, preparing, and setting up class and program activities.
• Verifies that instructors have all materials for activities to include attendance sheets and participant forms.
• Assists patrons with participating in and completing program activities.
• Participates in classroom clean up.
• Reports any concerns regarding classes, instructors, and participants to appropriate supervisor.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge of: Behaviors of special needs children and adults; department policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

Skill in: Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing; interacting with people of all ages and ability levels.

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Experience: Some previous experience working with children and adults with special needs preferred.

Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Licenses and

Certifications:

None.

Conditions of Employment: Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

Work is performed throughout recreation facilities; standing in work areas…