Recreation Counselor

Overview

The Arc of Palm Beach County is a dynamic, community-based nonprofit serving and advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our dedicated and caring team members provide support that helps over 3,500 children, teens, and adults to live, learn, work, and thrive. At The Arc, we are driven by our vision of a community where every person feels welcome, connected, and accepted.

Fulfilling this vision requires passion, creativity, and a diversity of skills and backgrounds. Join us as a Recreation Counselor in the fight for inclusion and belonging for all.

Position Summary

The Recreation Assistant role for the Recreation Department is to act as hands-on, engaging team member(s) working with clients in the program. This role assists in the creation and implementation of engaging recreation programs to meet the clients’ day-to-day needs. Understand the various recreation program services, participant criteria, and follow the supervisor’s leadership. This position will take place at Belvedere Elementary.

• Under the guidance of the Recreation Coordinator and/or the Director of Respite & Recreation (R&R), the Recreation Assistant (Counselor) will:
• Execute and support recreational and educational activities.
• Engage in leading outdoor/indoor activities or sports for groups of participants.
• Support the implementation of daily activity schedules and lesson plans.
• Assist as requested in modifying and coordinating program activities, including immediate plan changes and rescheduling needs.
• Support planning and execution of community outings and field trips.
• Attend trainings as required/requested to increase knowledge of developmental disabilities.
• Ensure safety rules are followed and implemented.
• Supervise and engage participants in a variety of recreational and social events.
• Provide input to the Supervisor/Recreation Program regarding client needs, issues, questions or planning community activities.

• General academic or experiential interest in the disability community.
• Interest in becoming a Recreational Aide or similar role working with children or the developmental disability community.
• Familiarity with various indoor and outdoor activities.
• Patient and reliable.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Energetic and positive personality.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
• Must work with minimal supervision.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred but not required: BS in a related field or within the Social Sciences and/or actively pursuing a college program with at least one-year (30 credit hours) achieved.
• Valid Driver's License
• First aid and CPR certification preferred

• Regularly walk, sit, stand, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.
• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch, and lift and/or carry office equipment and boxes up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional driving to project sites, which may include walking, climbing and/or bending to perform inspections and observations.
• Indoor/office environment with sitting for extended periods; frequent use of computers and standard office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distant, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other required software.
• Knowledge of recreation activities.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of staff.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with strong attention to detail and set priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to meet drug-free workplace and other required background checks.
• Ability to drive to various recreation sites throughout the county.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Non-profit Organizations