Recreation Leader; Adaptive Recreation

Overview

Under supervision, carries out programs for both indoor and outdoor activities for persons with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. Works directly with participants to encourage enthusiasm and create positive experiences. This posting will be open until filled.

• Assists in leading, teaching and conducting recreation activities, such as arts and crafts, various games and sports, social recreation, nature activities, camping, community singing and informal music activities.
• Assists in organizing socials, tournaments, dances, festivals, camping trips, field trips, and special events.
• Assists in the preparation of programs, announcements, bulletins and related materials needed to promote program activities.
• Assists participants with feeding, bathroom needs, lifting, and other services, as needed.

• Knowledge of:
  Basic first aid practices.
• Ability to:
  Speak and write effectively; establish and maintain effective relationships with the public and other employees.
• Skills in:
  Demonstrating patience, energy, and enthusiasm.

• Experience:
  
  None
• Education:
  
  High school graduation or GED equivalency.

• Age:
  Must be at least 18 years old by time of appointment.

The conditions herein are typically required of an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Some assignments may require 12-hour shifts, evenings, and weekends; some may require overnight responsibilities at residential camps.

Frequently bend, walk, kneel, stoop, reach and lift; ability to individually lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and up to 100 pounds with assistance; ability to assist with transferring clients with disabilities from assistive devices; possess near and far acuity and depth perception with or without correction; ability to sit for long periods of time; occasional exposure to human biological hazards.

Work may take place either indoors or outdoors.

If considered for appointment, candidates must:

• Pass a physical exam and criminal background check.
• Pass a tuberculosis screening test.

This position is designated as a Mandatory Reporter; completion of Mandatory Reporter training is required within two weeks of employment.

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently, including spam/junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the  applicant inbox.

1. Application (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the next posted cut-off date.

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Applications will be considered incomplete and disqualified if applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the Work Experience section. Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week).
• A resume will not substitute for required information in the Work Experience section.

2. Supplemental Questionnaire (Pass/Fail) – Complete online responses by the next posted cut-off date.

• Responses must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.

3. Screening Committee (Pass/Fail) – Applications received by the final filing deadline will be reviewed. The department selects the most competitive applications for further consideration.

4. Hiring Interview – Most qualified candidates will be invited to interview. There will be no eligible list established, as positions will be seasonal and/or part-time. A hiring interview is not guaranteed.

5. Conditional Hire – Upon offer, candidates must complete Live Scan/fingerprinting and may need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, drug/alcohol tests, and possess required licensure or certification prior to start date. Failure to meet prerequisites may result in withdrawal of offer.

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