RECREATION: Therapeutic Recreation Program Director

Overview

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR (Recreation Specialist Job Code 9327)

Temporary non-benefited casual/seasonal workers are limited to working no more than 900 hours or 6 months full-time in a fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a qualified, self-motivated, energetic individual interested in working for the Department of Library and Recreation Services. The Therapeutic Recreation Program Director will plan, implement and evaluate recreation programs for individuals with disabilities.

As a Therapeutic Recreation Program Director, you will:

• Plan, implement and evaluate recreation programs for individuals with disabilities
• Adapt activities to meet the needs of program participants; create a positive and safe environment
• Establish positive rapport with parents, participants and volunteers
• Assist with the coordination of the Therapeutic Recreation program
• Guide and direct staff, interns and volunteers
• Maintain supplies and equipment
• Manage participants behaviors
• Attend staff meetings and trainings

Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work-related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service.

The need to lift, drag and push files, paper, books and documents weighing up to 10 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

• Minimum age is 18 years old
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years or two (2) summers of experience in specific program area (recreation, after school, health & fitness) or population (youth, adults, older adults, special population) identified above
• A valid American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certificate (course may be taken after hire)

Licenses/Certifications: Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record.

• One (1) year experience as a Therapeutic Recreation Instructor or similar position working with individuals with disabilities
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision or in team with other staff
• Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin or Farsi

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application, and complete answers to the required supplemental questions. City application forms, completed in full, are required, as well as complete responses to the required supplemental questions.

Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City’s employment page. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are optional and are not accepted in lieu of the application.

Applications competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates. For recruitment updates, contact Faye Brand, HR Technician at  or .

Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of their education (i.e., copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). If the candidate earned a degree from a college or university outside the United States, they must have their education records…