Senior Recreation Leader

old meadows community center - therapeutic recreation unit
- serving youth, teens and young adults with physical and intellectual disabilities

under general supervision, coordinates, conducts and participates in the delivery of recreational program activities and executes day-to-day operations in assigned units according to established programs, schedules and standards; and performs other duties as assigned.

• researches class ideas and structure and forecasts participation; organizes and implements various athletic, craft, social, cultural, instructional and community service programs.
• instructs recreation classes to various age groups; modifies and adapts activities specific to specialized programs or populations; facilitates programming at onsite and offsite locations; provides pre- and post-event assistance.
• develops interest, enthusiasm and fair play among participants; addresses challenging behaviors and follows proper channels to document contacts and results; recruits assistance and guidance from immediate supervisor when escalation is needed; reports all compliance issues per district standards.
• establishes schedules; responds to general inquiries; assists with program registration; initiates payment and refund procedures.
• oversees and supervises the use and care of equipment, supplies, materials and facilities; assists in initiating equipment procurement and maintenance; manages forms related to facilities and equipment use.
• supervises special events, field trips and other group activities; ensures safety of environment and equipment for participants.
• may be assigned to camp programs.

• may be required to drive a district or personal vehicle.
• applies behavior modification and appropriate social modeling techniques.
• may attend community events to promote recreational programs and events.
• may assist with transportation in specialized programs.
• participates during disasters or when emergency response is needed.
• performs other related duties as assigned.

to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skill and/or ability listed below is qualifying.

a typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: graduation from high school or ged program, and at least 1,500 hours of relevant work experience, with at least 30 units completed in recreation or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must be at least 18 years old.

ability to communicate effectively in english in both written and oral form. Ability to write routine correspondence using correct spelling and grammar.

ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions and decimals.

ability to use common sense and exercise good judgement in solving problems. Ability to establish effective relationships with fellow employees, volunteers, participants and parents/guardians.

• first aid & cpr/aed within 90 days of employment with ability to maintain certifications thereafter as a condition of employment.
• valid california driver’s license with a good driving record and current automobile insurance.
  for therapeutics unit: ability to obtain a commercial driver license within one year of employment (for a 15-passenger van).
• department of justice fingerprint clearance.
• proof of a negative tb skin test.

this position has no supervisory responsibilities. This position may direct the activities of contract workers and volunteer staff.

the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

while performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a community center or office environment subject to…