Senior Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Description / Position Overview

Senior Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

In this position you will make an impact in the community by developing and coordinating the programs and activities for the Therapeutic Recreation program. This program provides advocacy and inclusion support for individuals with disabilities to enjoy general recreation activities.

The Therapeutic Recreation Program (TRP) provides opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities to acquire skills that enable them to participate in leisure experiences of their choice and enhance their abilities to function within a community setting.

Work Schedule: This position will require work on weekends evenings and holidays depending on operation needs

As a Senior Therapeutic Recreation Assistant You Will:

• Create and implement diverse recreational educational day camp and athletic programs tailored for individuals with disabilities
  
• Oversee the planning facilitation documentation and evaluation of programs
• Assist in annual intake and discharge participant assessment
• Provide guidance and support to staff and volunteers ensuring effective program delivery and a positive participant experience
  
• Ensure all program activities meet safety standards and regulations
• Ensure proper compliance with State of Colorado Childcare licensing rule and regulations for summer camp program
• Displays and models positive behavioral management techniques
• Manage the registration process track participation and ensure all activities are well-organized and inclusive
• Assist with daily operations and programming of summer opportunities for youth with disabilities
• Attend all trainings and complete state licensing certifications as required for summer camp program
• Other duties as assigned

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing
• Ability to prioritize think and work independently; problem solve; and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Minimum Qualifications

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

• High school diploma or GED
• Five years of full-time professional experience in a related field
• Possess upon hire or obtain CPR certification (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) within three months of start date
• Possess upon hire or obtain first aid certification within three months of start date

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• One year supervisory experience
• Possess or pursuing a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification

Additional Information

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1 H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC