Inclusive Recreation Specialist I/II

Inclusive Recreation Specialist I/II

The City is accepting applications for part-time Inclusive Recreation Specialists to support the Recreation Services Department. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies at the Senior Center and also establish an eligible list to fill future positions as they become available. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Inclusive Recreation Specialist I: $17.22 - $20.47, with no relevant coursework required

Inclusive Recreation Specialist II: $20.98 - $23.16, requiring some coursework in Therapeutic Education, Special Education, Social Work or a related field.

The Concord Senior Center serves as a recreation and resource hub for older adults from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays. In the evenings, the facility supports rentals and recreation programs, including Inclusive Recreation for adults with developmental disabilities. Program offerings at the center include quarterly dances and regular social gatherings.

What you will be doing:

Under supervision, Inclusive Recreation Specialists work primarily at the Concord Senior Center, at 2727 Parkside Circle to support the City's Inclusive Adult Recreation Program. This position will assist with organizing, modifying and leading recreational activities and events for adults with physical and developmental disabilities. This position also facilitates the participation of the individual(s) with a disability so that participants can engage in recreational activities in a safe, supportive, and socially enriching environment. The Inclusive Recreation Specialist II is distinguished from the Inclusive Recreation Specialist I in that the Inclusive Recreation Specialist II performs duties independently. All positions are part time, limited service and must be able to work afternoons, evenings and weekends. Tuesday afternoons 3pm 6pm are mandatory to support current programming. Hours and schedule may vary depending on programming needs.

Selection Process:

1. Submit a completed City of Concord application and the required supplemental question responses, online at
2. As positions become available, qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to interview.
3. Successful candidates will be provided a conditional offer of employment and must clear DOJ live scan.

Conviction History: If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord.

Examples of duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Facilitating the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all activities.
2. Leading and adapting activities to meet the individual and group needs of participants.
3. Promoting and modeling a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for participants and their caregivers, which includes promoting engagement, social interaction, and person-centered support.
4. Greeting and integrating new participants, encouraging confidence and belonging.
5. Communicating program updates, schedules, and expectations to participants and guardians.
6. Recognizing and responding to unusual, unsafe or threatening behaviors or conditions.
7. Using recreation management software to register participants and track attendance.
8. Making phone calls, maintaining spreadsheets and completing required documentation in support of program activities.
9. Enforcing safety protocols and program rules with consistency and empathy.
10. Administering basic First Aid and CPR as needed.
11. Documenting incidents in timely and professional manner, and reporting to Recreation staff.
12. Evaluating programs and providing feedback for improvement.
13. Traveling to different program sites within the City of Concord.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities General knowledge of planning and implementing programs for persons who have disabilities, of equipment and supplies required for Inclusive Recreation program, and of Microsoft Office software. Skill to work with persons who have disabilities, to actively engage participants and caretakers, and to communicate in an effective way with all customers. Ability to develop and implement activity adaptations and modifications for a variety of ability levels, and to take initiative and exercise sound judgment and leadership when monitoring participants for safety and addressing behavior concerns as they arise.

Education/Experience Education: Completion of the twelfth grade or the equivalent. Some coursework in Therapeutic Education, Special Education, Social Work or a related field is required. Experience: Some experience working with individuals with disabilities, preferably within a recreational or educational setting. Certification: None required. Must successfully complete American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED training at time of hire, if not already certified.

Other: A California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.

This position is not eligible for benefits.