Recreation Leader – Adaptive Rec

Salary: $16.05 – $26.48 Hourly

Location : County of Culpeper, VA

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 7121-0911-2023

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: Fieldhouse – PT

Opening Date: 09/11/2023

Closing Date: 10/6/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description
As part of the Reimagining Rec Program, the Recreation Leader – Adapative Rec is a non-exempt; part-time position; working up to 2-10 hours per week with no benefits. The position requires availability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays. Supervision is exercised over subordinate staff, instructors, and volunteers.

Duties are performed under the general supervision of the Athletics Manager.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions

1. Supervises, schedules, and assists with training subordinate staff, instructors, and volunteers on various topics.
2. Develop, coordinate, and execute any needed visual supports and/or suggested accommodations for various adaptive and inclusive programs geared towards children, teens, and adults with various disabilities and health conditions.
3. Provide coaching and feedback for various staff members, instructors, volunteers, and community members.
4. Develop and manage programs partnering with community agencies, such as Special Olympics and The ARC.
5. Creatively adapt and individualize activities to the specific needs of participants.
6. Setup and breakdown of equipment necessary for the specific program or activity.
7. Interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about processes and/or services.
8. Monitor participants and spectators to maintain order and discipline while enforcing rules and regulations.
9. Open and close facilities for programs, activities, special events, and reservations.
10. Responsible for accepting payments for fees and services and reconciling cash on hand with daily receipts.
11. Operate assigned office equipment, including cash registers and computer software/systems.
12. Perform daily maintenance and custodial tasks on a regular schedule.
13. Complete required reports such as accident, incident, membership, and attendance reports.
14. Provide support for various programs and countywide special events (i.e., Eggstravangant Egg Hunt, Monnlight Halloween Candy Hunt, etc.).
15. Perform other duties as required.

Non-Essential Functions

1. Ability to coordinate, manage, strategize, and or correlate data and or information

Job Specifications
Skills, Abilities, & Other Requirements

1. Ability to effectively communicate ideas and proposals verbally.
2. Experience in managing and working with aggressive and/or extreme various behaviors.
3. Demonstrated ability to provide the highest level of customer service.
4. Must be available to work a variable schedule to include days, evenings, and weekends.
5. Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of community recreation and specifically adaptive programming.
6. Able to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and staff.
7. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
8. Must have the physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office-related equipment, such as but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum age of 21 years old.

• Possession of a valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Complete four (4) years of high school, three (3) years of college, and a minimum of two (2) years experience working with individuals with disabilities or the completion of three (3) years of college with a major in recreation, education or other related field and a minimum of five (5) years experience working with the defined target population.
• Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education or experience.
• Experience providing inclusive activities, adaptive activities, implementing behavior management supports/interventions, and documenting behaviors, and communicating with parents.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
• Certified Adaptive Recreation and Sports Specialist (CARSS).
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)/Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Certified Adapted Physical Educators (CAPE).
• Secondary language skills in ASL.

Working Conditions & Disclaimer
Working Conditions
This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force regularly, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, and some very heavy work requiring exertion in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, and atmospheric conditions. The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by responsibilities and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.

Culpeper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.

Culpeper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

COUNTY OF CULPEPER BENEFITS
PART TIME EMPLOYEES
PAY FOR PERFORMANCE The County currently utilizes a merit pay system to determine employee salary increases.

VOLUNTARY INSURANCE The County offers voluntary insurance programs through a variety of insurance carriers. These include:
Personal Accident Indemnity Plan
Cancer Plan
Whole Life Insurance
Critical Illness Plans

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT The County offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside up to $2,500 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay for eligible medical, dental or vision expenses not covered by the benefit plans. This program is regulated by the IRS and runs on a calendar year basis. Open enrollment is held annually.

DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The County offers a Dependent Care Assistance Program that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay eligible dependent care expenses. This program is regulated by the IRS and runs on a calendar year basis. Open enrollments are held annually.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 through Nationwide as another alternative to set aside money for retirement.

WELLNESS PROGRAMS All eligible employees and their dependents are able to receive a flu shot each year. The flu shot is free to employees.

Part time employees must work at least 20 hours per week on a consistent basis to participate in the voluntary insurance programs and flexible spending accounts.

This employer uses E-Verify
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