Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $29.18 - $31.73
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Retirement - 457 plan (employee funded plan)
Medical leave - accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours)
Job Description
The City of Loveland, Colorado, is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team as an Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation Program Coordinator. Loveland is a vibrant community known for its beautiful surroundings, cultural richness, and outstanding quality of life. Located just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park, with over 300 days of sunshine, Loveland offers a unique blend of outdoor recreation and urban amenities. Recognized for excellence in community services, including the prestigious Governor's Award for Downtown Excellence, Loveland is a city where diversity, innovation, and inclusion are valued. The city fosters a collaborative work environment among more than... Show More
Job Requirements
- 1 year experience working with special populations
- Experience must be in addition to any experience used to satisfy the education requirement
- An equivalent combination of education and or experience may substitute for education requirements on a year for year basis
Job Qualifications
- 4 year/bachelors in therapeutic recreation or related field
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) highly preferred
- Current First Aid and CPR certifications or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to plan organize and create innovative activities
- Must have the ability to train instructors and volunteers in proper techniques
- Must be knowledgeable in making adaptations and modifications for participants with special needs
- Must be able to communicate effectively with parents co-workers and participants
- Ability to handle difficult situations involving participants with patience good judgment and with diplomacy
Job Duties
- Create implement and manage a variety of adaptive and inclusive programs and special events
- Work directly with marketing staff to ensure marketing materials website and social media sites are updated with accurate information
- Develop collaborative programs with outside service agencies by providing outreach and advocacy to increase awareness and gain involvement from internal and external organizations promoting participation and cooperation
- Collaborate with City of Loveland Recreation staff to include Adaptive Recreation participants in a variety of indoor/outdoor sports and activities
- Create and facilitate specialized staff training applicable to program area
- Write and edit brochure descriptions and promote programming coordinate additional marketing and promotions for programs/activities with special promotional flyers brochures and news releases network with additional City resources to utilize online web-based promotions
- Secure appropriate facility space for all programs and activities
- Assist instructors with class set-ups rosters and equipment needs
- Provide on-site supervision of programs and classes
- Communicate clearly and present information well to internal external customers staff volunteers and partnering agencies
- Hire train schedule supervise and evaluate part-time staff and volunteers training of volunteer assistants
- Responsible for monitoring of the Adaptive Recreation budget and related funds and the development of reports and performance measures in support of Department and Division financial goals
- Oversee the maintenance and inventory of Adaptive Recreation equipment and supplies
- Purchase program supplies and equipment
- Evaluate classes and programs on an on-going basis utilizing statistics to plan and market future programs and classes
- Establish strategies and work plans to address goals and objectives
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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