Therapeutic Recreation Specialty Instructor

Benefit type: part time non benefited

Benefits available: For a full description of our benefits, please click here.

About the job: 

The Therapeutic Recreation Specialty instructor is responsible for planning and instructing specialized classes and activities. Develops curriculum, prepares materials, instructs class, monitors participants, and evaluates classes.  

 A day in the life: 

The information provided below encompasses the typical duties and capabilities linked with this classification. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Instructs assigned classes, programs and activities.
• Plans, organizes and implements curriculum based upon overall program objectives and guidelines.
• Oversees the safety, comfort and progress of participants.  
• Develops rapport with participants and responds to questions, concerns, etc.
• Collaborates with Coordinator/Management staff to develop, plan and schedule classes.
• Communicates with staff regarding facility, equipment and supply needs.
• Sets up, takes down, and cleans-up after class as required.
• Addresses program specific risk management/safety issues.
• Facilitates inclusion of special needs participants in program.
• Manages accidents and incidents according to procedures.
• Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Schedule:

Mondays 4:30pm - 7:30pm (that includes set up/breakdown) 

What you’ll need for success:

Strong Knowledge of:

• Recreational activity for which providing instruction and/or supervision;
• Theory, principle and practices for specialized area; and
• Curriculum and effective teaching methods for area of assignment

Skill and Ability to:

• Demonstrate competency in specialized area; 
• Communicate effectively with a diverse group of people; 
• Effectively prepare and present lessons to a variety of audiences taking into consideration age, abilities and levels;  
• Effectively handling disruptions, conflicts, and responding to problems addressing customer service concerns, and emergency situations as they arise; and
• Work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive relationship with staff and customers. 

What we’re looking for:

Education, Experience, and Training

1. High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework or vocations training with emphasis in related field preferred; AND 
2. Two (2) years of professional level experience in area of specialty; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.
4. Some teaching experience preferred.

CERTIFICATION:

1. Some positions may require possession of or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire a valid First Aid/CPR certification. 

Supervision Received:

Works under the supervision of a supervisor. Follows standard processes and procedures without supervision but confirms changes to standard practices and significant decisions in advance.

Supervision Exercised:

Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this position. However, leadership and direction may be provided to volunteers.

Working Conditions:

The following are working conditions, including environmental and physical demands, required for this position.

• Depending upon job assignment, duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions.
• Work schedule generally requires weekday hours with occasional weekends and holidays. 
• Ability to walk and stand for sustained period of time with frequent climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting.
• The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time. 
• Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling in order to store, set-up, and clean-up equipment and supplies. 
• Exposure to large crowds, uncooperative or difficult individuals, exposure to illness, and periods of continuous demand. 

Selection Process:

Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Bend Park & Recreation District Core Competencies:

All positions with Bend Park and Recreation District are subject to district and position competencies. Below is a list of the most critical competencies for this position. Additional competencies are required for the position and may change based on needs. A complete list of the competencies is available from Human Resources.

• Accountability • Customer Service Orientation • Safety • Judgment and Decision Making • Teamwork and Cooperation • Results Orientation •

To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete online application. Your application and submitted responses to the supplemental questions will be the information we use for our evaluation. Applicants are asked to provide certification that they are a veteran or disabled veteran to receive veteran's preference.

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