About the Department

This position is anticipated to work Tuesday – Friday evenings from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and varied hours on Saturdays.

The Recreation Leader works directly with adults with disabilities to ensure the safe delivery of the Adaptive Adult Recreation Program. Reports directly to the Adaptive Recreation Coordinator, and assists with the implementation of programs, activities, and events for participants. Leaders are responsible for maintaining accurate documentation including attendance records, participant progress notes, transportation logs, and incident reports. This role maintains open communication with participants, their families, community partners, and staff to support participants and overall program quality. Leaders are responsible for the safe and efficient day to day operations of the program.

Essential functions included in the job description may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Position Duties

Maintaining accurate records, including attendance forms, participant progress notes, transportation logs, and incident reports.

Safely implement and supervise recreation activities in a variety of settings, including recreation facilities and community locations

Foster participant engagement in both competitive and noncompetitive recreation activities.

Safely transport participants to and from program locations using department vehicles.

Assist with program setup, cleanup, and maintaining facilities during program use.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Leadership techniques

Facilitation of recreational group activities.

Skills in:

Communicating and working with participants, their families, community partners, and staff.

Planning, organizing, and implementing recreational activities.

Ability to:

Provide personal care assistance, including hygiene support, as needed

Follow program guidelines and directions from supervisory staff.

Assist in the implementation of basic behavior support strategies.

Work collaboratively with staff and interact professionally with the public

Other Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Applicants must be age eighteen (18) years or older.
Must possess a valid driver's license.

The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information. The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.

The City of Sierra Vista complies with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.Benefits

No benefits

Supplemental Questions

Do you have a High School Diploma OR G.E.D.?

Are you at least 18 years old?

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License immediately following employment.

I have read and acknowledged the above statement.

Are you available Tuesday-Friday evenings from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and varied hours on Saturdays?

Are you available to work a flexible weekend schedule?

Please provide brief details of any experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Which of the following certifications and Training do you possess?

CPR certification
First Aid Certification
Recognizing and reporting Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Vulnerable Populations
Prevention and Support Training
Criminal History Self Disclosure
Fingerprint Clearance Card
None

If you do not have all of the Certifications and Training listed in question 8, you must obtain and maintain all required trainings and certifications within established timeframes.

I have read and acknowledge that I must obtain and maintain all required trainings and certifications within established timeframes.

Do you have a medical marijuana card?

The City requires a 10 year (if applicable) complete work history submitted. Please ensure that you have entered your complete work history for the last 10 years on your application before submitting your application. Attaching a resume will not substitute having to enter your work history.

I have read and acknowledge that i have entered my entire work history as applicable to me.

The City of Sierra Vista supports a drug and alcohol free workplace. Conditional offers of employment will be given for positions that require pre-employment drug and controlled substance tests. This includes but is not limited to: Amphetamines, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP, all form of marijuana including THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, marijuana extracts and marijuana edibles, and all forms of use will be treated the same. Employment is contingent upon negative test results.
In addition, employment is contingent upon passing a background investigation including fingerprint records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Falsifying or omitting information during any stage of the selection process will make you ineligible for City employment at this time and in the future.

I have read and acknowledged the above statement.

The City of Sierra Vista's primary means of communication with applicants is via email. Please add the domain sierravistaaz.gov to your email filter and monitor your spam mail to ensure prompt awareness of correspondences from the City of Sierra Vista. You may also opt to receive text messages on your master profile settings.

I have read and acknowledge the notification above.

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Agency InformationEmployerCity of Sierra VistaAddress 1011 N. Coronado Drive

Sierra Vista, Arizona, 85635 Phone520-417-4411
520-439-2151Website

PART-TIME RECREATION LEADER - ADAPTIVE

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