Recreation Specialist: Adaptive Recreation and Inclusion Services presso City of Redmond, WA
City of Redmond, WA · Redmond, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
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About the Department
The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community and home to over 80,000 residents. Redmond is the hub of an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace, and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups.
In City of Redmond Parks and Recreation, we create, maintain, and enhance sustainable, accessible experiences and spaces that foster belonging and promote well-being through recreation, parks and trails, arts, events, customer service, and facilities management.
As stewards, we serve and connect Redmond by cultivating innovative, sustainable, and inclusive experiences and spaces that enrich lives.
That’s why our Recreation Specialist: Adaptive Recreation & Inclusion Services is such an important role in our Parks & Recreation department. This position helps create a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment for individuals of all abilities across a variety of recreational programs. It’s a fantastic, part-time opportunity for someone interested or experienced in adaptive recreation, therapeutic recreation, disability services, or inclusive programming.
You’ll be successful in this role if you’re passionate about supporting people with disabilities, creating equitable access to recreation, thinking creatively about accessible activities, and working collaboratively with staff, caregivers, and participants to provide a meaningful recreational experience for all.
Locations: Old Redmond School House, Hartman Park, Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village, and the Redmond Senior & Community Center.
Assignment Duration: Ongoing; programs are offered seasonally.
Hours/Schedule: The schedule for this role will vary but will primarily include evenings and weekends. The position is limited to a maximum of 29 hours per week and no more than 1,040 hours per year. A Typical schedule will consist of 3-20 hours per week depending on the season.
Position Duties
Provide day-to-day support and supervision for participants in adaptive and inclusive recreation programs
Plan, organize, and lead inclusive activities such as adapted games, arts & crafts, fitness, sports, and social programs for youth and adults with disabilities
Collaborate with caregivers, support staff, and families to ensure individual participant needs are met
Promote a positive and respectful environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion
Serve as an inclusion support staff for individuals participating in general recreation programs who need accommodations
Professionally engage with parents, caregivers, and participants to share updates and promote upcoming opportunities
Assist with activity modifications and adaptive equipment as needed to increase participation
Maintain a safe and supportive environment by following emergency procedures and administering First Aid/CPR as needed
Ensure program materials and adaptive equipment are clean, safe, and properly stored
Attend staff meetings, trainings, and community events as required
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Customer services practices
Ability to use basic accounting functions
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
Ability to enforce facility rules, policies, guidelines and safety standards
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
General knowledge of a variety of recreational activities and/or sports
Successful passing of a required background check
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
One to two years of applicable experience
Minimum age 16
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid WA State Driver's license required. Accommodations for lack of driver's license may be considered depending on the assignment or circumstances.
Must have or obtain First Aid and CPR within two months of hire
Other
Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
This class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job.
Please review the Recreation Specialist (Supplemental) classification description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, and physical requirements.
Selection Process
Top candidates will be contacted to participate in the next phase of the selection process, which may include a pre-screening phone interview.
All applicants will be notified of their application status.
Note, the City may review existing application pools to fill this position or use this pool to fill future vacancies.
A cover letter and resume must be submitted with your application.
Offers of employment are conditional based on the candidate successfully passing both background and reference checks. Internal candidates are subject to passing a new background if the previous check was conducted more than six months ago.
Additionally, new hires relocating to the area are required to have Washington State residency within 30 days of their start date to comply payroll tax purposes.
