Adaptive Recreation Coordinator - Part Time

Join a team that values collaboration community and connection! Be the catalyst that empowers participants of all physical emotional and cognitive abilities to reach their fullest potential.
Through this year-round part-time position of less than 20 hours per week there is opportunity for a flexible schedule with some evening and weekend hours required for oversight of programs and events. Manages develops and implements a comprehensive adaptive and inclusive recreation program.
The salary range for this position is $28.7491- $38.8113 per hour with a hiring range $28.8113 - $30.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will remain open until filled first reading of applications is 7/28/2025.

Essential Functions:

• 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 promotes programming; coordinates 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 presents 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.
• Purchases program supplies and equipment.
• Evaluates classes and programs on an on-going basis utilizing statistics to plan and market future programs and classes.
• Establishes strategies and work plans to address goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

• 4 Year/Bachelors in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Required Experience:

• 1 year experience working with special populations. 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.

Certifications:

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) highly preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.

Working Environment

• Frequent exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities skills and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically and additional activities duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

With over 300 days of sunshine and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations the world-famous Valentine Remail Program and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts brewery foodie and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions professional hockey events endless community recreation and open space opportunities art and sculpture shows and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

In 2020 Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governors Award for Downtown Excellence is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust Collaboration Innovation Safety Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program various opportunities for growth and development and an exceptional work-life balance.

A vibrant community surrounded by natural beauty where you belong!

Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Retirement 457 Plan (employee funded plan)
• Medical Leave Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours)

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities skills and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically and additional activities duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity disability genetic information age or any other status protected under federal state and/or local law.

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Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a background check.