Recreational Activities Supervisor
Recreational Activities Supervisor
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31-07-2025
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Job Description
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Life Resource Center is seeking a motivated individual desiring to fulfill their passion to serve others by providing and supervising recreational/leisure activities for our residents.
The Wyoming Life Resource Center utilizes the Green House model of care which is built upon the values of a meaningful life for our residents empowered staff and a real home environment. Join our team and be a part of this exciting time in the development and enhancement of services provided to our residents! As part of the State of Wyoming Department of Health our team members also enjoy a competitive benefits and compensation package!
Human Resource Contact: Tammy / /
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.- Supervise develop and implement recreational/leisure activities for individuals with various abilities to meet their physical cognitive and sensory needs.
- Provide residents with campus and community-based recreation/leisure activities including occasional overnight activities.
- Provide direct supervision to department staff including scheduling training timekeeping evaluating and disciplinary actions as needed.
- Provide care for residents with intellectual disabilities and acquired brain injuries.
- Create schedules that include daily weekly monthly and annual recreation/leisure activities.
- Monitor participants during recreational activities to ensure safety.
- Organize and coach Special Olympics.
- Train staff in the areas of structured leisure and passenger assistance.
- Complete regular inventories of supplies and equipment.
- Prepare monthly progress reports as well as daily therapy and recreational attendance documents.
- Conduct personalized therapeutic programs at the Aquatic Center and Greenhouse.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to applicants who have a bachelors degree in recreation or in a specialty area such as art dance music or physical education.
Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional recognized by an accrediting body.
KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of recreational therapy practice principles and procedures.
- Ability to design implement and conduct recreational/leisure programs for clients with disabilities.
- Knowledge of intellectual disabilities and acquired brain injury including residents with behavioral issues seizures self-injurious and pica behaviors.
- Good written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate in a positive effective manner with residents staff families guardians and the public.
- Ability to use a computer and applicable software applications.
- Good management skills including team-building problem-solving leadership conflict resolution and mediation.
- Knowledge of recreational materials tools and equipment and their care and use.
- Knowledge of community resources available to the recreation program of the facility.
- Knowledge of emergencies and dangerous situations and how to physically respond to them.
- Ability to work with and around WLRC residents including those who may display challenging behaviors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelors Degree (typically in Recreation Therapy)Experience:0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in recreational therapy) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Recreational Activities SpecialistOREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in recreational therapy) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Recreational Activities SpecialistCertificates Licenses Registrations:NoneNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Must be able to safely move (twisting bending lifting kneeling pushing pulling) position and lift people with multiple and severe disabilities.
- Ability to monitor sounds noises location of residents etc. to assure safety and assess imminent danger and emerging concerns.
- Ability to work alone and/or with multiple residents.
NOTES:- FLSA: Non-exempt
- A background check including the taking of fingerprints will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation the Department of Family Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
- The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance paid vacation and sick leave paid holidays state retirement plan deferred compensation program and longevity pay.
Supplemental Information
Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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