Adaptive Recreation Specialist

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To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Coordinates plans schedules organizes supervises and evaluates a diverse selection of recreation programs for either individuals with disabilities or for seniors.
• Instructs programs/classes as needed.
• Supervises schedules trains motivates coaches assigns/directs work and evaluates the performance of subordinate staff; provides input or makes decisions on interviewing hiring and administration of disciplinary action and in accordance with established personnel policy and procedures.
• Assists in evaluating programs and in assigning staff and/or volunteers for specific programs.
• Assists in the oversight of adaptive program camps supports inclusion opportunities and in-person and/or virtual programming for participants.
• Provides support and suggestions for program operations and effectively utilizes automated registration software.
• Maintains accurate records of program participants and program data.
• Provides transportation to participants for day trips using City van or securing other types of transportation.
• Performs inventory checks forecasts needed equipment and supplies and orders supplies to maintain inventory within authorized expense limits. Ensures inventory is kept at appropriate levels.
• Conducts outreach to various organizations and people to inform them about programs offered by Parks and Recreation to find new partners to co-host programs new participants and other resources that might be of assistance.
• Develops and disseminates flyers and mailers to publicize and market various programs being offered.
• Enforces all applicable policies and procedures evaluates their effectiveness identifies risk areas and recommends changes.
• Develops and maintains professional working relationships with community and corporate partners and other agencies.
• Responds to and communicates with participants parents and co-workers effectively professionally courteously and thoroughly including in the handling of complaints and concerns.
• Accountable for time and attendance reports and accident reports for subordinate staff.
• Completes maintains and submits various financial administrative and statistical reports.
• May assist with budget monitoring recommendation and allocation.
• May be required to work weekends nights holidays or to be called back to work in weather or non-weather emergencies or as needed to provide necessary services to the public.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment tools and other resources including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Education and Experience:Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.

• Bachelors degree in adaptive recreation recreation special education or related field AND 1 year of experience in adaptive recreation special education disability awareness/services or related areas with a focus on accessibility inclusion or support for individuals with disabilities.

• Associate degree (or some college level coursework) in adaptive recreation recreation special education or related field AND 3 years of experience in adaptive recreation special education disability awareness/services or related areas with a focus on accessibility inclusion or support for individuals with disabilities.

• High School diploma or GED AND 5 years of experience in adaptive recreation special education disability awareness/services or related areas with a focus on accessibility inclusion or support for individuals with disabilities.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

• Previous supervisory experience in recreation education or similar area.

• Must obtain and maintain a valid Virginia drivers license and acceptable driving record according to city criteria.
• Ability to drive 15-passenger minibus.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification or the ability to become certified within 3 months of hire.
• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug screen.

• Knowledge of coordinating and implementing services suited to the needs of people with disabilities and/or the seniors.
• Knowledge of the best practices issues behavioral characteristics and techniques associated with individuals with disabilities and/or the seniors.
• Knowledge of applicable local State and Federal policies procedures regulations.
• Working knowledge of group work methods and activity facilitation.
• Working knowledge of fiscal record keeping and inventory procedures.
• General knowledge of customer service methods and procedures; and of required software applications.

• Intermediate: ability to read and understand written materials such as newspapers magazines journals multi-step instruction manuals and reference materials.

• Intermediate: ability to organize data and write clear and concise reports prepare materials such as business letters explanations and summaries with proper format punctuation spelling and grammar using all parts of speech.

• Intermediate: ability to deal with number systems; simple formulas practical application of fractions percentages ratios/proportions and measurement

• Intermediate: Establishes and maintains effective positive communication with participants parents co-workers staff and the public. Provides general information on current policies and procedures. Contacts may involve stressful negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions. Requires the consideration of different points of view to reach understanding and gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

• Requires General Direction: normally performs the job by following general instructions or established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is some discretion when making decisions among a few easily identifiable choices of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed frequently.

• Skilled: comprehensive practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities. Intermediate skill in Microsoft Office applications departmental software and/or peripheral equipment.

• Forecasts supply/equipment needs prepares purchase requisitions and makes purchases within authorized limits. Ensures receipt of applicable fees. May monitor and recommend budget allocations.

• Supervisors the work of subordinate staff including voluntary temporary and/or benefited staff on a daily or project basis.

• Organization and time management skills; sometimes under strict time constraints.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Works closely with others as part of a team.
• Frequent change of tasks and interruptions/requests for service.
• Performs multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Works effectively with sensitive and confidential issues and information.
• May require emergency response.
• May be required to work additional hours outside of normal schedule.
• May require dealing with angry frustrated and/or upset individuals.

Physical Demands:

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.
• Frequently requires moving around the facility and at outdoor recreation sites.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

• Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone manual and mechanical equipment and related software and hardware; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.

• Work is usually performed where there may be exposure to a computer screen for extended periods of time and monitor glare.
• Work is performed inside a facility and/or outdoors where there may be exposure to extreme temperatures outdoor weather conditions uneven terrain extreme brightness and darkness vibration moving mechanical parts and/or confined space(s) chemicals/hazardous waste blood-borne pathogens acidic or harsh substances electrical hazards fumes/airborne particles and fuels.
• The noise level is usually moderate.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at or .

The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks reference checks and pre-employment drug tests in accordance with federal state and local law of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection Citys policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the Citys policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.