Adaptive Recreation Program Staff

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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

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Join the Fun at Highland Community Center Were Hiring Adaptive Recreation Program Staff!

Are you looking for a part-time job thats as rewarding as it is fun Highland Community Center is on the lookout for enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our Adaptive Recreation team!

As a Program Staff member youll lead exciting classes and activities designed for adults with intellectual disabilities think art dance BINGO sports fitness crafts and unforgettable special events. Youll supervise and engage with groups of 1030 participants making sure everyone is safe included and having a great time.

This is more than just a job its a chance to make a real difference in peoples lives while being part of a positive energetic team. Our mission is to create welcoming spaces where individuals of all abilities can connect grow and thrive through recreation socialization and learning.

Whether youre looking for a meaningful side hustle or your next favorite part-time job Highland Community Center is a place where fun meets purpose.

SCHEDULE:

Programs are held Monday through Friday from 5pm-8:30pm and Saturday 10am-noon schedule will vary depending on courses staff wants to facilitate.

Sample of Job Tasks: (This list is intended to be a sample of job tasks and not a complete list of responsibilities.)

• Facilitate all aspects of recreation within assigned program for participants
• Responsible for assigned class activities
• Coaches
• Performs data entry for program management
• Leads volunteers
• Teaches (small classes)
• Creates displays
• Adapt course material to participant ability level
• Accountable for participants during programs
• Provide assistance feeding participants
• Does word processing
• Program preparation and set-up; explains program requirements.
• Operates specialized equipment.
• Applies Basic first aid when necessary
• Assists with set up maintenance and/or operation of data management processes.
• Works in more than one assignment in the Recreation Division.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Work is performed with moderate supervision.
• Job responsibilities are clearly defined however there may be opportunities for decision making within program activity.
• Program may be facilitated with another staff member.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Applicant has a thorough knowledge of programs and services to which they are assigned.
• Interpersonal contacts will extend beyond the work group to patrons and the public.
• Public contact is significant and ongoing working relationships are established with patrons.
• Staff must be able to collaborate and communicate with other staff members.
• Will work with multiple participants within various programs.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferred High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 1-year prior work experience or education in recreation or a related field.
• Prior experience with children or adults living with intellectual disabilities.
• First Aid CPR or other specialized training or experience will be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking talking hearing using hands to handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work will be emotionally demanding or stressful (will be working with at risk youth physically disabled persons or potentially dangerous situations etc).
• Job tasks involve work with youth or the elderly or are of such a nature that the employee may be called on to make physical interventions push wheelchairs and load vans etc.
• Work will be performed both indoors and outdoors.
• Work will be physically demanding (participation in athletics lifting heavy loads potentially dangerous situations etc).

This is a variable non-exempt non-union position.

Definition of a Variable Employee:

• Average weekly hours cannot be determined at date of hire.
• Hours may vary from week to week and are anticipated to be 28 hours per week or less.
• NOTE: Will be considered full-time and eligible for medical coverage if hours average 30 hours per week or more over a 12-month measurement period (or 130 hours per month).

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at or .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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