Recreation Specialist
Summary
Title: | Recreation Specialist |
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ID: | 2923 |
Location: | Danvers |
Shift: | Friday 5pm-8:30pm, Saturday 10am-1:30pm |
Job Type: | Per Diem |
Skill Set : | Per Diem / Flexible Schedules, Recreation |
Description
Northeast Arc is an exciting place to work with excellent career opportunities. We have flexible hours and geographic areas, a passionate and supportive team, and great pay! Come join a company that supports over 9,000 families throughout Massachusetts!
Our Recreation Department is looking for part time and per diem staff to join its team!
Job Summary: In collaboration with the Recreation Manager, Director and the Recreation Specialist staff, implements and manages community-based programs and events offered through the Northeast Arc Recreation Department.
Major Responsibilities:
- Aids the Recreation Manager, Lead Recreation Specialist and Director of Recreation in the delivery of community based athletic, adventure, Art, social and educational programs, events, trips and workshops.
- Assists the Recreation Department and or their designated program lead in the supervision of volunteers during the delivery of programs, events, trips and workshops.
- Assists the Recreation Manager and lead recreation specialist to ensure that the needs of participants are being met.
- Maintains close contact with Recreation Manager and Director regarding incidents, their documentation and is accountable for the submission of mandated reporting.
- Attends periodic supervision and trainings with the Recreation Manager and Director regarding the development and implementation of programming and job performance.
- Acts as program leader upon request with duties to include:
- Leading the implementation and management of programs, community outings, events and workshops.
- Overseeing volunteers.
- Assisting the Recreation Manager and Director by contributing input towards effective development and implementation of program and special events.
- Works to account for attendance and distribute invoices provided by the Program Manager or Lead Recreation Specialist for each attendee at each session s/he manages.
- Aids the Recreation Manager or Lead Recreation Specialist with communications with participants, families, and support staff as well as with external organizations and agencies as/if needed.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years or older with a minimum of a High School diploma. Some college experience is preferred.
- Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities is a plus.
- Prior experience in the field of Recreation and Leisure is preferred.
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation required.
Schedule: Flexible part time. Ideal candidates will be able to work Fridays 5pm-8:30pm, and Saturdays 10am-1:30pm
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications