Adaptive Recreation Coordinator

Class Concept

Primary Focus

Coordinates and oversees all adaptive recreation programming, classes, events, and responsibilities. In addition, may serve as a resource to staff Citywide on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, individual disabilities, and accommodations in consultation with the City ADA Coordinator, while building community-wide adapted programming to meet the needs of the adaptive population.

Given the nature of this classification's duties/responsibilities, it has been designated as Non-Exempt under the governing Fair Labor Standards Act regulations and, therefore, is entitled to formal overtime compensation and/or formal compensatory time.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises seasonal and part-time staff.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions

• Develops and coordinates all adaptive recreational programming, classes, and/or activities; evaluates adaptive program area by utilizing feasibility assessments and recommends program changes to identify future program needs; administers programs including scheduling of staff, equipment and supplies, facilities, and logistical planning to ensure compliance with city guidelines and the program budget.
• Prepares inclusion support plan for success in all programming areas by working in collaboration with staff to identify successful accommodations for participants and meets with program staff to provide support for accommodation plans.
• Supports community-wide adaptive programming; coordinates and facilitates adaptive recreation workshops, classes, and adaptive training programs within our agency and the community; partners with other Department/Divisions and organizations such as the Division of Parks Operations, Division of Volunteer Resources, Division of Events Administration, Dublin City Schools, community programs and businesses, to develop classes, accommodations, and act as a referral base for families in the community.
• Consults with the City ADA Coordinator as appropriate and keeps apprised of any needed information.
• Maintains familiarity with ADA law, regulations, and federal, state and county waivers to better educate all staff and community about individual disabilities and successful accommodations; collaborates with other staff to develop, plan, and implement staff training modules based on adaptive programming needs.
• Coordinates the process of purchasing memberships/pool passes for individuals utilizing waiver funding.
• Completes inquiry of need/evaluation process to determine appropriateness of a program or identify the appropriate camp for the individual; Utilizes knowledge of special education processes and related documentation, including IEP, ETR, 504 Plan, etc. to develop necessary supports or accommodations.
• Leads team of camp Adaptive Assistant Supervisors to coordinate and implement accommodations and troubleshoot situations related to inclusion for children with disabilities or special needs in summer day camps. Plays an integral role in day-to-day camp operations across a ten-week summer camp season in collaboration with the Recreation Camps Coordinator and Preschool, Youth and Teen team.
• Assist with behavior management and camper healthcare form review.
• Assists with supervision of part-time/seasonal staff, including recruitment, development, certification, performance evaluation, scheduling, and discipline
• Provides programming based on the special needs population; determines recreational needs of this population by surveying participants and strategic plan development for program area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Education, Social Work, Psychology, or other relevant field and considerable relevant experience with developmental disabilities, general recreation programming, and sound financial practices, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of recreation concepts, principles, methods, and practices specific to assigned program area.
• Knowledge of supervisory concepts, principles, methods, and practices.
• Knowledge of budgeting concepts, principles, methods, and practices.
• Computer software skills specific to assigned recreation program area (RecTrac and Kronos software.)
• Knowledge of the Dublin community and the population we serve preferred.
• Ability to work independently, but in a team environment.
• Ability to clearly communicate both oral and written information/instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move about the inside of an office space to access file cabinets and office equipment.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a copier, fax machine, mobile device, shredder, scanner, etc.
• Must be able to remain in stationary position at workstation throughout scheduled workday.
• Ability to exchange information with co-workers and citizens through use of email system, the telephone, and in-person interactions.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. with the help of equipment/devices, on an infrequent basis.
• Ability to enter data into computer system in a sustained manner.

Special Requirements

• Valid driver's license.

Other Requirements

• Demonstration of the following established core values: Integrity, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Accountability, Positive Attitude, and Dedication to Service.
• Regular attendance, as governed by and in accordance with, applicable rules, regulations, procedures and laws, is regarded as an essential requirement of this classification.
• Compliance with training directives established by supervisory/managerial personnel.
• Adherence to all applicable Federal and State safety laws, rules, and regulations and City safety policies/procedures.

Core Competencies

Directing Others: Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people is a clear communicator.

Informing: Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and /or the organization; provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information.

Innovative Management: Is good at bringing the creative ideas of others to market; has good judgment about which creative ideas and suggestions will work; has a sense about managing the creative process of others; can facilitate effective brainstorming; can project how potential ideas may play out in the marketplace.

Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people - up, down and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds rapport, build constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Organizing: Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, and support) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.

Patience: Is tolerant with people and processes; listens and checks before acting; tries to understand the people and the data before making judgments and acting; waits for others to catch up before acting; sensitive to due process and proper pacing; follows established process.

Planning: Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.

Presentation Skills: Is effective in a variety of formal presentation settings; one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, direct reports, and bosses; is effective both inside and outside the organization, on both cool data and hot and controversial topics; commands attention and can manage group process during the presentation; can change tactics midstream when something isn't working.

Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

Written Communications: Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.

Drug-Free Workplace

The City of Dublin is a drug-free workplace (AO 2.35) which prohibits the use of controlled substances including marijuana. As permitted by law and in accordance with City Policy, new hires must pass a pre-employment drug test before appointment to any City position. Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to Administrative Orders 2.38, or as outlined in the posting.

EEO Statement

The City of Dublin is committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive and equitable community. We work to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We actively celebrate colleagues' differences, support them through their careers with us, and prohibit discrimination and harassment. We strive to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities that allow individuals and groups to feel safe, respected, motivated, and valued. Creating a culture of equity and belonging helps to ensure we meet the needs of all residents, visitors, and City of Dublin employees.

HEALTH BENEFITS

The City of Dublin offers a high deductible health care plan through United Healthcare that provides 100% coverage for preventative care. Employee or family coverage is available. Additionally our integrated wellness program, Healthy by Choice (HBC), allows employees to earn a waiver of all or a portion of the medical plan premiums.

HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT/HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT

Annually, the City will deposit 75% of your health insurance deductible amount into an HSA account in your name.

VISION AND DENTAL

The City pays 100% of the premium for dental and vision. Coverage levels will be explained in further detail at time of hire.

LIFE INSURANCE

The City pays 100% of the premium for 1.5 times your salary up to $150,000 term life insurance coverage for the employee. Supplemental insurance is available.

RETIREMENT PENSION

The City contributes 14% monthly toward retirement benefits offered through the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System. The employee pension payment share is 10% of gross salary.

VACATION

New employees accrue two weeks of paid vacation their first year. Vacation time increases with length of service time. Prior public service may be honored as service credit for vacation accrual.

PERSONAL LEAVE

Employees receive five prorated days of personal leave annually.

SICK LEAVE

Employees are advanced three sick days at the time of hire and accrue nine sick days in total annually.

OTHER

Ten paid holidays per year, employer paid short term disability, tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 annually, recreation membership , and longevity pay after four years of full time completed service with the City of Dublin.

01

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Adaptive Recreation, Social Work, Psychology, or other relevant field?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least three years of relevant experience with a wide range of disabilities?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have knowledge of individual IEP/504 plans?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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