Adaptive Programming Recreation Specialist

Bring the Fun and Make It Accessible for Everyone!
Charlotte County, Community Services is looking for someone whos ready to energize recreation spaces across the county by organizing and leading exciting adaptive sports and recreational activities. This role is crucial in ensuring everyone can play/participate by making sure the right gear, equipment, and supplies are available. Have a chance to make a meaningful impact every day and turn play into purpose - Apply today!

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops, monitors, and evaluates sports, recreation , and/or leisure programs for individuals with disabilities of all ages.
• Assists in the implementation of programs and special events by providing guidance for the inclusion of adaptive components. Promotes programs and may assist in obtaining relevant sponsorships or grants.
• Develops, monitors, and evaluates adaptive related practices to ensure programs and services are provided to meet reasonable accommodations.
• Develop adaptive protocols to ensure safe activities.
• Reviews accommodation requests and communicates to supervisor and other key staff.
• Coordinates, or facilitates adaptive training topics for the division. May provide Adaptive or Inclusion related staff/volunteer trainings.
• Explores and identifies community resources to support individuals and the development of sports, recreation, and leisure activities/ events for individuals with disabilities.
• Plans and conducts events and activities for groups of individuals with disabilities that may include Special Olympics, wheelchair sports, arts and crafts, aquatics, nature study, and/or other related adaptive activities .
• Maintains records and prepares reports/correspondence as required.
• Establishes and monitors objectives, guidelines, and office procedures pertaining to adaptive recreation programs and services.
• Procures materials and equipment necessary to conduct adaptive sports/recreation/leisure programs.
• Coordinates inventory and requisitions supplies. Performs maintenance of equipment as needed.
• May participate in the collection of revenues/fees for facility rentals, parking passes, tickets/admissions, programs; prepares daily cash reports and deposits receipts.
• May participate in daily opening and/or closing of facilities.
• May participate setting up and breaking down meeting rooms and facilities for adaptive programs.
• May be required to perform minor maintenance such as cleaning up facilities and replenishing supplies.
• Communicates regularly with the general public; responds to customer questions, requests, complaints, and suggestions regarding adaptive programming in the County.
• Provides exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaint resolution by all forms of communication.

M i nimum Education and Experience:

• Associate Degree
• Preferred:
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Therapeutic Recreation
  • Physical Education
  • Psychology
  • Special Education

• Or an equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience.
  
  

L i c enses and/or Certificates:

• Maintain a valid Florida drivers license