Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation Staff

Posting number: FY26-00340

Department: Recreation

Job classification: Recreation Specialist - Therapeutic Recreation

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation

Summary

 Non-exempt; part-time position; working up to 2-10 hours per week as needed during 6 to 8 week program sessions; assigned hours may include weekdays, weekends/evening hours, and events; no benefits
 
 Parks and Recreation Adaptive Recreation staff may include but not be limited to, various adaptive Recreation Directors, Assistant Directors, Program Leaders, Trip Leaders, Specialized Instructors, Support Staff, etc. Areas of focus include but are not limited to: adaptive and inclusive sports, social outings, aerobic/fitness, enrichment programs, etc. Class sessions are located at various Frederick County parks and Recreation Centers.  Location, schedule, and duration of each class/program will be determined as appropriate. Necessary equipment will be provided by the Division of Parks and Recreation. Supervision is received from a Recreation Specialist or Recreation Supervisor.

Examples of duties

• Develop, coordinate, and execute lesson plans and course outlines for various adaptive and inclusive programs geared towards children, teens, and adults with various disabilities and health conditions
• Teach and demonstrate program-related skills and techniques
• Creatively adapt and individualize activities to the specific needs of participants
• Maintain behavior protocols when necessary
• Open and close the program area (including set-up and clean-up)
• Assure the return and condition of issued equipment and supplies
• Compile and maintain record-keeping related to each class or participant (i.e.. attendance or participant progress reports)
• Communicate effectively with age-appropriate language
• Effectively communicate participant progress to supervisors and parents
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The essential duties do not cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

• 18 years of age at time of application
• Minimum 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities or pursuing a degree in Educated, Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation or a related field
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR (infant/child and adult), or able to become so certified prior to the start of a program (current certifications must be maintained throughout employment)
• NOTE: Related education may be considered towards the overall requirement of this position

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of adaptive and inclusive recreational programs, activities, and practices
• Knowledge and understanding of behavior management strategies and ability to enforce behavior management strategies when necessary
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with various types of disabilities
• Ability to work well with large and small groups
• Ability to effectively lead and supervise large groups in recreatio