Adaptive Program Leader

POSITION TITLE:  Adaptive Program Leader   (Hourly)
REQUISITION #:  req8405
DEPARTMENT:  Recreation
LOCATION:  215 OFFICE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights.pdf
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:  Part-Time Hourly
FLSA STATUS:  Non-Exempt
HOURLY RATE:   $16.00 - 18.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS:  Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 6/14/2026. The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

Post-Offer Requirements
- Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)


While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

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Summary: This position reports to an Adaptive Recreation Opportunities Senior Specialist or Senior Supervisor. The purpose of this position is to provide planning and implementation of ARO recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. This role has the flexibility to create new programs, learn to lead existing programs, and works directly with community members. Excellent communication skills are required and excellent facilitation and teaching skills.

Work Schedule: Generally, 5 to10 hours a week is offered but no more than 29. Work hours can include daytime, evenings, and weekends and vary seasonally.

Essential Job Functions: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.
-Create, prep, organize, implement, and evaluate programming for individuals with disabilities while supporting participants to meet Therapeutic program goals in a group or one to one setting.
-Utilize various teaching and facilitation techniques to support individuals with disabilities in program participation to the fullest of their abilities.
-Work with a spectrum of ages and ability levels in a professional and age-appropriate manner.  
-Complete required program preparation like reviewing participant documentation.
-Complete administrative tasks and record keeping such as attendance sheets, program evaluations and post program documentation.
-Participate in required staff training and meetings.
-Supervise ARO Interns (HES, TR and OT) and program volunteers as they provide support in programs.
-Give and receive constructive criticism and feedback.
-Potentially operate a multi-passenger accessible lift van.
-Represent the City in a positive, professional, and healthy manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is not responsible for the supervision of employees but is responsible for supervising volunteers and HES, TR and OT interns while in programs.

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.