AccessABLE Recreation Program Leader

Position Description The City of Rochester invites applications for the position of:

AccessABLE Recreation Program Leader Park and Recreation Department Limited Appointment The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.

We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.

It takes us all working together .

Nature of Work The AccessABLE Recreation Program Leader is a temporary/seasonal/limited appointment position that is responsible for executing the programming for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Duties include dealing with urgent and/or challenging interactions, using behavioral strategies, engaging with participants, coordinating with the Program Coordinator on activities, and ensuring participants’ safety.

Schedule: The Program Leader will work up to 14 hours per week with shifts being between 2:45 – 5:45 PM during the school year. Shifts occur at various times between 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM during summer programs.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM. Duties And Responsibilities

• Facilitates AccessABLE Recreation Programs and delivers engaging and safe recreation programs.
• Facilitate recreational programs.
• Interact with program participants to promote a safe and enjoyable recreation program.
• Promote positive social skills, independence, and physical activity for participants.
• Assist with challenging situations that may arise.
• Engage with participants to exercise, play games, and complete projects.
• Navigate challenging situations using conflict resolution strategies.
• Understand and have knowledge of behavioral strategies to support participants with a variety of needs.
• Adhere to safety practices involving staff and participants.
• Follow prescribed record keeping procedures, including incidents.
• Maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, other staff, participants’ families, and community members via professional and courteous communication, information sharing, providing feedback, and problem solving as needed.
• Assist with training needs to ensure a positive experience for participants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience High School Diploma and 6 months of experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Desirable Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Human Services, or a related field.
• Experience with recreation programming.
• Experience or interest in working with people who have developmental, intellectual, and/or physical disabilities.
• Background or interest in special education, recreation therapy, human services, or related field.
• Experience working in a similar role, or with people from diverse communities.

Additional Information PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Medium Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:

Continuous demands: sitting, standing, walking, fine dexterity, handling

Frequent demands: lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching

Occasional demands: kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting

Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, and touch

Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)